NFL Draft 2016: Why the Dolphins Need to Select a Linebacker in the First Round

February 8th marks the official beginning of the 2016 offseason, and speculation will immediately open as to what the Dolphins will do with their first round draft choice. While there is a strong case to be made for selecting a defensive back, the team would be better suited by selecting reinforcements at another position on their defense...

The Miami Dolphins have a laundry list of needs on defense if they want to be competitive in 2016. This past season, a unit that was supposed to carry the team faltered, as the defensive effort appeared lackluster throughout 2015.

Now, the team has two specific areas at the top of their list of needs: linebacker and cornerback. Over the next three months,…