Bleacher Report · Aug 6, 2015
Why Kelvin Sheppard Should Be Miami's Starting Middle Linebacker in 2015
The Miami Dolphins spent little resources on strengthening the linebacker position during the 2015 offseason.
No draft picks were used at the position, as the Dolphins traded down in the second round when former Hurricanes middle linebacker Denzel Perryman was available for the taking (they would wind up selecting defensive tackle Jordan Phillips). Aside from former New York Giant Spencer Paysinger, they didn't go after a linebacker during free agency either, only addressing the position through the signing of undrafted free agents.
