Linebackers like Karlos Dansby, Dannell Ellerbe and Phillip Wheeler didn’t address Miami’s issues containing the run or covering tight ends.
All the expensive fixes Miami has added via free agency the past decade-plus never fixed anything.
Even though the Dolphins routinely set the market at multiple positions — receiver (twice), offensive lineman (twice), defensive tackle, linebacker and cornerback — in free agency during Steve Ross’ reign as owner, it rarely paid dividends.
Four of those high-priced acquisitions — Kyle Van Noy (waived), Shaq Lawson (trade), Jordan Howard (waived) and Ted Karras (signed with New England) — are already gone.