2. Linebackers
Versatility is the name of the game with this group — as that is what the team struggled with the most last season. Raekwon McMillan is an early-down thud defender between the tackles. Jerome Baker is ideally suited to play “WILL” and be in space as much as possible. These don’t diminish their value, as Baker has the upside in coverage to continue to make splash plays. But their ideal roles make the arrival of Kyle Van Noy, Kamu Grugier-Hill and Elandon Roberts all that much more exciting — as these are versatile players with three down athleticism. And with more depth to work with on the second level now, the Dolphins can keep mixing and matching as necessary to be best aligned to shut down the middle of the field.