The Splash Zone 2/15/17: Dolphins Top Priorities For The NFL Draft

To say the Dolphins defense was bad would be an understatement. They were pretty bad. So that is why the Dolphins are likely going to focus on the defensive side in this years draft. The team has quite a few needs on defense, but if a star offensive player were to fall in the early rounds, the Dolphins could snatch them up.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day's round-up below.

Dolphins Wide Receivers

2017 NFL free agents: WR Michael Floyd could be Dolphins’ backup plan | The Daily Dolphin
The simplest and easiest route for the Dolphins to take care of the wide receiver position this spring is to re-sign Kenny Stills. If they're feeling ambitious, they could also make a run at high-priced target Alshon Jeffrey.

Dolphins Linebackers

2016 Position Review: Linebackers
Dolphins.com provides a breakdown of each position following the 2016 season. This edition looks back at the linebackers.

Dolphins Secondary

Miami Dolphins’ Byron Maxwell: We can learn something from Patriots | The Daily Dolphin
While Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi says he’s inspired to work harder after seeing a division rival win another Super Bowl, cornerback Byron Maxwell is taking a more studious approach. "We can learn from them," he said. Specifically? "Just they’re resilient," Maxwell said.

Dolphins Offseason

Miami Dolphins top priorities for the April 27-29 draft | Miami Herald
The Miami Dolphins have decided that improving a defense that last season was No. 18 in the NFL in points allowed must be first in line for improvement when the April NFL draft rolls around.

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