The Splash Zone 1/20/23: Evaluating Dolphins defense

While Brian Flores was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, the defense was tenacious and was blitz happy. When Mike McDaniel was hired, the defense was kept in tac because Josh Boyer was retained as defensive coordinator. This was not kind to the Dolphins defense. The unit was so banged up during the season that special teams players were key contributors on a weekly basis. It’s easy to blame the injuries on the defenses performance this past season and Boyer wasn’t going to use that as an excuse. But now the Dolphins will have to find a new defensive coordinator as Boyer was relieved of his duties yesterday along with a handful of other defensive coaches.

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

Dolphins 2022 grades: Assessing a defense that faced injuries, special teams that struggled
Key players on defense sustained season-ending injuries, while special teams struggled in the return game again.

Dolphins Coaching Staff

Dolphins announce coaching staff changes
The Dolphins announced today that they have parted ways with defensive coordinator Josh Boyer.

Dolphins fire defensive coordinator Josh Boyer, dismiss multiple assistants
Boyer was a member of Brian Flores’ inaugural staff and retained after Mike McDaniel arrived as head coach last year.

After Firing Defensive Coordinator Josh Boyer, Miami Dolphins Should Swing for Fences
The Dolphins should get the best, most accomplished replacement for fired defensive coordinator Josh Boyer. One name looms above all others.

Dolphins Wide Receivers

Miami Dolphins 2022 Review: WR Tyreek Hill - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
Tyreek Hill had such a productive first season with the Miami Dolphins he's going to have a tough time matching it moving forward

Dolphins Offseason

Dolphins set these records this postseason. And a second defender makes case for extension
Dolphins end up setting several team playoff records

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Miami Dolphins News 1/19/23: Assessing the Dolphins offense - The Phinsider
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Miami Dolphins fan confidence poll: Season end edition - The Phinsider
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Miami Dolphins fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to...

Dolphins fire Josh Boyer, other defensive assistants - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins are adjusting their defensive staff.

How Do You Grade Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel’s First Season? W/Poll - The Phinsider
Last offseason was like groundhog day for Miami Dolphins fans. Not long after the 2021 season ended we all found out that the team would once again go in another direction at head coach and as such...