Miami Dolphins Preview Part Two: The Defensive Line

Part two of a seven-part series previewing the Miami Dolphins.  The articles will focus on dissecting the team’s most crucial positions before the start of training camp.   Part Two: The Defensive Line   This year the Dolphins will be playing with a very deep rotation of defensive linemen.  Defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni and defensive-line coach Kacy Rodgers will try to keep opposing offenses guessing by using different combinations on the line.    The starters will get the most snaps but the reserves will be just as important.  In Bill Parcells’ version of the 3-4 defense the line spends most of its time protecting against the run.  They are expected to occupy blockers and let the linebackers fly to the ball.  This year Miami needs more production in passing situations to help out a young secondary.       The Nose Guards:   This group is lead by the second oldest member on the roster....