New Dolphins defender is going to 'play all over the place'

The Dolphins have added several new faces to their defense this offseason, most recently signing veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell.

Campbell will turn 38 by the start of the 2024 season, which will be his 17th year in the league, but he believes Miami has big plans for him.

"I'm going to play all over the place," Campbell said, via Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. "Just knowing [defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver] and his mindset, we're going to move around a little bit in different situations. There's a lot of different things you can do in this defense as far as packages and different ways of lining up and doing things, but yes, I'd be very surprised if I don't play literally [every] position on the D-line at some point in time in the season."

Campbell has experience playing at different positions along the defensive line throughout his career. That has helped him amass 865 tackles, 105.5 sacks, 17 forced fumbles, three interceptions and 58 passes defensed.

However, there is one spot that Campbell thinks he is best fit for.

"[Wink Martindale] used to always tell me, 'When God created the football game and he created the 5-technique position, he drew you up perfectly for it,'" Campbell added. "I can play any position on the D-line and I take great pride in doing that at a high level. I think that's probably what makes me unique, but where I feel the strongest and best at is in that 5[-technique]."

If Campbell can continue playing at a high level, which he was able to do in 2023 (56 tackles, 6.5 sacks, one forced fumble), the Dolphins could be a special team in 2024.

That's exactly what Campbell thinks will happen.

"I feel like there's a really good opportunity here," Campbell concluded. "When you go through the roster of who you have and see so many people that I feel like we can play together and build that team chemistry you need — we'll be a force to be reckoned with. I really think this defense is going to be a top — I don't want to go too crazy, but it's going to be a really good defense."

Miami already has one of the best offenses in the league. If the defense can do its part, the team may finally live up to its Super Bowl expectations.