According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, some of the Dolphins' defensive players are upset are upset at the prospect of switching to a 4-3 defense as they feel their skills are more suited to a 3-4. The Dolphins would likely play Karlos Dansby as middle linebacker in the 4-3, although the team will prbably alternate the 4-3 and 3-4 as they did at times last year. If the Dolphins are serious about Peyton Manning, they will have to be judicious in their defensive free-agent signings or get creative in obtaining more cap space, it is unlikely they will franchise defensive lineman Paul Soliai, as that would take up all their cap space. Though they suggest they will make an effort to re-sign Kendall Langford, keeping him is iffy at best. They could re-allocate that money on a pass-rusher to play opposite Cameron Wake in a 4-3. Among 4-3 ends, the most skilled available would be Detroit’s Cliff Avril (11 sacks), Atlanta’s John Abraham (9.5 sacks), New England’s Andre Carter (10 sacks in 14 games) and the Colts’ Robert Mathis (9.5 sacks). Arizona and former UM standout Calais Campbell (eight sacks) is more of a 3-4 defensive end. Source: The Redzone
thier players are very 34 friendly...langford, odrick, wake, misi, dansby. switching is gonna be rough on their pass rush
Odrick and Wake will have an easy transition, Misi is too injured and will most likely be moved to strongside and Dansby is good enough to play the middle. They will lose Langford, but Nolan played a hybrid so a 4-3 isn't that unfamiliar. Maybe that means they will go after Mario Williams.
I think Williams should stay in a 3-4. Doesnt sound or look right, but he was having his best season Avril would be cheaper anyways. Anthony Spencer could be a massive bargin switching to a 4-3. He is a good rusher with his hand in the dirt, but doesnt have the initial burst to do it standing up. Spencer is a double digit sack guy in 4-3
