The Miami Dolphins coaching staff has not yet begun its deep dive into the college talent that will be available during the April 27-29 draft -- that is expected to begin later this week and early next. But there is already an understanding within the organization of what the looming draft will look like:
Defense.
Defense.
Defense.
And preferably among that added defensive talent ... playmakers.
That from people familiar with the team’s current thinking. Indeed, one source said coach Adam Gase told some within the organization he expects the draft will be used primarily for the team’s defensive needs, with the only caveat that a highly prized offensive player unexpectedly falls to the Dolphins in one of the early rounds.