After dominating second-half efforts against Tennessee and Atlanta last month, there were so many reasons to feel hopeful about this Dolphins defensive front seven.
Kiko Alonso and Lawrence Timmons were giving the Dolphins some of their best linebacker play in years. The defensive line was stuffing opponents’ running games and pressuring the quarterback. Rookie first-round pick Charles Harris was flashing considerable promise.
Everything seemingly has changed since:
u25aa The Dolphins have relinquished 28, 40, 27 and 45 points the past four weeks, though two touchdowns were scored on returns of Matt Moore’s interceptions.