I was planning on making a thread out of this, but the defense had massive quantifiable gains last year.
The guy who does Pick 6 Previews has 15 different defensive metrics. Miami improved in every single one from 2022 to 2023. All 15.
Jumped up 50 spots in per play rushing yards/carry and 70 spots in QB rating allowed.
That equated to the 2nd biggest improvement of any Power team last season. From 59th (out of 70 in 2022), to 26th last year.
The edge group is MUCH better. WAY better.
The DT room is, at worst, a wash.
The LB room is, at worst, slightly better with an additional of Alderman, Bissainthe’s development and Kiko being a year older/better.
Obviously the secondary is the question mark. If we can just be close to as good as we were there last year, this should be a Top 15-20 defense.
Pair that with this offense……