Can Capers rediscover pass rush in Miami?

Can Dom Capers recapture the magic and revive the pass-rush element of his 3-4 defense in Miami? Jason Taylor should help.

Originally Published: January 27, 2006
By Len Pasquarelli | ESPN.com
It will be interesting to see just how much the hiring of Dom Capers, the latest addition to Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban's all-star staff of assistants, means to the expansion of the 3-4 defense in South Florida in 2006 and also to the career of Jason Taylor.

In his first season playing a hybrid end/linebacker position in 2005, the nine-year veteran Taylor collected 12 sacks and earned his fourth Pro Bowl berth, although an injury will keep him out of the league's all-star game on Feb. 12. Will the hiring of Capers be a real boost for Taylor, even though he will be 32 by the start of next season?

Maybe.


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