Miami Dolphins building the “Big-name Defense”

Every championship defense has a name, right?

In 1972, the Miami Dolphins went 17-0, including the playoffs with what they call their “No-name Defense.” Well, 44 years later, the team is looking to make another championship defense and it looks like it will be called the “Big-name Defense. Last year, they sing the big fish in free agency in defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.

And this year, it will be defensive end Mario Williams, whom they signed a 2-year deal for $8 million with. Williams was released by the Buffalo Bills a few days ago, allowing him to sign prior to free agency opening Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. Coming off one of his worst seasons in his 10-year pro career in 2015, the 31-year-old had interest from many teams.

So there must be something to what Williams said about his not fitting into Rex Ryan’s defense. Williams is at his best in the straight-up 4-3 defense, the Dolphins will continue to run in 2016. Bringing him off the opposite edge of Oliver Vernon with Suh inside will give the Dolphins a formidable pass-rush.

GM Mike Tannenbaum knows his Dolphins need that to get after the likes of Tom Brady in the NFC East. With Williams now, the Dolphins will likely cut Cameron Wake, who plays the same position. Wake is 34, due to count $9.8 million against the salary cap and is coming off a torn Achilles tendon.

Tannenbaum, who traded for corner Byron Maxwell and linebacker Kiko Alonzo this week, is going all out.

He’s creating the “Big-name Defense” in Miami!