Mario Williams, Byron Maxwell Called Out by Dolphins DC Vance Joseph

October 13, 2016   ·   Tim Daniels   ·   Jump to comments

Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph made candid comments about defensive end Mario Williams and cornerback Byron Maxwell as he looks for answers following the unit's early-season struggles.
Williams has registered just one sack during the team's 1-4 start after signing a two-year, $17 million contract in the offseason, per Spotrac. 
James Walker of ESPN.com passed along Joseph's pointed remarks about the 31-year-old's lack of production.
"He's got to play harder; he's got to play better," Joseph said. "Obviously, he's being allowed to rush the passer. But the games we've been in, it's been more run-first, pass-second games. So for us to be a great rushing team, we have to earn the right. ... If they want to rush more, stop the run more consistently."
Questions about the four-time Pro Bowler's effort are not new. They were raised last season, when he tallied just five sacks in 15 contests for the Buffalo Bills, who released him in March. ...

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