The Dolphins, still looking to defend against a long pass play, had much of their defensive backfield playing deep.

In the defensive backfield, eight players had starts in the 2012 season.

Williams joins a defensive backfield already deep with experienced players.

He adds another dimension to an already stacked defensive backfield.

The linebackers and defensive backfield were also hit hard by injuries.

The position he played is known today as free safety - the center fielder of the defensive backfield.

The defensive backfield that will try to contain Allen is still not set.

The defensive backfield must produce new starters at all four positions.

What the Hurricanes clearly do not have, though, is an experienced defensive backfield.

Eventually Bell would remain on the team and excel in the defensive backfield.