10 most underrated Miami Dolphins of all time
By Staff
3. Jeff Cross, DE
It wasn’t easy playing in a defensive system that was run by Tom Olivadotti, one of the worst coaches in Miami Dolphins’ history. Yet for his entire career, Jeff Cross managed to find some modest success despite the fact that he had a horrible DC.
You won’t find Cross on many of the Miami Dolphins records list. He finished his career with 59.5 sacks and 377 total tackles but make no mistake, Cross was a legit defensive end who was very good at holding the boundary and when needed, putting pressure on the QB.
The biggest problem for Cross was the fact that the system was horrible and most of his supporting cast struggled with the system as well. The coaching on defense just wasn’t there. Cross was drafted by Miami in 1988 in the 9th round and played eight seasons in Miami.
In 1990, Cross made his only Pro Bowl posting 11.5 sacks on the year. He eclipsed the double-digit sack mar three times in his career and came 1/2 sack away from a fourth. Unfortunately, Cross only got to play one season with our next underrated defensive end. A player who clearly had a major impact on the next two decades of Dolphins football.