Dolphins offensive line coach Barry known for passion

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MIAMI GARDENS — Butch Barry, the Dolphins’ third-year offensive line coach who might be just as responsible for their recent run game success as running back De’Von Achane and coach Mike McDaniel, is a background figure to most fans.

In a sense, Barry, whose offensive line has cleared the way for the Dolphins to average a league-leading 192.3 yards per game rushing since Week 10, is easy to describe. He yells until his face turns red, sticks to a vegan diet and wears a wide-brimmed straw hat on the practice field so he can’t be hurt by the sun or melanoma, which he’s battled a couple of times.

“He’s always got that straw hat,” center Aaron Brewer said. “He’s got his costume. He’s like a movie character, a cartoon character. Same outfit.”