Even more disturbing that Philbin didn't step in. I can't wait to see RT with an offensive staff that has creativity and adjusts to the flow of the game.
Well, on one hand, I like the fact that Philbin believes he should manage the team and overall strategy, but let the coordinators do their own thing. I like that he is not trying to micromanage every aspect of the team. IMO, his approach is a good one.
The problem is that his offensive coordinator just isn't doing a good job, and he won't can him because the man is his friend and mentor. I understand that, it's human nature. But it's a real problem. Again, you keep doing something that's not working -- it's obviously not working -- instead of maybe doing more of the things that HAVE worked the few times you've done them.
More examples:
1. Bubble screens to Mike Wallace. We lost yards on these more than we gained yards. It's obvious we struggled to block them. Why keep calling them?
2. Stretch play to Daniel Thomas. It worked ONCE. Okay, great. How about the other ten or fifteen times?
3. QB sneak. IT WORKED WHEN WE USED IT. How come we never used it?
4. Naked bootleg. I've seen us run a naked boot exactly ONCE during the 2 years Tannehill has been the starter. We scored an easy touchdown. Have not seen it since on goal line or short yardage. Inexcusable.
5. Roll-out pass plays. These were good plays for us once we got McKinnie and Tannehill wasn't crushed from behind by Martin's man (as in the Saints game). Why didn't we try this during the Bills or Jets games more? Hurr, I don't know.