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Bleacher Report: Miami Ranked 32nd On Offense

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  1. From Bleacher Report.

    Positives

    Assuming former Patriots receivers coach Chad O'Shea will bring an approach similar to what OC Josh McDaniels implements in New England, the Dolphins should see increased efficiency across the board. Their line can outperform their individual talent, and new quarterback Josh Rosen should thrive. His cerebral nature and accuracy can immediately elevate the play of everyone around him.

    There are also still solid receivers on this roster. Kenny Stills is vastly underrated, and both Jakeem Grant and Albert Wilson have the potential to be nightmare matchups due to their speed. If DeVante Parker and tight end Mike Gesicki can give the team anything, the Dolphins will boast an above-average receiving corps.

    Also, don't forget about the explosive Kenyan Drake in the backfield as a game-changer.

    Negatives

    The only above-average talent on the line is left tackle Laremy Tunsil, with the rest having to prove they'll be reliable starters. O'Shea will likely rely on unproven young guards to be difference-makers on a unit that must protect the pocket for the immobile Rosen. If the scheme and timing of play-calling isn't even close to as good as McDaniels', then this unit might be terrible.
 
We should have no problem moving up to the 31th best offense. It's a new era!!
I think the team will be better than that as well. Most likely bottom third in the league, but a lot depends on the development of Rosen. A NE-based offense, getting the ball out quickly, will help negate some of the issues (hopefully) on the offensive line. Maybe the team will also be better in short-yardage situations.
 
I think the team will be better than that as well. Most likely bottom third in the league, but a lot depends on the development of Rosen. A NE-based offense, getting the ball out quickly, will help negate some of the issues (hopefully) on the offensive line. Maybe the team will also be better in short-yardage situations.
That short quick passing game helps NE's O-line for sure. They get first down after first down and the defense starts to get tired. They defense stop rushing as much because they're not getting home when Brady gets rid of it so quick. All of a sudden when the defense starts to hesitate a little bit the NE starts to run right at the defense so while the defense was getting tired moving backwards, the O-line is fresher and starts to push the defense back. That is what I'm hoping we'll be doing, specially in that Miami heat. That's how you get the defense tired but you need to be patient.
 
That short quick passing game helps NE's O-line for sure. They get first down after first down and the defense starts to get tired. They defense stop rushing as much because they're not getting home when Brady gets rid of it so quick. All of a sudden when the defense starts to hesitate a little bit the NE starts to run right at the defense so while the defense was getting tired moving backwards, the O-line is fresher and starts to push the defense back. That is what I'm hoping we'll be doing, specially in that Miami heat. That's how you get the defense tired but you need to be patient.
Rosen is very accurate so he should be able to adapt to that type of offense. I think the O will overachieve a little bit.
 
Miami will have no issues moving up from 32. The most important thing is establishing a running game. I think Miami has made this a priority with many of the linemen, blocking TEs and FB added. Gone should be the days of not being able to covert 3rd and short. We also added a very good RB with Vision in Gaskins.
 
I've always found BR to be a fair and accurate source, and as such, respect their opinion.

After all, on the surface, from an outsiders point of view, we have a first time HC, who, technically, has never even been a coordinator. We have a first time OC, coming from a team with no history of ex coaches being successful. We have a 2nd yr QB, who, regardless of the circumstances, lost a boatload of games in his rookie season. Our O-line is widely views as a dumster fire. I could go on, but that paints a fairly accurate dismal picture.

The success of our offense, IMO, hinges on overcoming those three obstacles. I may be an overly optimistic "homer", but I don't consider it to be an impossible task.

I think our coaching staff is up to the challenge. I see them as a hungry, intelligent "new breed" philosophically, while being old school, hard nosed teachers, with a low tolerence for incompetence.

Our percieved failure of a QB, failed due to circumstamces beyond his control, that had little to do with his ability. I don't believe any rookie QB in history, with the possible exception of our own #13, would have been productive, given the situation in AZ. From all appearances, he has both the physical tools, as well as the intellect to be a good signal caller in this league.

That leaves the O-line. Im not going to pretend there is a lot to be optimistic about here. Aside from LT, we have a bunch of underachieving, unproven comodities, and even in the best of cases, it will take time for them to "gel" as a unit in pass protection. I will say, a consistent running game can not only mitigate some short comings, but is a young QBs best friend. That being said, teams will likely stack the line, and force Rosen to beat them. If our coaches can scheme like I beleive, and the line can hold up just a little, we should be able to move the ball.

I know there are some big ifs there.

All I can say is "adapt and overcome".
 
Makes sense. Likely to field the worst o line in football, an overrated wr Corp that has weaknesses the play callers must hide all over it, get next to nothing in terms of play making from the tight end position and a scheme based running game where scheme trumps pure talent level.

Yep I can buy it.
 
I've always found BR to be a fair and accurate source, and as such, respect their opinion.

After all, on the surface, from an outsiders point of view, we have a first time HC, who, technically, has never even been a coordinator. We have a first time OC, coming from a team with no history of ex coaches being successful. We have a 2nd yr QB, who, regardless of the circumstances, lost a boatload of games in his rookie season. Our O-line is widely views as a dumster fire. I could go on, but that paints a fairly accurate dismal picture.

The success of our offense, IMO, hinges on overcoming those three obstacles. I may be an overly optimistic "homer", but I don't consider it to be an impossible task.

I think our coaching staff is up to the challenge. I see them as a hungry, intelligent "new breed" philosophically, while being old school, hard nosed teachers, with a low tolerence for incompetence.

Our percieved failure of a QB, failed due to circumstamces beyond his control, that had little to do with his ability. I don't believe any rookie QB in history, with the possible exception of our own #13, would have been productive, given the situation in AZ. From all appearances, he has both the physical tools, as well as the intellect to be a good signal caller in this league.

That leaves the O-line. Im not going to pretend there is a lot to be optimistic about here. Aside from LT, we have a bunch of underachieving, unproven comodities, and even in the best of cases, it will take time for them to "gel" as a unit in pass protection. I will say, a consistent running game can not only mitigate some short comings, but is a young QBs best friend. That being said, teams will likely stack the line, and force Rosen to beat them. If our coaches can scheme like I beleive, and the line can hold up just a little, we should be able to move the ball.

I know there are some big ifs there.

All I can say is "adapt and overcome".
Well said. I actually think the left side of the offensive line could be above average with Kilgore coming back at center and Deiter at LG. That said, it could take some time and initially who knows? The right side is full of question marks. Reed likely starts at RG, but Asiata, Prince or maybe even undrafted Calhoun could compete there. I'm assuming Davis is the RT, which doesn't instill a lot of confidence. Then again, I do expect better coaching on the offensive line so players could develop or overachieve.

Quite a few players should benefit from the new coaching staff. Among them Stills and Drake, who IMO were underutilized last season. Gesicki is another player who I think will take off in year two. This coaching staff won't have him blocking, using him to his full potential as a receiving TE.
 
Well said. I actually think the left side of the offensive line could be above average with Kilgore coming back at center and Deiter at LG. That said, it could take some time and initially who knows? The right side is full of question marks. Reed likely starts at RG, but Asiata, Prince or maybe even undrafted Calhoun could compete there. I'm assuming Davis is the RT, which doesn't instill a lot of confidence. Then again, I do expect better coaching on the offensive line so players could develop or overachieve.

Quite a few players should benefit from the new coaching staff. Among them Stills and Drake, who IMO were underutilized last season. Gesicki is another player who I think will take off in year two. This coaching staff won't have him blocking, using him to his full potential as a receiving TE.
The situation with Gesicki is a bit unclear at this point, IMO.

While I do think he will play, as well as be utilized, better, if he remains a big liability in his blocking ability, he will likely not get a huge amount of playing time.

As an offense, you can't telegraph your intent by virtue of player packages, and alignment. That goes against the premise of "multiples" as I understand the philosophy.

That's one thing that made Gronk so effective. He could line up in multiple formations, in either the same, or different positions, without tipping off the defense as to intent.
 
Makes sense. Likely to field the worst o line in football, an overrated wr Corp that has weaknesses the play callers must hide all over it, get next to nothing in terms of play making from the tight end position and a scheme based running game where scheme trumps pure talent level.

Yep I can buy it.
I think the only ones overating the WR position, are hardcore homer fans.

I, for one, realize that there are issues here. We don't have an effective "big" #1, unless Parker makes some miraculous turn around. The other three guys are all very small, amd with the exception of Stills, coming off injuries that could affect thier speed, the one asset that set them apart.
 
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