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An ugly picture...

Fins2theend said:
I would hope to see some 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 RB shotgun sets. At least AJ can see who is coming free, plus you can run delayed hand off draws if the ends start getting upfield to often. Imagine Booker and DT spread out to the right with Randy on the line off RT. This will overload the right side and leave Chambers in one on one for short routes, which will open up the deep routes later. You can dink and dunk them to death, their secondary is weak and 3 WR will spread them more thin and open up holes for the backs on screens and Randy underneath. I really think we will look better this week, Dave now knows that he is going to have to adjust..... his style WILL NOT WORK!!!! But a screen pass is just as effective as a run.
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Not too bad of an idea. Do you think this O-Line can handle screen passes though at this stage? Seems like they may need a few more weeks of experience. I'd bet at this stage that screens will get blown all to h*ll behind the line of scrimmage...
 
EightyTwenty said:
Not too bad of an idea. Do you think this O-Line can handle screen passes though at this stage? Seems like they may need a few more weeks of experience. I'd bet at this stage that screens will get blown all to h*ll behind the line of scrimmage...
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So it would basically be like every other play, is what your saying.
 
supertek said:
The article is fairly accurate about the offense. The defense, however is still one of the leagues best even with the injuries. That's not a concern. About 30 other teams in the league would trade defenses with us.

I've been thinking about the offense and I really have to blame Wanny for being indecisive throughout the offseason about key positions. He should have put Feely in and given him the most work. His lack of time with the first team is showing. The o-line? I have a few questions for Tony Wise. No way in hell these guys should be this bad. Have the starting 5 not been introduced to each other? Like you guys, I have watched a lot of Dolphin football over the years and can not recall anything like this.
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You know, the other funny thing about Wannstedt that is a little odd, is that for a guy who constantly talks about how "we have to run the football, I believe in that", he sure hasn't drafted too many (if any in fact...) stud offensive lineman since he's been here...

Seems like although he's got a "philosophy" on the defensive side of the ball that he crafts his team around, that he's employed since his days in Dallas, he doesn't really seemingly have one on the offensive side of the ball. If you're going to be a "power running team", say like oh....the Kansas City Chiefs, or maybe Denver, then i would think the offensive line would be stressed fairly heavily in the offseason and at draft time. And oh yeah...you also want the best offensive line coach possible...not one of your friends that "you like as a person". But hey- what do I know...I'm just a fan...;-)
 
Fins2theend said:
So it would basically be like every other play, is what your saying.
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:roflmao: Yep. I think your other idea would open some things up though. As far as screens though...I just can't imagine the thought of some of those screen passes being floated out over the jailbreak of oncoming d-lineman and blitzing linebackers heads toward the running back flaring out to the side right now...;)
 
EightyTwenty said:
:roflmao: Yep. I think your other idea would open some things up though. As far as screens though...I just can't imagine the thought of some of those screen passes being floated out over the jailbreak of oncoming d-lineman and blitzing linebackers heads toward the running back flaring out to the side right now...;)
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I make the argument becase every play seems to be a jailbreak, so maybe we should just try to slip a back in behind it. If McIntosh is in at LT I really see this as a possibility, remember Tomlinson had 100+ receptions last year. I know they need time together but a screen is just, every body run to one spot and SIT ON SOMEBODY!!! They can do that..........cant they
 
EightyTwenty said:
Here ya go boys- some analysis from the SportingNews War room:

"Miami’s defense is in pieces. Tackle Tim Bowens and cornerbacks Patrick Surtain (groin) and Reggie Howard (hamstring) missed last Sunday’s game vs. Cincinnati, and end Jason Taylor suffered a foot injury during the game. Bowens is trying to return this week, but tackle Larry Chester is done for the season after tearing his right ACL. Can Miami’s defense hold things together while the offense tries to gain a measure of competency? Right now, it doesn’t matter who’s behind center  the QB faces more pressure than a senior during exam week. In addition to a wretched passing game, the team’s running backs can’t even get to the line of scrimmage without getting pancaked."

On McMichael:

"McMichael is coming off a six-catch, 93-yard game vs. the Bengals. Miami’s offensive line is wimpier than “John Mayer’s Greatest Hits,†and McMichael will remain the Fins’ top passing option until things change dramatically. This week, Mac will use his size, power and speed to post another strong game vs. Pittsburgh’s average linebackers and secondary, especially off play-action."

More:

"Miami is averaging 45 rushing yards a game  easily the worst rushing offense in the league. The passing game appears OK superficially, but Miami’s quarterbacks have thrown an AFC-worst five interceptions  including two that were returned for TDs. Pittsburgh’s line is good enough to quell the run immediately and apply pressure to A.J. Feely. The Pittsburgh secondary is somewhat weak, but will Feeley have enough time to get off a pass? The Steelers will blitz creatively to apply pressure from all over the field. There is no way Miami will be able to mount an effective offense under these conditions"

Even more:

"Miami’s offensive line was exposed vs. the Bengals last week. Miami has four new starters, and the unit hasn’t proved it can effectively run block or pass block. Feeley started last week and showed some positive signs, but for the most part, he was battered like a catfish filet. Cincinnati’s defensive line isn’t particularly talented, so what will happen vs. a more talented Pittsburgh defense? Feeley is expected to start this week. He has the talent to make the passing game work in Miami, but that won’t happen until his line improves dramatically. Fiedler? Fiedler is an even worse option."

And finally some stuff on Gordon:

"Gordon isn’t as awful as his stat line suggests. Miami’s offensive line is probably the worst in the NFL at run blocking, and it has created no holes for Gordon to exploit. Gordon might be a three-star back in the right situation, but this isn’t it. The Steelers’ defense will stuff LG like a martini olive."

How bout them apples....
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Wow! Has anybody called CNN yet? Maybe no ESPN or PFW for a while?
 
Fins2theend said:
I know they need time together but a screen is just, every body run to one spot and SIT ON SOMEBODY!!! They can do that..........cant they
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Maybe...

Depends on whether Wise can remember how to draw it up on the board for them...;)
 
EightyTwenty said:
Maybe...

Depends on whether Wise can remember how to draw it up on the board for them...;)
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Also depends on whether his "ole buddy" Dave will give him back the markers!(Love Spat)
 
I agree with one of the guys sigs who suggested Alex Gibbs as our next Head Coach. He's got the experience. I really don't know alot about him but he just has that 'look' of a fiery guy who can motivate this team. Wannstedt is the polar opposite of fiery. And the big plus is ofcourse he is an OL coach. How many OL coachs who get promoted to HC have bad lines. Mike Tice doesn't...
 
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