Can't Score Without Gimmick Plays

[Xbrett82us]

Yeah, sure, gimmick plays can be fun from time to time. But for us, it feels like they are an inherent part of our offensive gameplan. And that would be great -- if we knew how to score without them. Instead, it feels like we are relying on some outlandish offensive draw-up in order to keep even with the opposing team.

I think that, the fact that Gase feels obligation to rely on these sorts of play calls on a regular basis, tells you a lot about his confidence with our offense as a whole. He knows there's no chance we are going to beat the opposing team playing traditional pocket pass, stuff it down your throat style of football that New England plays.

Heck, even the initial Drake TD run required us to think outside the box by dropping James to pass block rather than attack Watt head on. Just tired of it, and it's clearly not a recipe for winning in the NFL. Just like the wildcat, the league catches on to these sorts of gameplans sooner or later.

While we obviously need a QB as soon as next season, the main priority should be offensive line. Half the reason we have to rely on gimmicks is because Gase knows the line isn't competent enough to give whoever's in at QB the time to sit in the pocket and make his reads.

 

[Blake the great]

I agree

 

[Daytona Fin]

You're not going to win many games with exotics, gadgets and gimmicks when you are chasing the scoreboard. I don't believe Gase has a 4 quarter game plan of real, solid football play calling. It just seems like the same screens, draws and gimmicks every week.

 

[quasi]

You're not gonna win when you have a bad roster and then have several injuries to that roster. This was a mediocre team to start with and has been crushed by injuries.

 

[Tupac Shakur]

this is really the #1 issue. defenses in today's nfl are set up to fail. offense has all the advantage. if we score tds instead of settling for fgs last night we are tied with houston. even win if we convert on the first drive 4th down.

our offense is lucky to score 20 points per game. no way that is cutting it in today's nfl.

yes we played pretty crappy on d last night. lots of flaws, scheme and personnel. but honestly i would invest and bet on the future with young offensive players. i would assure to have a great o-line that can really run block. i would bring back the fullback and hit a lot of these teams with the i formation. run it down their throats. teams are not set up to stop that. then the passing game would be wide open. seems obvious but common sense is something the dolphins have almost 0 of.

 

[gofins60]

Yeah, sure, gimmick plays can be fun from time to time. But for us, it feels like they are an inherent part of our offensive gameplan. And that would be great -- if we knew how to score without them. Instead, it feels like we are relying on some outlandish offensive draw-up in order to keep even with the opposing team.

I think that, the fact that Gase feels obligation to rely on these sorts of play calls on a regular basis, tells you a lot about his confidence with our offense as a whole. He knows there's no chance we are going to beat the opposing team playing traditional pocket pass, stuff it down your throat style of football that New England plays.

And, on the other side of the ball, the defense looks good when they create turnovers, but are utterly inept when they don't. There is just too much wrong with this team to think that they're a few players away from being successful. The overall offensive and defensive schemes, gameplanning, and playcalling are pathetic.

 

[royalshank]

And, on the other side of the ball, the defense looks good when they create turnovers, but are utterly inept when they don't. There is just too much wrong with this team to think that they're a few players away from being successful. The overall offensive and defensive schemes, gameplanning, and playcalling are pathetic.

This is true. It’s turnover or bust for this D.

 

[kingfin23]

The offense is terrible. Dont get me b.c. wrong I like Gore but he shouldnt be getting more touches then Drake. Late in the game we run 1st and 2nd down. Way to many WR screens. Gase needs to find a good OC. Gase also needs to fire Burke as of immediately. Guy is clueless how to use out talent. Let's get Rob Ryan in immediately

 

[Avigatorx]

Gase spends too much time practicing these trick plays and not the fundamentals.

We cant open holes, run routes, or block, but we sure as hell know how to run a flea flicker, end around, or a statue of liberty play.

 

[royalshank]

Gase spends too much time practicing these trick plays and not the fundamentals.

We cant open holes, run routes, or block, but we sure as hell know how to run a flea flicker, end around, or a statue of liberty play.

I think you hit the nail on the head. LACK OF FUNDAMENTALS. It’s why we are always so penalized, nor can we tackle anyone properly, etc. He really does think he’s playing Tecmo Bowl. Damn I wanted Campbell to get the job - he was 100% fundamentals and it showed. The team was rugged and physical and competitive. Put a couple good coordinators around him and we were good to go. Instead we hired a guy who’s running a fantasy football league and along w all his yes men, unqualified buddies - even a guy in a gorilla suit - wait - gorilla in a guy suit to run the defense. But yeah, we can celebrate some trickeration from time to time at least.

 

[Wildbill3]

Won’t matter if the defense keeps giving away 30+ points a game

 

[HarryBagpipe]

this team would find it difficult to score in a women's prison with a fist full of pardons

 

[Danny]

this team would find it difficult to score in a women's prison with a fist full of pardons

lmao.....post of the year

 

[fansinceGWilson]

Yeah, sure, gimmick plays can be fun from time to time. But for us, it feels like they are an inherent part of our offensive gameplan. And that would be great -- if we knew how to score without them. Instead, it feels like we are relying on some outlandish offensive draw-up in order to keep even with the opposing team.

I think that, the fact that Gase feels obligation to rely on these sorts of play calls on a regular basis, tells you a lot about his confidence with our offense as a whole. He knows there's no chance we are going to beat the opposing team playing traditional pocket pass, stuff it down your throat style of football that New England plays.

Heck, even the initial Drake TD run required us to think outside the box by dropping James to pass block rather than attack Watt head on. Just tired of it, and it's clearly not a recipe for winning in the NFL. Just like the wildcat, the league catches on to these sorts of gameplans sooner or later.

While we obviously need a QB as soon as next season, the main priority should be offensive line. Half the reason we have to rely on gimmicks is because Gase knows the line isn't competent enough to give whoever's in at QB the time to sit in the pocket and make his reads.

If Miami loses, people complain he shouldn't hold gimmick plays back - he should use them when he needs a score. If he uses gimmick plays, they shouldn't have to use gimmick plays. Either use them when Miami HAS to score or don't use them and get tagged for not using them

 

[circumstances]

He loves gimmick plays.

I love gimmick plays (when they work).

They are great to keep the defenses guessing and off balance.

Having to rely on them as a big factor to win is a problem, but I completely understand it with Stills out, Wilson out, Tannehill out, and rolling Brock F&cking Osweiler out there with Jakeem Grant and Danny Amendola.