Dolphins offense has a Philly feel

[gafin]

Bill Lazor has worked under many successful coaches at the NFL level.

He broke into the league in 2003 as a quality control coach with Dan Reeves and the Atlanta Falcons. He served as the Washington Redskins quarterbacks coach under Joe Gibbs in 2006 and 2007.



And Lazor traveled across the country to assume the same role under Mike Holmgren in 2008.

After three seasons in the college ranks as Virginia's quarterbacks coach/offensive coordinator, Lazor got a call from Chip Kelly. The Philadelphia Eagles head coach needed someone to help out with his quarterbacks, so Lazor returned to the NFL.

The pair only worked together for one season, but it was a successful one. The Eagles set franchise records for yards and points. LeSean McCoy led the NFL in rushing. And Nick Foles threw 27 touchdowns compared to two interceptions.

Because of that success, this past offseason Lazor got another call. This one was from Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin, who was looking for an offensive coordinator. Lazor decided to take the promotion and headed to South Florida.

What's next?

Kelly joked last year that the Eagles ran a "See-Coast Offense." His point? They're not reinventing the wheel. If they see something that works and helps them score points, they'll implement it.

Will Lazor take the same approach in Miami?

"We try to go into each game with a lot of bullets in our belt," he told reporters. "We never have one particular gameplan. Maybe we have a way we think we're gonna attack 'em, but you better be ready to adjust because they're good coaches too and they have a chance to make different gameplans than you expect."
Based on one week, the similarities are undeniable, although the offenses obviously are not exactly the same. Kelly runs an up-tempo program, while Lazor is using pace as a tool in his toolbox. But the specific elements - inside zone, packaged plays, no-huddle - have already surfaced.

If the Dolphins continue to run the ball effectively, they can expect to face a lot of man coverage and single high safety looks. Lazor will then call on another bullet from his belt.

Either way, more answers will surface Sunday when Miami travels to Buffalo to take on the Bills

I like that Lazor is talking about being able to adjust to what they see. We've had coaches in the past that seemed to stick to the original game plan no matter what.



http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/94263082/the-dolphins-offense-has-undeniable-chip-kelly-feel

 

[Mudder1310]

I like that Lazor is talking about being able to adjust to what they see. We've had coaches in the past that seemed to stick to the original game plan no matter what.



http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/94263082/the-dolphins-offense-has-undeniable-chip-kelly-feel

IMHO that was Sherman's biggest failing, his unwillingness to change game plans. That and the knack for calling a 6 yard play when you need 8 yards for a first down. I'm fast becoming a big fan of Lazor.

On a side note, if anyone watched the Oregon Ducks the last few years you'll notice they tend to play many games about even up in the first half, then blow out opponents in the second. Adjustments to scheme and pace of play come to light in the second half, just like it did in Miami last week. Watch for it. Just because we're down at the half doesn't make Miami out.

 

[tay0365]

IMHO that was Sherman's biggest failing, his unwillingness to change game plans. That and the knack for calling a 6 yard play when you need 8 yards for a first down. I'm fast becoming a big fan of Lazor.

On a side note, if anyone watched the Oregon Ducks the last few years you'll notice they tend to play many games about even up in the first half, then blow out opponents in the second. Adjustments to scheme and pace of play come to light in the second half, just like it did in Miami last week. Watch for it. Just because we're down at the half doesn't make Miami out.

I agree, and never understood why coaches did not make the necessary changes after the 1st half. You have all the data in front of you what your opponent wants to do, do your job as a coordinator and make the necessary changes. This goes for the D-Coordinator as well as the O-coordinator.

 

[gnome011]

Its nice to see Dinosaurs aren't running our offense for once.

 

[ChrisTRD]

Such a breath of fresh air. Is this real life?

 

[Nawledge]

Lazor is the real deal in my opinion.I love how he tells it how it is and never is happy with the performances, he's always demanding better. His playcalling is clearly better and lazor has an attacking mentality, this guy wants to score ALOT of points and I think we will with him calling the plays.