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http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/72717/the-film-dont-lie-dolphins-4A weekly look at what the Miami Dolphins must fix:
The Dolphins (2-3) blew a fourth-quarter lead to the Green Bay Packers in one of the toughest losses in recent memory for Miami. But Sunday's biggest issue was not the players on the field. Facing the most scrutiny in Miami this week is the coaching staff, which made some curious decisions that cost the team down the stretch.
Coach Joe Philbin and defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle were the biggest culprits. Philbin's conservative run call on third down and questionable defensive timeout on fourth down to allow the Packers to regroup didn't work. Likewise, Coyle put his worst coverage linebacker -- Philip Wheeler -- on an island in single coverage against Green Bay tight end Andrew Quarless, who caught the game-winning touchdown with three seconds remaining. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was 4-of-5 passing to his right side on the final drive. Wheeler was on the right on Green Bay's final offensive play.
Wheeler said after the game that he's only taking partial blame and that the coaching staff also failed. Coyle admitted on Monday he put Wheeler "in a bad spot."
So, how do you fix bad coaching? There are no easy answers.
Unlike players, you cannot sub in the backup head coach or backup defensive coordinator in the next game. Miami's coaching staff simply must do better next week against the Chicago Bears (3-3).
Game management, particularly right before halftime and at the end of games, has been a recurring issue for Philbin. It remains to be seen if this is something that will eventually click or just something Philbin doesn't have a strong grasp of after two-plus seasons.
Philbin is 17-20 as Dolphin coach. Philbin must turn it around quickly -- and stop costing his team games -- in order to prove he's the long-term solution in Miami.
Coach Joe Philbin and defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle were the biggest culprits. Philbin's conservative run call on third down and questionable defensive timeout on fourth down to allow the Packers to regroup didn't work. Likewise, Coyle put his worst coverage linebacker -- Philip Wheeler -- on an island in single coverage against Green Bay tight end Andrew Quarless, who caught the game-winning touchdown with three seconds remaining. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was 4-of-5 passing to his right side on the final drive. Wheeler was on the right on Green Bay's final offensive play.
Wheeler said after the game that he's only taking partial blame and that the coaching staff also failed. Coyle admitted on Monday he put Wheeler "in a bad spot."
So, how do you fix bad coaching? There are no easy answers.
Unlike players, you cannot sub in the backup head coach or backup defensive coordinator in the next game. Miami's coaching staff simply must do better next week against the Chicago Bears (3-3).
Game management, particularly right before halftime and at the end of games, has been a recurring issue for Philbin. It remains to be seen if this is something that will eventually click or just something Philbin doesn't have a strong grasp of after two-plus seasons.
Philbin is 17-20 as Dolphin coach. Philbin must turn it around quickly -- and stop costing his team games -- in order to prove he's the long-term solution in Miami.
