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How the Dolphins upended the Ravens with Cover-0 (and other things)

The Dolphins upset the Ravens on Thursday night with a definitive defensive performance. Did they give a “blueprint” to stop Lamar Jackson?
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How different was the game plan put together by Miami defensive coordinator Josh Boyer? Per Next Gen Stats, safeties Jevon Holland and Brandon Jones were all over the field, and they blitzed at a rate Next Gen Stats had never seen before.
 
Looks like safety is a huge strength for Miami.

I would much rather see an attacking style defense, then just sitting back and being picked apart.

Although, now the challenge it to vary it. Get creative without cover 0 etc.
 
SF Dolphin Fan said:
Looks like safety is a huge strength for Miami.

I would much rather see an attacking style defense, then just sitting back and being picked apart.

Although, now the challenge it to vary it. Get creative without cover 0 etc.
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Especially when you are 3 and 7…

I never understand coaches - they burnt our season fandom up in flames thru 8 games…..soooo….take a damn risk! Who cares you already KILLLED us!
 
Kadiddlehopper said:
touchdownwire.usatoday.com

How the Dolphins upended the Ravens with Cover-0 (and other things)

The Dolphins upset the Ravens on Thursday night with a definitive defensive performance. Did they give a “blueprint” to stop Lamar Jackson?
touchdownwire.usatoday.com touchdownwire.usatoday.com

How different was the game plan put together by Miami defensive coordinator Josh Boyer? Per Next Gen Stats, safeties Jevon Holland and Brandon Jones were all over the field, and they blitzed at a rate Next Gen Stats had never seen before.
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Masterful game plan by the D!!
 
SF Dolphin Fan said:
How would you view the equivalence? Taking more deep shots?

Or are you just thinking in terms of doing something creative?
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Being overall more aggressive on offense. On a more macro level, putting alot more value on getting TDs than FGs and also placing an emphasis on doing it with less plays per drives. In other words, their logic seems to be that since the OL isnt very good, their only shot at scoring points is through a strategy that uses shorter gains but needs more plays. More plays only increases the opportunities for error. Their whole vision is flawed.
 
NBP81 said:
Being overall more aggressive on offense. On a more macro level, putting alot more value on getting TDs than FGs and also placing an emphasis on doing it with less plays per drives. In other words, their logic seems to be that since the OL isnt very good, their only shot at scoring points is through a strategy that uses shorter gains but needs more plays. More plays only increases the opportunities for error. Their whole vision is flawed.
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I agree. There's a few things I've noticed as well. Granted, I haven't seen every Dolphins game this year.

1. Seems like every run is designed to go up the middle. Miami’s biggest runs last year seemingly came when Gaskin or Ahmed bounced it outside.

2. Do they ever role the quarterback out? You see a lot of big plays league-wide on those types of plays. At least it can buy the quarterback some time.

3. Actually saw Waddle running some deeper routes vs. Baltimore. But haven't seen much of that. Wilson kind of took over Waddle's role.

There are ways to be more creative, even with a limited offense.
 
I for one really appreciated reserving an excellent D performance when the games really don't matter anymore.

This franchise under Ross is the Lord of meaningless games!

Personally I'm not falling for (NOR BELIEVING) the great pretenders again until they can prove it from opening day and win games when it really matters! Tuff games. Games that legit winners win. Not loser pretenders like this s h i t franchise.

Of course -- have a nice day!

**hugs**

BNF
 
SF Dolphin Fan said:
Looks like safety is a huge strength for Miami.

I would much rather see an attacking style defense, then just sitting back and being picked apart.

Although, now the challenge it to vary it. Get creative without cover 0 etc.
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Might as well. The alternative is 10-15 yards per play all the way down the field. I played football many years and it was way harder to make decisions against this kind of pressure then not. If you get it right then great on you as you probably got a big chunk play. But I would rather sit back and try to carve up a non aggressive d then hope I caught luck time and time again against this kind of pressure.
 
By blitzing from the edge on almost every play, it kept Jackson in the pocket; while the interior d-linemen stayed home keeping Jackson from escaping up the middle. It worked beautifully.

Its my understanding Flores and the defensive coaches, may have, expanded on the zero cover scheme, from last year. I'd have to look to find the tweets about how they made changes to the scheme.

It may have taken 9 weeks to unveil the newer version, due to the complexities of the scheme and the addition of 2 rookies into the starting lineup? It may very well be, Flores not being comfortable with the rookies, knowing their assignments 100%? Sometimes learning a complex scheme like that takes months, not weeks to master.

In the end, its confused 2 very capable QB's in Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. Unfortunately Miami stopped using the scheme in the 2nd half against Buffalo allowing the Bills to run their offense and cost Miami the game.

I'm looking forward to seeing how this works out over the rest of the season. It could very well be, the saving grace for Brian Flores? At least for the defense.
 
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