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Thinking ahead to NE and TEN, two of the most innovative defensive minds, I'm sure we'll see new wrinkles. I've noticed:
as of a few wks ago, film showed that we often used extra guys to help out on OL even against 4 man rushes
our running game is still below avg.

This means I'm rolling with an extra db against offensive formation (nickel against base offense, dime against 3wr, etc), and explicitly doubling waddle wherever he is, no matter what. I'm betting rushing 4 is enough to get pressure against 6 blockers...this means 7 on 4 in coverage. Use best CB one on one against Preston, best coverage safety against Gesicki. Could even dbl both waddle and Geisicki if needed. Sounds crazy but I would go that far to force us to adjust until we prove we can.
 
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Great question.
I will say these next 2 games will bring better Offenses.
Titans? Limit WR Brown and pressure Tannehill.
Patriots? Stop Harris and go after Mac Jones. He's a short, medium passer right now. Fins Defense needs to continue what they are doing and mix up coverages. Got to stop their running game.
 
Wouldnt be surprised if the unusual deep shots the last 2 games were actually intended for that purpose only... They need to buy some space at some point and deep shots on 3rd down are the lowest cost you're going to get... IMO
 
Hopefully having a defensive minded HC allows us to play out these scenarios during the week. If Flo would keep pushing our OC's by telling them how he would stop certain plays, or our offense in general, it would push them to think outside the box. There were a couple of really great plays last game, especially that redirection to Waddle for the score, so hopefully he is challenging them and they are still learning as they go.
 
isaacjunk said:
Thinking ahead to NE and TEN, two of the most innovative defensive minds, I'm sure we'll see new wrinkles. I've noticed:
as of a few wks ago, film showed that we often used extra guys to help out on OL even against 4 man rushes
our running game is still below avg.

This means I'm rolling with an extra db against offensive formation (nickel against base offense, dime against 3wr, etc), and explicitly doubling waddle wherever he is, no matter what. I'm betting rushing 4 is enough to get pressure against 6 blockers...this means 7 on 4 in coverage. Use best CB one on one against Preston, best coverage safety against Gesicki. Could even dbl both waddle and Geisicki if needed. Sounds crazy but I would go that far to force us to adjust until we prove we can.
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If 'my' team has a respectable pass rush, rush 4-5, swamp the quick routes, and take my chances
 
I would play a lot of man on obvious passing downs (single everyone and double waddle) and zone blitz (with 4 rushers) in general to take away our short game. I would dare Tua to beat us throwing in the intermediate area all game. He has shown a propensity to throw lots of INTs there.
 
NBP81 said:
Wouldnt be surprised if the unusual deep shots the last 2 games were actually intended for that purpose only... They need to buy some space at some point and deep shots on 3rd down are the lowest cost you're going to get... IMO
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Yep. I’m waiting for the run-set on 2nd and 1, Waddle streaks and Tua just lets it fly for Waddle to go and get. I doubt Flo would approve however.
 
Don't let waddle off the line. It would take 2 defenders but not letting him get into gear stops him.

Adopt the mentality of the 85 bears 56 defense and stop the run on the way to the qb. Come at tua every snap all out and catch Duke on the way to tua should it become a run. If gaskin is in the backfield put a spy on him for the pass.
 
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Yep. I’m waiting for the run-set on 2nd and 1, Waddle streaks and Tua just lets it fly for Waddle to go and get. I doubt Flo would approve however.
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Fun fact... Tua's best situational rating is from under center(vs shotgun) and its not close....
 
If I was the opposing defensive coordinator I would take away the short pass and make us beat them deep. I would take water out of the equation as much as you can.
 
Unless the OLine can suddenly run block its on Tua. Once again its the Defense that's going to win this game.
From Dolphins Offense standpoint. Running game is more miss than hit. Devante Parker needs to show up and Gesicki needs to put up more than 4 catches a game.
 
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I'd play us like the Giants played the Pats in the Superbowl...the one without Moss.

Their DC noted that the vast majority of their plays came within 15 yards of the LOS. So they used all DEs on the line, manned up outside, and had different zones looks underneath.
 
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Take away Waddle. Double cover, bracket coverage, he’s not beating me. Bill Belichick is a master of taking away your best player I suspect we’re going to see Waddle stymied when we face the pats.
 
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