Wasting money on trying to stop the run is fools gold, put that money on scoring points instead and you wont even have to worry about stopping the run. The Fins did it right by putting money on stopping the passing game by having very good CBs to work with, but they're just a waste if you cant put opposing teams in situations where they actually need to pass the ball.
I think it comes down to your building philosophy. Miami had lots of money to spend this offseason so the moves make sense. Long-term is different, though. That's where the most successful teams build through the draft.
A dominant front seven player. I don't think Miami currently has one.
At the very least, I want a defense that forces opposing offenses to make some plays. It was too easy for NE, and they never had to challenge the Dolphins down the field. Safe, conservative plays the entire game.
I thought Wilkins was fantastic as well. Surprised not to hear more about him.
Great point! Maybe that's the key. Get a lead and force teams to actually make some plays.
Im mean everyone sees 200+ rushing yards and just assume Fins need to fix the run D. It sounds logical but at the root of the problem, does it make sense to you to spend any kind of assets to be prepared to play when trailing, or does it make more sense to invest in things that get you playing with a lead instead?
Over 20 yrs of garbage but who is counting, I like Flores so I’ll wait until the end of the season .
You are correct in that we just rebuilt it, and I am not a big supporter of Grier. However, I think we as fans need to wait a few weeks before writing this defense off. As you said, we JUST REBUILT it, and with limited training camp and absolutely no pre season action, this was the first time on the field together for this group. Let's give a few weeks to see if chemistry gels and these guys get better.
Defense wins championships is the old saying, and it is still valid, though not as much as 15-20 years ago.
Of course, there are different examples of how to win. Take last years' super bowl teams. As good as SF's defense was last year, they at least had a complementary offense. As good as KC's offense was, they had a respectable defense. So you do need both. But I'd love to make teams chase Miami, to actually have to challenge down the field. I do think that starts with offensive firepower.
Only 21 points with 3 turnovers in New England and the defense needs an overhaul, not to mention that damn near half the players on this years team wasn't on last years team, no real training camp or ota's but they were supposed to come out like a well oil machine. It's either some people have and agenda or they're being unrealistic with their expectations for this team. I'll be concerned if this team in week 5 is the same team we saw Sunday.
