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Left side of Offensive Line

A good OL is valuable but saying the season rides on it, IMO just shows a lack of understanding of offensive concepts in the current NFL that are based on quick separation and a moving pocket, not sitting in the pocket like Drew Bledsoe.
 
GhostArmOfMarino said:
A good OL is valuable but saying the season rides on it, IMO just shows a lack of understanding of offensive concepts in the current NFL that are based on quick separation and a moving pocket, not sitting in the pocket like Drew Bledsoe.
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Exactly! It's a critical piece for sure. But there are a few things you can do to help your offense out.
 
That was a good video. I generally agree with his conclusion that the right side of the line was decent and that it was primarily Jackson and Kindley that struggled.
 
jimthefin said:
We NEED to see progress from the OL.

The entire season rides on the performance of the OL.
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I still believe the unit will improve and I expect the pass blocking to be around NFL average.

At this point, the run blocking is my biggest concern. Communication with such a young group will take some time and that's pretty vital for the success of an offensive line.

This unit certainly could keep Miami out of the playoffs, but I think if the pass blocking is average the Dolphins will be in the hunt. I think this could evolve into a heavy pass oriented offense, using the short pass like the run game.
 
I like hearing Tua is getting in OL guy's @$$3$ to command more accountability out of them.

Tua's maturation as a leader and pocket manager will help improve our situation. But of all of the reasons to have a good OL, I don't want Tua's health to be the price we pay for subpar play.

I agree the OL is young and will improve. I also believe faster WRs that can win at the LOS and get separation (Waddle, Wilson and Fuller) will also help with our OL deficiencies compared to last year.

If we continually improve everywhere on the Offensive side of the ball, I believe we can neutralize some of our OL deficiencies.


BUT these guys need to get better.


I find it somewhat amusing that we are concerned about the LEFT side of the line and not the side with Jesse Davis. Who seems to be the one OL fans detest we need to rely on year in and year out, but when all things are evaluated he is never the real weak link.

JD IS the reason our OL has been serviceable since his arrival. His true value to our team is very underappreciated.
 
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