Originally posted by Justasportsfan
None. Why is it Shula never got one or ever had a decent running game ? That's because the fins would rather live and die with Marino's arm.
As far as the bills fans and media, they are no different from you. What makes such an expert over these guys? Are you telling me all a qb has to do is throw? I think he's got more responsibilities than a kicker. I could be wrong about that
So Marino is to blame for the lack of talent at RB? Before you answer, remember that you stated that MARINO wasn't going to let the team run.
Of course a QB does more than throw the football. He runs the passing plays. That includes reading the defense, finding the open receiver, and delivering the ball accurately and on time. He also must read where the pass rushers will come from and adjust his position, receiver selection, and timing accordingly. In addition, they must be able to audible from a bad play to a good play when necessary. Some QBs can also help the team by running with the football.
Other than the last part, IMO Marino was the best at all of the rest. His vision, speed at reading defenses, ability to sense the pass rush, and deliver the football was unmatched. He was fearless in the face of the rush and absolutely confident in his ability to make the throws necessary.
You are entitled to think that Marino wasn't the best QB, but if you are going to repeat ridiculous claims, please be prepared to back them up. My evidence that Marino was not the cause of the running game failures was the simple fact that none of the Dolphin RBs were effective anywhere. What is your evidence that Marino was the cause?
One more thing, Shula made several attempts at acquiring talent at RB during the Marino era. They just weren't successful:
Lorenzo Hampton - 1st round 1985
Sammy Smith - 1st round 1989
the acquisitions of David Overstreet and Bobby Humphrey.
All of that ignores the fact that the bigger problem was on defense.
So, are you prepared to back up your claim or should I just forget about it?
