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There could be another change coming on the Dolphins’ offensive line.

A day after saying he expected to stay with Anthony Steen at center, coach Adam Gase indicated the team is undecided. Miami could go to back-up guard Kraig Urbik or recent signee Jake Brendel.

“We’ll see how it goes,” Gase said when asked if Steen will continue as the starting center in place of Mike Pouncey, who is on Injured Reserve. “We’ve been repping a lot of guys as far as moving guys around the on the o-line as far as contingency plans. We’re always looking to see what our best lineup is for that week. In the past, we’ve kinda done the same thing.

“We’ll see what happens the rest of the week. I know Steen’s pretty beat up, too. He’s got things that have been lingering, and we want to make sure whoever we do put out there—the movement is the most important thing.”

Pro Football Focus currently ranks Steen the third-worst center in the league. As Gase mentioned, health is a factor in his struggles. He has a neck injury and has been playing through a major ankle issue all year.

Urbik can play any of the interior line positions, having worked at all three during his time in Buffalo. Those Bills seasons also helped prepare him for the kind of cold, sloppy conditions the Dolphins could face Saturday.

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Mike Pouncey turned out to be a better player than people realized.
 
Change it up if anything switch back during the game and hope a fire is lit under steen
 
Perfect23 said:
Mike Pouncey turned out to be a better player than people realized.
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I don't think anyone doubted Pouncey's ability as a center...it is the fact that he is chronically injured and missing too many games yearly.

I wish we had Incognito still.
 
Perfect23 said:
Mike Pouncey turned out to be a better player than people realized.
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He has been one of the best centers in the NFL. When he is healthy. I am pretty sure most dolphin fans realized that.
 
The coaching staff has to be leaning towards whichever one is a better run blocker. What bothers me is Matt being comfortable under center. The snap exchange is a sensitive thing and we can't afford any turnovers.
 
Phinfan407 said:
The coaching staff has to be leaning towards whichever one is a better run blocker. What bothers me is Matt being comfortable under center. The snap exchange is a sensitive thing and we can't afford any turnovers.
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True, but either way whoever it is at center Moore and the center will have to build up a little playing time together to get comfortable with the exchange. Steen has actually had some bad snaps as well. I dont mean to pick on Steen here who is probably playing hurt etc but its hurting the offense and running game.

Im more concerned with the OL protecting Moore because he has had a history of fumbles. The line is really going to need to play well these last three games.
 
I talked about this is another thread. I think Urbik needs to get a shot. He offers a little more girth and the center will have his hands full over the next 3 weeks. I love that this coaching staff does not ignore the obvious like the past regime.
 
BlueFin said:
I don't think anyone doubted Pouncey's ability as a center...it is the fact that he is chronically injured and missing too many games yearly.

I wish we had Incognito still.
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giving the board too much credit on that one. lot's of people questioned his ability as a center. he gets underappreciated on this site.

he's overpaid, no doubt, and the injuries make it hard to justify keeping him at this type of cost....but he's a top 5 center in the league easy, and his athletic ability to get to the next level is top shelf...
 
Perfect23 said:
Mike Pouncey turned out to be a better player than people realized.
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Most posters do not realize how critical the center is to zone blocking. Neither Steen or Urbik are athletic enough to execute zone blocking. The center HAS to make that block on the LB. Urbik probably gives you more power which should restrict the flow of the LBs, but he will not consistently block the LB.
 
Only reason a replacement at center is being considered is b/c of injury, not a performance issue. Steen has been playing just fine in Pouncey's absence which may be permanent.

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Lionstone said:
Most posters do not realize how critical the center is to zone blocking. Neither Steen or Urbik are athletic enough to execute zone blocking. The center HAS to make that block on the LB. Urbik probably gives you more power which should restrict the flow of the LBs, but he will not consistently block the LB.
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Yeah, that's not true.
 
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