Position groups of concern for Miami Dolphins in opener vs. Chargers
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Oline concerns me the most and that should not be the case considering we have 3x 1st round picks out there.
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This realy is a fun matchup from the neutral fan perspective. The problem is ... I'm not neutral. Fins up!
We match up well. Their talented pass rushers will go against the strength of our OL, our tackles. We couldn't ask for a better mat hip there. Our suspect guards face lesser challenges. So, I expect to see a lot of stunts/twists to get those edge guys on our guards. That opens up the outside stretch runs for Ajayi.
Jay isn't good at those short outs like Tannehill, so we shouldn't see the easy pick 6, because we will focus forward and test deep a lot. This should help Ajayi and Landry get space in which to work.
Defensively, their OL is in flux, and our pass rush will get to Rivers. Everyone thinks Cutler is the big INT guy, but don't be surprised if it's Rivers in this one. Our problem will be whether we can contain the run and make the most of our 3rd down possibilities. I'm expecting Reshad Jones to make his presence felt here.
Special Teams.. let's find out if we have different e makers. Somehow Gase needs to get Grant out in spa e a half dozen times a game, and returns may be most of that.
We match up well. Their talented pass rushers will go against the strength of our OL, our tackles. We couldn't ask for a better mat hip there. Our suspect guards face lesser challenges. So, I expect to see a lot of stunts/twists to get those edge guys on our guards. That opens up the outside stretch runs for Ajayi.
Jay isn't good at those short outs like Tannehill, so we shouldn't see the easy pick 6, because we will focus forward and test deep a lot. This should help Ajayi and Landry get space in which to work.
Defensively, their OL is in flux, and our pass rush will get to Rivers. Everyone thinks Cutler is the big INT guy, but don't be surprised if it's Rivers in this one. Our problem will be whether we can contain the run and make the most of our 3rd down possibilities. I'm expecting Reshad Jones to make his presence felt here.
Special Teams.. let's find out if we have different e makers. Somehow Gase needs to get Grant out in spa e a half dozen times a game, and returns may be most of that.