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So how do you think Mularkey reacted to not running his offense??

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I'm sure there will definitely be some blurring between philosophies and inclusion of Mularkey's own style in the now dubbed "Miami Dolphin Offense" over time, but how do you think Mularkey feels about adapting to a offense instead of the players adapting to his.

I know he was aware of this from the beginning (perhaps explaining the slight amount of time he took to mull over the job). So I imigine their's no negativity brewing behind the scenes.

But from a general fan standpoint, it seems like a move that handcuffs Mularkey. I'm sure it's all for the best, just an unusual move to me.

What do you think?
 
I think a coach has to move in a positive direction. If he can somehow add to the progession of the Miami offense, they will be better than last year. On the other hand if he tries to "force" his schemes on them, it could be a step backwards.
 
I'm sure Saban discussed this with him at length. It had to be something that he agreed to or he wouldn't have signed the deal. Saban is saying that it's the "Miami Dolphins offense" but I think it'll definitely have Mularkey's stamp (i.e. more emphasis on the run to set up the pass, more using the tightend in the middle of the field).
 
yeah exactly, im sure mularky knew about nicks idea of running the same offense before he accepted, i personally am very relived to hear that
 
they'll probably add some of his bread and butter plays. keep taking all the plays from the coordinaters to make the Miami Dolphins playbook bigger and more diverse with many different philosophies
 
I'm sure that he was well aware of the situation before he took the job. I think he can handle it, though our only trick play seems to be the reverse. No doubt he's gonna spice that part of the playbook up a bit & lower the number of reverses we run.
 
Our playbook shouldn't be anywhere near complete at this point. Like saban said it was the "miami dolphins" offense, and since they have only been running it for 1 year(saban and crew) plays need to be added and new schemes will be added as well. Mularky will get a a chance to innovate and be creative, but within the dolphins offensive system. Every year coaches add plays to the playbook and i think this year will be extreme. Capers and MUlarky will add alot of wrinkles of there own.
 
Most of the plays in the running game were from Hudson Houck anyway last year, and Linehan had to incorporate them into the offense, so it was very much a group effort anyway.

From Saban's comments a lot of the offense was put together fresh, and that describing it as Linehan's offense really wasnt accurate in hindsight.

I dont think Mularkey will be too affected by us sticking to the same terminology and language, as thats really just a translation issue. I would imagine that Mularkey will work and develop the 'Dolphins Offense' to include some of his own ideas and schemes. Its really a lot like how most good (non sports) organisations work, in that they have their own system, but they work in the ideas of staff both past, present, and future. That way when someone leaves (like Linehan) his input to the system doesnt leave with him.

You can see in Pittsburgh how their offense has developed and grown even though certain coordinators may have left, and how their identity on offense has not been lost through the changes.
 
This was most likely discussed during the interview. Saban probably told him it's easier for 1 guy to learn a new scheme than 30 guys (however many offensive players we have).
 
It probably never even came up in the nine hour interview he had.....
 
The real POINT that can't be LOST here is...

How many teams completely TANK the first year they're trying to implement a new offensive or defensive system?

And WHY MUST THEY IMPLEMENT THE SYSTEM?

Because of a coaches ego to have it be THEIR offense, with their terminology and specific playbook that generates success. The coach figures if the scheme is successful, I'll get hired some place else as a head coach.

So really, a new coordinator comes INTO TOWN, CONFUSES THE PLAYERS FOR ONE OR TWO YEARS, FINALLY GETS DECENT PRODUCTION, ONLY TO THEN LEAVE FOR ANOTHER JOB and leave the team to do the same process ALL OVER AGAIN WITH SOME OTHER, NEW, AMBITIOUS COACH.

Screw that. That's what SABAN said.

The offense that Linehan put in was NOT th same offense he had with the Vikings. It didn't even use the same verbage, which is why Frerrotte took a while to get it.

It used a variation of a system SABAN liked and understood.

Now Mularkey comes in to run and add wrinkles to that offense. Sure, he'll put in his best plays from HIS offense, but the verbiage stays the same and some owners around the league will question just how much credit should go to the coordinator if all he's doing is calling plays on an offense that the players are now into their second year of. I mean, they're EXPECTED to get better.

Frankly, I LOVE what SABAN has done.

He told these former head coaches, come COLLABORATE with me on these schemes. We'll lay out the plays then I'll SHOW you what they'll be called in OUR schemes. YOU learn the verbiage, leave the players alone. YOU spend the whole offseason studying the verbiage and planning out the plays so that when the players return YOU'RE up to speed with THEM!! Oh and one more thing... They're not YOUR schemes or my schemes, they will from now on be the DOLPHIN SCHEMES. Contribute to our winning season and then go get yourself whatever job you want next year but, THE OFFENSE STAYS HERE. Including all of the plays you design.

I love it.

I just love it.

Suddenly, if we strike out in FA and the draft on QB's (We might draft a dud, you never know) we now have in place a plan that CONTINUES the progress we started last year. Frerrotte COULD come back as a backup or starter or we could go another direction, but now thanks to SABAN, we have the choice.

This man is brilliant.
 
Despacio said:
I'm sure there will definitely be some blurring between philosophies and inclusion of Mularkey's own style in the now dubbed "Miami Dolphin Offense" over time, but how do you think Mularkey feels about adapting to a offense instead of the players adapting to his.

I know he was aware of this from the beginning (perhaps explaining the slight amount of time he took to mull over the job). So I imigine their's no negativity brewing behind the scenes.

But from a general fan standpoint, it seems like a move that handcuffs Mularkey. I'm sure it's all for the best, just an unusual move to me.

What do you think?
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The real POINT that can't be LOST here is...

How many teams completely TANK the first year they're trying to implement a new offensive or defensive system?

And WHY MUST THEY IMPLEMENT THE SYSTEM?

Because of a coaches ego to have it be THEIR offense, with their terminology and specific playbook that generates success. The coach figures if the scheme is successful, I'll get hired some place else as a head coach.

So really, a new coordinator comes INTO TOWN, CONFUSES THE PLAYERS FOR ONE OR TWO YEARS, FINALLY GETS DECENT PRODUCTION, ONLY TO THEN LEAVE FOR ANOTHER JOB and leave the team to do the same process ALL OVER AGAIN WITH SOME OTHER, NEW, AMBITIOUS COACH.

Screw that. That's what SABAN said.

The offense that Linehan put in was NOT th same offense he had with the Vikings. It didn't even use the same verbage, which is why Frerrotte took a while to get it.

It used a variation of a system SABAN liked and understood.

Now Mularkey comes in to run and add wrinkles to that offense. Sure, he'll put in his best plays from HIS offense, but the verbiage stays the same and some owners around the league will question just how much credit should go to the coordinator if all he's doing is calling plays on an offense that the players are now into their second year of. I mean, they're EXPECTED to get better.

Frankly, I LOVE what SABAN has done.

He told these former head coaches, come COLLABORATE with me on these schemes. We'll lay out the plays then I'll SHOW you what they'll be called in OUR schemes. YOU learn the verbiage, leave the players alone. YOU spend the whole offseason studying the verbiage and planning out the plays so that when the players return YOU'RE up to speed with THEM!! Oh and one more thing... They're not YOUR schemes or my schemes, they will from now on be the DOLPHIN SCHEMES. Contribute to our winning season and then go get yourself whatever job you want next year but, THE OFFENSE STAYS HERE. Including all of the plays you design.

I love it.

I just love it.

Suddenly, if we strike out in FA and the draft on QB's (We might draft a dud, you never know) we now have in place a plan that CONTINUES the progress we started last year. Frerrotte COULD come back as a backup or starter or we could go another direction, but now thanks to SABAN, we have the choice.

Smart man.

Very smart man.
 
Despacio said:
What do you think?
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I think it doesn't matter what you call it. Put the egos aside. Everyone will get their due credit if Miami wins and does well on offense.
 
tmny99 said:
I'm sure Saban discussed this with him at length. It had to be something that he agreed to or he wouldn't have signed the deal. Saban is saying that it's the "Miami Dolphins offense" but I think it'll definitely have Mularkey's stamp (i.e. more emphasis on the run to set up the pass, more using the tightend in the middle of the field).
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Yep, he would have known coming in.
 
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