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What is Miami's Plan on Offense?

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Biggest question as the offseason begins is Miami's offense. The surprise firing of O'Shea is interesting. O'Shea seemed to have the offense heading in the right direction.

Chan Gailey was an unexpected hire. I know he's always been respected around the league. You don't land two head coaching jobs in the NFL without that. He was decent in Miami considering those were the Jay Fiedler years. Struck me as very conservative, but was reminded in reading up on Gaiely that he loved the spread, three and four wide receiver sets.

The speculation is that Flores wants a more simple offense that young players can learn quickly and develop in. Makes some sense. The ultimate question, though, is what kind of offense does Flores want to run? O'Shea was a New England guy. We all assumed that was the direction the Dolphins were following.

I suspect the majority of draft picks and free agent capital will be spent on the offense, starting with the all-important call on the quarterback of the future. I feel like there's about a 75 percent chance it's either Tua or Herbert in the draft at that #5 spot.

What will the offense look like in 2020?
 
I gotta think lack of a run game was a factor in O’Shea firing. Think Gailey will wanna have a spread offense that runs the ball with a mixture of QB runs and more of a focus on the running game. Throughout his resume he had a lot of QBs with 250+ rush yards and none of them were mobile guys really. I know with us Lamar Smith had the back to back 1000 yard seasons. I have a feeling are off-season signings/draft will focus on becoming a more physical offense. Obviously build up OL and personnel to run the ball, that seems to be Flores identity
 
Never thought I’d say this because I love the passing game, but I wanna control the clock. The way the 80s Giants did under Parcells. Huge plodding offensive linemen, pass catching TE and a strong running game. But also a QB who can make a huge play when need be.
 
Swollcolb said:
I gotta think lack of a run game was a factor in O’Shea firing. Think Gailey will wanna have a spread offense that runs the ball with a mixture of QB runs and more of a focus on the running game. Throughout his resume he had a lot of QBs with 250+ rush yards and none of them were mobile guys really. I know with us Lamar Smith had the back to back 1000 yard seasons. I have a feeling are off-season signings/draft will focus on becoming a more physical offense. Obviously build up OL and personnel to run the ball, that seems to be Flores identity
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I missed the seasons when Chan was our OC due to being in the military. If he has a QB run then I would count Tua our due to his injuries. Tua will unfortunately never hold up in the NFL. Probably will be Herbert at 5 or Hurts at 1c/2a
 
Swollcolb said:
I gotta think lack of a run game was a factor in O’Shea firing.
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When Flores was hired, he said that he wanted a physical team with a strong running game. However, they didn't have a reliable running game in 2019 because the Front Office refused to build a competent o-line. I don't see how you can fire O'Shea for something that is Grier's fault! Although, who decided to keep playing Ballage even though he sucked?
 
Just a guess but Flores may want an offense that can adjust to what is necessary to be successful. Much like the Pats who can run, or pass depending on what is necessary to win. Having a run heavy offense with Gailey and a proven air attack we will be more balanced. How and who our new young QB will fit in is too early to guess.
 
I'm open to Gailey, sometimes i think a bit of old school is what would work in the NFL nowadays, Something like the titans or Seahawks run on offense but i definitely would like to see us have a FB which i absolutely couldn't stand with Gase.

Obviously the Ravens have Lamar Jackson but i like the Ingram/Edwards 2 headed beast attack they are running both are punishing runners and wear down defenses then you have to account for Jackson..

Now as far as the offseason, I would only draft offensive players might seem dumb but i'd rather have a great offense in place then put together the defense.. Its important whatever QB we have in the draft be given weapons to succeed and a stalwart offensive line. If I were GM my draft would be

(1st round ) Tua, OT,OG
(2nd round) C, QB
(3rd round) OT,
(4th * comp)C
(5th) OG,FB
(6th) RB,TE ,TE,OG*
(7th) Punter

Honestly that would be a fine draft for me, RB's are easy to find in Free Agency
 
My draft would center around BPA a few trade downs for more picks in 2021.
In FA I would take a few proven and top ended O lineman a Pass Rusher and a safety.
This Team needs 2 consecutive amazing drafts and off-seasons to be playoff bound
 
gofins60 said:
When Flores was hired, he said that he wanted a physical team with a strong running game. However, they didn't have a reliable running game in 2019 because the Front Office refused to build a competent o-line. I don't see how you can fire O'Shea for something that is Grier's fault! Although, who decided to keep playing Ballage even though he sucked?
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We probably don't know why he fired Oshea but Jezus it would great to hear the reason. You're right the O line was a disaster and not his fault.

I'll keep repeating it, "Gailey? Really?"
 
gofins60 said:
When Flores was hired, he said that he wanted a physical team with a strong running game. However, they didn't have a reliable running game in 2019 because the Front Office refused to build a competent o-line. I don't see how you can fire O'Shea for something that is Grier's fault! Although, who decided to keep playing Ballage even though he sucked?
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Comments like these are the life of the party.
I don't "see how" in my underwear, at home, on my couch, How x,y,z decisions are being made?

Lol! The best!
 
Great question. That's what worries me and that is what has worried me since day one when I found out the new head coach was going to be from the defensive side of the ball.
 
ANUFan said:
Comments like these are the life of the party.
I don't "see how" in my underwear, at home, on my couch, How x,y,z decisions are being made?

Lol! The best!
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So you seriously keep supporting the Ballage decision and mocking others because what he may have done in practice when it was obvious to EVERYONE he was all around bad in EVERY game?
I see your point somewhat because we are just fans but Flores is not perfect and that choice was a horrible one
 
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