http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/07/31/2921566/miami-dolphins-might-solve-red.html Good article from the new guy about the Dolphins' potentially changing their red zone tendencies from what we've seen, in order to try and improve a terrible red zone efficiency which dragged down the 2011 offense. As a personnel guy this would be one of my primary focuses, finding as many weapons to slog through the red zone as I can. That goes for OLs, RBs, TEs, even QBs. The way the NFL is evolving, teams that have well coached offenses are finding it easier than ever to move the ball between the 20's and get into scoring range, but it's the teams that can keep moving that ball through the red zone and punch it into the end zone that are differentiating themselves from the rest of the league. I actually LIKE Tony Sparano's idea up in New York to make Tim Tebow essentially a red zone QB/RB. I would consider signing Plaxico Burress if I thought it would earn me some red zone real estate. I would look at tailbacks that are particularly good in the the tight spaces seen in the tight red area (e.g. Jonas Gray, NOT Daniel Thomas). I would look at quarterbacks that have an unusual efficiency near the goal line (e.g. Ryan Tannehill and David Garrard, NOT Matt Moore). 0 to 10 Yard Line Touchdowns, Attempts, Efficiency Daniel Thomas 2011: 0 TD, 10 ATT (00.0%) Legedu Naanee 2011: 0 TD, 6 ATT (00.0%) Brian Hartline 2011: 0 TD, 5 ATT (00.0%) Chad Johnson 2011: 0 TD, 0 ATT (00.0%) Davone Bess 2011: 1 TD, 6 ATT (16.7%)* Lamar Miller 2011: 2 TD, 10 ATT (20.0%) B.J. Cunningham 2011: 2 TD, 9 ATT (22.2%) Reggie Bush 2011: 4 TD, 15 ATT (26.7%)** Matt Moore 2011: 10 TD, 36 ATT (27.8%) Rishard Matthews 2011: 3 TD, 9 ATT (33.3%) Steve Slaton 2011: 1 TD, 3 ATT (33.3%) Anthony Fasano 2011: 2 TD, 5 ATT (40.0%) Michael Egnew 2011: 2 TD, 5 ATT (40.0%)*** Jeff Fuller 2011: 3 TD, 6 ATT (50.0%) David Garrard 2010: 12 TD, 23 ATT (52.2%) Ryan Tannehill 2011: 15 TD, 28 ATT (53.6%) Charles Clay 2011: 2 TD, 3 ATT (66.7%) Jonas Gray 2011: 9 TD, 12 ATT (75.0%) *Note: Davone's numbers include 1 ATT that was a run. **Note: Reggie's numbers include 1 TD and 4 ATT that were pass targets. ***Note: Michael's numbers include 1 ATT that was a run.
Multiple I've said it would be well worth our time to sign Burress. It's been so frustrating see this offense unable to put the ball in the end zone, and Plaxico is undeniably good in the red zone. On a side note, is Gray healthy enough to play this year? I thought he was injured.
Just saying, we have had our fair share of 1st down fade <incomplete>; 2nd down fade <incomplete>; 3rd down <sack>; 4th down FG!!!!!! I really hope its not one or the other all the time....do what works - all the time!
I hate the fade pass unless you have a guy who dominates that. Even then, it's a tough completion. I think if you can get some other options working in the red zone that the fade can be effective when it is unexpected.
I think if you continue to establish the moving pocket, Tannehill can be a weapon, his ability to run and throw, and throw, or run, could be ideal in the red zone..Those college efficiency stats there, impressive, and there were some others that CK brought up before the draft that we're good as well.
Very CFL in approach, you only run the ball off of the pass, not run the ball to set up the pass. I like it and think CC9 will be a scorer for us, and a tall Wr will emerge.
Jeff fuller is so impressive at going across the middle, you will sh&$ your pants for him, while he does it.
Learn or not, your choice, this really is nothing new Al13 We shall also see lighter lb's who are Safety size but can play like linebackers when needed.
We might wanna break out the 2010 tape, and the analysis from several analysts that he had 1st or 2nd round grade..
Yep, that is the anti Te prototype we will see in the NFL. I do have to wonder how much of our RZ woes centered on Carey/Colombo and not having a Rb who could block well enough?
You know you said "Fraid not" so I posted a picture of a frayed knot. I wasn't trying to get you to do anything.
