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The all 22 emphatic defensive stand.

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by djphinfan, Sep 17, 2013.

  1. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    http://nfl.si.com/2013/09/16/miami-dolphins-andrew-luck-indianapolis-colts/?sct=nfl_t13_a0



    Dolphins defense did something not many have accomplished against this Qb..Stopped the most dangerous Qb in a four down situation that I can think of, with his dual threat skillset we made the right calls, executed and forced him into some bad decisions, this bodes well for future situations when the game is on the line..
     
  2. Larry Little

    Larry Little Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    That is an outstanding breakdown. I just love articles like that.
     
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  3. Finrunner

    Finrunner Season Ticket Holder

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    That was excellent. Shows just how split-seconds matter in the NFL. On fourth down, two guys were coming open over the middle. If Wheeler doesn't beat Brown, it's an easy first down, where Luck has time to step up and make the wide open pass. Likewise, on second down, the pressure forced Luck into a bad throw where Fleener had turned Clemons. Almost ended up an INT.

    The N F L... just awesome.
     
  4. rafael

    rafael Well-Known Member

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    That was my thought exactly. When you blitz you pretty much know that if you don't get there in time you're at a disadvantage. It's always a step or two difference between being a great call and horrible call. IMO that was what the decision with our LBs and the draft this off-season was about. They decided that gaining that step or two towards the passer was worth it. That's why I didn't buy the we shouldn't blitz Luck strategy.
     
  5. Bpk

    Bpk Premium Member Luxury Box

    That was good. Glad to see they used four man and five man rushes for the most part, that drive.

    The riskiest blitz, and I'm sure if you went back and reviewed the game if we ran this, it probably cost us, would have been a 6 man rush. With Luck you either stay bak in coverage (4 man or 5 man rush) or bring the house (imo that's an 8 man rush, to make sure you get there).
     
  6. Bpk

    Bpk Premium Member Luxury Box

    I think it's about how many you blotz and when. Not just a 'don't blitz' or 'blitz' approach as a blanket philosophy.
     
  7. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    One thing I like is that with Odrick inside and better blitzing LBs, we now can force a pick-your-poison situation if teams want to double and chip Wake
     
  8. PhinsRock

    PhinsRock Premium Member Luxury Box

    Superb breakdown, I'm starting to really like our DC Coyle a lot!
     
  9. Onehondo

    Onehondo Senior Member Club Member

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    Just think we still have not really seen the Twin-Krakens unleashed. Just wait till Jordan's health is 100% and he gets acclimated and comfortable in the position. We definitely have not seen Jordan at his best yet.
     
  10. RoninFin4

    RoninFin4 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Nice find DJ, thanks for sharing.
     
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