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Tyreek's career stats may provide a great way to compare Tua to other QBs. Last game, he inched past his best yardage year with KC by 2 yards....

Winovich only had 5 defensive snaps. If he wasn't progressing up the depth chart, then moving on from him and allowing him to find another team...

It would have been a very tight timeline for McDaniel to hire Fangio and to assemble their respective offensive and defensive staffs. Potential...

The more important item is that Vance Joseph will become available if Cardinals hire a defensive-oriented HC. Joseph was a key part of the Gase...

Flores is also rumored for the Cardinal's HC position as their new GM has Patriot ties. Dolphins may end up swapping their Patriot defensive...

Kaepernick's performance against the Cardinals on September 28, 2015 is overlooked when he's re-evaluated. One the 49ers beat writers had a blog...

With a 17 game schedule, the NFL does not need overtime for the regular season. Whatever the new rules are, limiting and refining it as a...

Is it possible that Flores orchestrate his firing? This season started with Deshaun Watson making unprecedented demand for how a team hired a GM...

I don't buy how this trade talk has been framed. I think it's more likely that the Dolphins have a secondary trade with Houston that's held up by...

There was good insight on coaching philosophies when Pepper Johnson's vented to Deadspin about the Jets and Dolphins. Belichick's...

Since the team is back on the Blueprint, Bill and Bill's QB history might provide better clues. Only drafted 1 QB to coach in the 1st round Won...

Could Parker's extension be related to the QB move. His catch radius and ability to win jump balls would help bail out Taylor or Bortles if they...

Moore did a great job backing up Tannehill while he was under a rookie contract. Now, the circumstances have changed as Tannehill paid for...

I think Thomas adds a big possession receiver component to the offense. At the top of his 7-10 yard routes, his post-up basketball skills are...

Offensive lines look better if the play calling is less predictable and more balanced between run/pass. The team has put its resources toward...

Yep. I'm low-balling may expectations so if he produces similar stats of 20 catches for 250 yards; it could be very valuable if it results in...

Hunter may be one of those that failed at becoming a starter, but can help a team as a 4 receiver. Tannehill seems to throw with more...

Is what Sean Payton achieved in his first year with Drew Brees the best parallel for what Gase could achieve? I hope the game film gurus could...

His girlfriend's twitter feed has some pictures that I do not think Galant posted. It seems Dion is surrounded by a sports-oriented family with...

I don't know if Logan is the guy, but a big QB is a better fit if a team's trying is QB athleticism for 11 on 11 football. The 49ers put Smith...

DJ, I believe you overestimate Tannehill's athleticism. He was a wide receiver because he has good straight line speed, height, and adhered to...

I wonder if the role and profile for Dolphins' DE is changing with holding the edge and having height to disrupt quick slants becoming more...

I didn't mean it as that. My intention was to highlight that this draft may provide Gase with 3 years of core offensive players to incorporate...

He also took 4 years to get into the WR rotation to make regular contributions. The Steelers hit on a 7th round WR, but that hasn't altered their...

I think the strategy may have changed after unexpectedly landing Tunsil, where the thinking switched to become more offensive since the team has...

Yesterday's signings may turn up better than our initial reactions. With the draft attracting younger players, there will be more players seeking...

I was wrong. The new coaching staff must have initiated the contract talks as there was never any indications that team was trying to keep him....

It looks as if I was wrong. If they are trying to woo Matthews back, does it mean that another WR will lose snaps and perhaps moved to another team?

I appreciate the toughness that Matthews brings, especially with the lost of Charles Clay. Stills has huge question marks regarding his...

Rishard Matthews best games were against soft coverages. He's better suited to play with a dominant #1 WR that defenses try to blanket. The...

The common denominator from this year's AFC playoff teams to Brady's 1st Super Bowl year is that if you want to have a QB get the ball off in 2...

Cutting Thomas may require filling 2 spots - a starting G and one of the 2-3 back-up lineman on the gameday active roster. As bad as he is, he's...

Why are some so quick to get rid of under-performing young players? I understand that most don't want Dallas Thomas to start, but wouldn't you...

I think you overestimate McCain's coverage ability. He's also a potential liability if responsible for a lot of space. Instead, my wildcard is...

This is a strange season in the NFL with many teams with poor chance of making the playoffs. Perhaps, we'll finally see significant in season...

I thought with the DT depth, Anthony Johnson might slim down to compete at DE as Coyle had used Odrick. Instead, he may have bulked up to 317....

Tannenbaum was quite creative with Jets' players. One player's contract was structure so he could make immediate monthly payments. Others were...

I like this draft a lot even though it busted a number of my assumptions. It also seem that team was able to draft for need/player fit while...

Size is a great equalizer in football as it typically exposes an opposing player short on technique or athleticism. I have high hopes for late...

I try to look for trends in Dolphins' drafts, such as last year Hickey using top picks on NFL ready (SEC players) to fill less 'valuable'...

What I find interesting is that drafted players that line up opposite of the team's glaring needs of G & CB? Last training camp, Wake went hard...

This is a great signing, but let's add some context. The team goes into camp with 3 QBs that can throw the ball. Each is a pocket passer with...

The important aspect is that JT and Wake needed game experience, which help them to identify an effective way to play the run and develop multiple...

IMO, the value of Suh will be seen in the special packages. Last year, the defense had success with 5 DL and 3 safety formations. Both...

DG, I agree with your main premise. Outside analysts are missing the potential of Suh on the Dolphins' special defensive packages. These packages...

At this time, free agency rumors can mean many things: General interest the player; method to pressure another team to secure their own player...

I agree. A CB is a need and could provide a quick way to improve the defense. My assumption is Brent Grimes can be used to make opportunistic...

Armando, believe it or not, had a great post on the Landry question. IMHO, I think this issue is key for the off-season. If the staff thinks he...

I am shocked the NFL has not communicated the following: Due to the Patriots violation of the ball inflation rule, the NFL will takeover...

I'm surprised Devilfan13's link to fumble analysis by Sharp Football hasn't gotten more attention by this board. It's also been making the rounds...

Rex's non-quitting teams and strong defenses were good reasons for the Jets to retain. However, no longer think he is a good coach due to the...

His move to FB occurred at the beginning of the season with the playbook designed with few FB pass routes. With a full off-season and Egnew's...

Perhaps, it something Lazor discovered from watching old practice tapes. If so, it could provide a way to demonstrate a change in philosophy,...

In addition to the pass protection, Tannehill performance was hampered by losing 2 top targets during camp (Keller & and Binns) plus Lamar...

I'm no draftnik, but I think Arthur Lynch was picked since the staff views an inline TE as a distinct role from H-back, flex TE, & FB. He'll...

I think this may be more about cross-training Misi, then a 100% position swap. Allow him to earn snaps as he loses outside snaps to Wheeler,...

Defense - Retaining Starks indicates more 4-3 sets. Pressuring QB and backs on more snaps can solve the issues with the under-performing blitzing...

Perhaps, what made Albert so desirable is that he fits a planned new system so well that also benefit other unproven players. Does Thomas's game...

http://wagnerathletics.com/news/2013/3/5/FB_0305133945.aspx It seems that he has a working relationship with Turner.

There's an interesting concept for the Qatar World Cup that might be a good fit for the Dolphins -- an artificial cloud blimp....

Giants have had the same line problems as the Dolphins. Their solution was not to try to change Eli Manning into a short passer but rather to gut...

Rishard Matthews's breakout game should offer a reminder that the offense was designed for quick-hitting, ball-moving pass routes. Keller was...

I agree that Clay should be used more in short yardage. With the emergence of Egnew and Miller, the Dolphins have a set of players that can be...

You might see more returns pf deep kick-offs during the 1st few weeks of the season as teams try to take advantage of inexperience special team...

I think you may be over-thinking the size. The Dolphins want WRs that can run the full route tree inside and outside, which leads to WR that fall...

According to Philly articles I read, Watkins mental issues were reading stunts. He is/was an inexperienced football, drafted during a lockout...

Do you remember if he faced off against Von Miller and Aldon Smith? Perhaps, his role could be what they initially envisioned for Dallas Thomas;...

Wasn't that how he made it through the Colts training camp and stuck around on their practice squad? After that game (perhaps Steelers or Bears),...

DL - Ireland is always good for a trade to obtain a late round pick. My guess is that Kheeston Randall will be moved to open up a spot for A.J....

Miller looks better than TEs that made the roster in the past. If he's cut, it's likely that he'll end up on another team's roster, which may...

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2013/07/fins-update-wallace-role-expanding-sapp-holds-court-practice-notes-and-wed-buzz-.html...

Chris Perkins had some interesting tidbits in his Mike Wallace article....

My take is Clay greatly benefits from the team speed, especially Keller and Miller who add quickness to and around the LOS. LBs will have to run...

In the JAX game, did anyone notice if ERod penetrated the line to make 2nd level blocks? His youtube highlights showed some pass plays where he...

Aaron Rodgers has historically had near perfect numbers during preseason. His back-ups also had pretty good numbers so the difference may be that...

TE has been the pleasant surprise from camp and it seems that the depth has enabled Charles Clay to move to FB/HBack. Now, he'll be on the field...

Sherman's statements might have offer a preview of the roster. He seems to have indicated the maximum number of WRs in a formation and the role...

Normally, I would agree that the team keep players with different skills; however, I don't Lane has developed into a reliable blocking fullback....

Perhaps, we should view the OL situation as a positive sign. The team has made a transition from heavily investing in the OL to skill players....

Dallas always seems to have a new guy breaks out early to mid season. However, they fail to make the playoffs by losing divisional games late in...

Gratifying to whom? I think most, including Dolphins staff and Thomas, would agree with your initial assessment that Thomas would be a poor...

I think John Jerry's injury coincided with planned line shuffling, which seems more dramatic as they had to shift from plan a to plan c. Garner's...

Daniel Thomas may be the best compliment to Miller so Lamar doesn't get worn down by obvious pass blocking situations (i.e., when defense is...

I wonder if the 4th is a non-defensive coach that had an influence with game management. Football has become more like basketball. The latest...

Without pads and hitting, it doesn't make sense to waste practice time on FBs when you cannot evaluate their primary skill. Moreover, I believe I...

My estimation is Lamar Miller will be used heavily in base sets, where the formation forces the defense to use bigger, slower players. The base...

I think you're right with the offense having traditional FB. The bread and butter play for the base offense will be sideline throws, which sets...

Sherman's Packers had all-pro William Henderson, Najeh Davenport, and Vonta Leach. When Sherman resurfaced as the Texans's OC, the unheralded...

Bess's limitations also made the offense very predictable. The backs are all expected to be proficient at running, receiving, and pass blocking,...

In this article, it states that he was training for the draft in Davie and that is grandfather was a big fan of the 70's Dolphins.

I think Wake will be move around. Last year, he played LDE because of his ability to beat RTs for sacks, the defense's need of his pressures to...

The Dolphins WR bring different, complimentary skills, which hopefully leads to a high productivity from the unit. Hartline and Gibson are very...

What's glaring with this stat is that omits the running game. With Wallace and Hartline on the light side, adding Gibson may be as simple as...

You need to watch film of Keller when he played with Braylon Edwards. Keller's best route is to quickly slant toward the vacated spot of the...

KB, I'd agreed with your previous analysis that Wallace wasn't the target and Jennings was a better fit. Now, that the Dolphins have signed...

I don't like Keller as he is not the tall, seam-attacking TE everybody wants today. However, with the addition of Wallace, Keller can frequently...

Solidifying the RT position would seem to fit this staff's philosophy. Last preseason, they essentially penciled in players into a specific...

It's probably a good idea to allow your players to hit the open market. Too many players have salary demands based on monies paid during past...

It seems that the Phins are in Phase 1 of free agency, where they are trying to lock up young players by offering upfront money for years. As...

Solai has always played a critical role to help the defense limit rushing TDs; including when he struggled to break into the starting lineup....

Any chance that Long's performance has been impacted by Tannehill's tempo and the offense's frequent audibles? In the past, Long has been able to...

Sean Smith has been overlooked in this discussion. Team has to make a decision this year to offer him a contract extension. Miscast playing...

Thanks CK. I was hoping to see Gates show some ability as he did on the the sideline pass. I think his game should be modeled on Santana Moss,...

Position flexibility and depth are likely as important components of the offensive philosophy as tempo. The staff hopes to gain a match-up...

We need to hear more about how the team plans to develop OL. Moving Murtha to LG while developing a new right side sounds too much like Sparano's...

I think Jonathan Martin will be used as the back-up swing tackle and used in short-yardage situations as the 6th OL. This approach allows the...

Free agents, draft picks but no trade possibilities? I think Kevin Kolb could be moved, since the Cardinal's announced that he will compete for...

My take is that Sherman and Philbin believe that they can build a more efficient offense than the average NFL coach. After reviewing film, they...

The simple explanation for waiving Edds is that he was way down the depth chart and his development would take longer than it's worth. - ILB...

My guess is that they want TEs that similar skills Fasano (inline blocker) while offering a bigger target on his routes. A flex TE negates the...

His lacrosse background should help keep him at TE as the sport develops hand-eye coordination, lateral movement, catching the ball away from the...

Bingo. The new kick-off rule makes it very difficult to keep a return specialist. Big-play punt opportunities dependent on the punter...

With Bush's ability to spread a defense, the there's a greater need for a multidimensional FB. Bush's plays are likely to have wrinkles for the...

Is there any chance that Carey and Colombo are at their 'low point' and their performance will improve as they get their legs back? With the...

How should a zone blocking scheme look? It seems to me that the OL is trying to lock-up the 3 primary run-stuffing DL while the free OL move to...

I agree. Without an outlet receiver, I believe the QBs looked off intermediate routes too soon in order to make a more accurate throw to a...

Belichick's comment, "At the end of the year it goes down anyway . . . The ball just doesn’t carry as far in the cold” may indicate the objective...

I think Ireland may have provided a hint when he spoke about Hilliard. For me, this indicates the running game will be reduced, while the base...

The defense was built by the regime sticking to their plan. The "Planet Theory" worked to develop an effective DL with higher picks while proving...

Is it as simple as that or would the team need to make adjustments to compensate for Taylor not playing special teams? The current back-ups (IAK...

It seems karma has caught up with him. From Newsday

It may also be that the DL is returning to their run-stuffing success of last year, which makes a run-thumper LB unnecessary. Having more...

Pat Kirwan's current article, Quarterbacks under siege from all angles highlights the QB injuries and high number of picks, which may explain the...

Is there something specific with his current injury to put him on IR or is it the combination of it plus his bad knees? Last week's tape of...

I think a better way to phrase it is "playing with desperation". This team at times looks as willing to accept the failed drives and has a...

I think the change may be more to do with switch from a Pennington offense to a Henne. Linemen that could hold their run blocks a little longer...

My guess on why only 2 TEs were kept is that team has a number of RBs that can plot wing/slot back. None of the TEs show any ability to catch a...

Has the regime change their OL philosophy from run to pass blockers? Donald Thomas was horrible and Smiley has a bad shoulder. Was Groves pass...

My take is that David Martin was brought in to add a vertical threat but he did not click as well with Henne as Roberto Wallace did. This may be...

I would be careful with info from news reporters as they are frequently out-of-sync with when the team is evaluating players and game planning....

It seems likely that IAF will play mostly against run-blocking TEs. Since the Bills lack a receiving threat TE, the staff may have game-planning...

For me, a 2-TE set is the best way to complement Marshall's unique skills. This formation will put a lot of pressure on over-the-top safety, who...

The drama should be about Pennington and what his future holds. He may want to move on next season for another shot at starting; or view career...

Welcome back, Mr. Martin. I'm glad that he's become a fan favorite as he went beyond a typical player when he did not become gun-shy after taking...

Perhaps, it's part of the plan where Sparano wants a guy to rile up the rest of the OL, which consists of bunch of nice guys. Does anyone know...

Reports out of Giants OTA's highlighted sideline-to-sideline speed of their 4th round pick, Phillip Dillard. Perhaps, this made it more obvious...

Padre. I think the team plans on keeping a large role-playing SLB with IAK and Moses competing for the roster spot. It's against Parcells'...

Ben Volin makes a good point that A tweener SLB/DL role player makes sense when you consider that the Jets used an OL as a TE for nearly 250...

I'm hoping that Marshall's presence improves the players around him to gain chunk yards. Two areas that I like to see are as follows:...

FUN for the fans or the players? A running QB is not popular with good WRs. One of the benefits of the Wildcat is popular with the players...

I have to believe that when the staff analyzed White's college tapes, they saw something unique. My guess is that he ran through his...

Thanks Alan, I think I starting to get it. A formation with Dansby playing opposite of Wake would allow him to be position in between our...

Alen, How does your double eagle compare to Nolan's defense with the Ravens? Denver could be a misleading as he may have had to exposed his...

Is it possible that pass rushing role of a WLB is overestimated due to past Dolphins teams and Elvis Dumervil's success? Reading through Mike...

Nolan Defense Powerpoint The web site Advanced Football Stats has a link for Mike Nolan's 2005 Ravens defensive scheme. It documents and...

Thanks for the video.

Marshall changes everything - Go big w 1 WR sets Brandon Marshall can challenge #1 CBs, which will make the Phins' big packages much more potent....

I think you may be right with a CB plans. Parcell's teams frequently had one decent corner that played on an island while the other with...

Does anyone know if Wilson has leadership and communication skills? When he played with the Giants, their young corners went through a rough...