Review of Sloppy Win Over the Jacksonville Jaguars

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Anthony Sanchez

The saying goes a win is a win, but when your offense continues to start of slow that is a bit concerning considering that we are midway through the season. The defense shines again with constant pressure, turnovers and the ability to keep this team competitive in games while the offense struggles. Coach Philbin in my opinion really needs to get a grip on the offensive woes; especially with the background of being an offensive coordinator, one thing is to have a few bad series, but to not even score three points in the first quarter against the Jaguars is alarming. Many players have expressed their concern with the continuous slow starts like Mike Wallace who has been the most vocal and understandably so, considering how much he has been paid to take the top off defenses and it is not happening at the rate it should considering the talent that is Mike Wallace.

I must admit that going into this game I felt this could easily be a trap game; especially with the Jaguars coming off their first victory carrying a pretty hard nose defense that can get after you. The Jaguars defense started the game on fire really applying pressure to Ryan Tannehill and penetrating through the offensive line causing havoc in the backfield, but the Miami Dolphins offensive line did regroup, they helped protect Ryan Tannehill better and did a better job in the run as the game wore on. The part that really gets me about the offense is how there is no identity yet, we have no calling card of who we are it seems as if we wait until the last possible second to try something different to turn the game around, which in turn could be dangerous moving forward with these next four games against the Chargers, Lions, Bills and Broncos. I do not want to sound like we lost, but we did struggle an beat a team that was going into our game at (1-6), so I understand when I hear players like Mike Wallace gripe an express concern. Mike Wallace finished the game with just two catches for fifty nine yards zero touchdowns, the lone touchdown went to wide receiver Rishard Matthews for three yards on that catch. The running game was on and off, but was better in the second half which helped Lamar Miller finish with fourteen carries for 78 yards, Ryan Tannehill five carries for 48 yards and Daniel Thomas four carries for 18 yards, in total the offense produced 13 points, which when they take on the Charges this sunday November 2nd that will not be enough to come out victorious.

The Defense once again is the backbone of this organization I can only tip my cap to them, because despite the offense not producing or pulling their own weight they continue to fight, work and refuse to give up. The defense this past sunday put the team on their back assisting to provide fourteen points off two timely interception returns by safety Louis Delmas and Pro Bowl Cornerback Brent Grimes. The Defensive front once again was all over the opposing quarterback applying pressure, the defense came away with four sacks, one by Reshad Jones, Cameron Wake, rookie Terrence Fede and Jonathan Freeny. At the end of every game I come away with if the offense gets it together the Miami Dolphins legitimately have a playoff type defense that can apply pressure, has done a pretty good job against the run, causes turnovers and for the most part they bend at times but do not break, really not much else to say or comment by far the best unit on the team.

The Dolphins now will take on a team in the San Diego Chargers that can score, can really apply pressure for you to keep up with them and are led by a fiery quarterback in Philip Rivers. This sunday will be a true test to see where this team is at, the positive is that the game will be played here in Miami at Sun Life Stadium at 1:00pm. In my humble opinion I think between coach Joe Philbin and offensive coordinator Bill Lazor have to agree to call more plays down the field take advantage of the weapon that is Mike Wallace we have seen that many cornerbacks can not keep up with him and more often than not he is open for the big play. The only way Ryan Tannehill will get better and more comfortable with the long ball is by repetition in real time when the bullets are flying not in practice where the environment is controlled. I go back again to confidence, because he has the physical tools, the arm strength, the mobility, but when it comes to the long ball it's like he's afraid to make a mistake or at times seems like he wants to drop the perfect pass, but when you have a guy with speed and the hunger to go make big plays you just have to let it fly, see Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, big Ben Roethlisberger, what all those guys have in common is they don't hold back on the deep ball they see it and let it fly to allow their speedsters to go make a play.

In the end there is no secret formula the Miami Dolphins have the talent on both sides of the ball, we go back to the word consistency and that is what the mantra should be for this offensive group stay consistent and within your personnel and the results will take care of themselves. I believe this team can make a run if the offense catches up with the defense, but it does start with the coaching and the ability to adjust, to create, inspire and provide the best opportunities for the players to succeed and flourish. Tune in Sunday to watch the Miami Dolphins take on the San Diego Chargers at 1:00pm and see if they can make it three in a row while also keeping pace with the New England Patriots
(6-2) and Buffalo Bills (5-3).

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Great Resolve In Win Against Chicago Bears

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  Anthony Sanchez

The Miami Dolphins went into Chicago to take on the Bears and what I witnessed was a team who put it together for all four quarters and showed what kind of team they can be when they are focused and united. The Chicago Bears did not know what hit them from start to end, the Miami Dolphins ran the ball well enough, offensive line did a pretty a good job run and pass blocking, Ryan Tannehill had one of his best games of his young career, the defense again lived up to the hype and the front four did not disappoint overall good job by the defense, the coaching was better and head coach Joe Philbin showed trust in the team by going for it on fourth and one which turned out a big play by Ryan Tannehill. If there is one sore eye to point out was special teams more so, kicker Caleb Sturgis who continues to have the misses and even had his kicked blocked.

It was nice to see a game plan come together as there was tempo, decisiveness, physicalness, the versatility and dynamic play calling. The offense was running how offensive coordinator Bill Lazor envisioned, Ryan Tannehill was 25 of 32 while throwing for 277 yards passing and took advantage of his athletic ability adding 48 yards rushing on six carries; while completing passes to eight different wide receivers. The running backs did well and were efficient Lamar Miller contributed with 61 yards on eighteen carries an a touchdown and Daniel Thomas seven carries for 25 yards. The Wide Receiving unit was efficient and all had a hand in the passing game most notably Charles Clay four receptions 58 yards and one touchdown,  Mike Wallace five receptions 46 yards and one touchdown and the rookie Jarvis Landry four receptions 46 yards. The offensive line showed they can provide balance, in todays game they played solid all game in pass protection and opening up running lanes; especially on key third and fourth downs.

What is there to say about the defense, this unit continues to play hard for one another and game in and game out they give this Dolphins team a chance to win. In the win against the bears the Miami Dolphins stepped up big stuffing the run and playing those big, massive wide receivers as best as you can play them holding Brandon Marshall to six catches 48 yards zero touchdowns and Alshon Jeffery 2 catches 9 yards zero touchdowns. The two only touchdowns that were scored came from running back Matt Forte. The front four hurried and applied pressure all game to Jay Cutler in doing so, Cameron Wake, Louis Delmas and Derrick Shelby each recorded sacks and safety Reshad Jones contributed with the lone interception for the defensive unit.

In the end I say again not much negative to speak about this was a collective team win from start to finish. I have to commend the coaching they went back to the drawing board and did not sulk or point fingers after that tough loss last week versus Green Bay. I saw fire and passion from the players, the coaching staff had a plan and from start to finish it was followed and executed. The frustrating part is this is not a surprise to me that they can play this way, there is all the talent you can want on both sides of the ball, the tough pill to swallow is the inconsistency. We have seen so far in halfs how good the Dolphins can be when they are aggressive, precise and confident, but this game against the Chicago Bears was charge from quarter one thru four and coach Philbin did a better job of allowing his coordinators on both sides of the ball to stay aggressive and not just hold onto a win, but earn a win.

This upcoming sunday the Miami Dolphins will be taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, do not sleep on the Jaguars; especially after coming off their first win of the season against the Cleveland Browns this past sunday. The Jaguars have a first round quarterback starting in Blake Bortles who has shown glimpses of being worthy of a first round pick, Bortles has had his ups and downs but the rookie has held his own and has made plays, so this is a game the Miami Dolphins can not overlook consider this a trap game. The coaching staff must do a good job of not allowing the team to take their opponent for granted, instead must remind them of how nice and smooth it was to play like they did against the Chicago Bears, so that they can come out of Jacksonville with a win and keep pace with the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills for the division.

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Follow Up To Tough Loss Against The Green Bay Packers

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Anthony Sanchez

The Miami Dolphins prepare to take on the Chicago Bears this week after a tough loss versus the Green Bay Packers, the team showed once again the inconsistency that is frustrating for fans and supporters of the team. Once again there was a Dr. Jekyll and DR. Hyde effect in this game offensive flow was nowhere to be found in the first half, but emerged in the second half, the defense was pretty good overall applying constant pressure on Aaron Rodgers and then the coaching is what leaves you scratching your head and makes you wonder if all this is too much for coach Joe Philbin.

The offense was a tale of two halfs, a very slow, sloppy start to the game where Ryan Tannehill was erratic, inaccurate, play calling was very vanilla, there were dropped passes as we are becoming accustomed with this team and the experiment of having Mike Pouncey at guard was starting to look suspect. The second half kicks off with the Miami Dolphins offensively moving the ball up and down the field with little resistance, the running game came alive, passes were being completed and Ryan Tannehill did a better job at spreading the ball around.

The defense lived up to its billing with another strong performance against a top offense with an elite quarterback in Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Rodgers was harassed, hurried, sacked and pressured all game, the run defense against a bruising running back like Eddie Lacy was outstanding very little production came from their run game. I continue to be impressed with how Jelani Jenkins game has improved with every start an snap, Koa Misi had a nice productive return, safety Reshad Jones return from suspension was welcomed as he was around the ball making plays.

This brings me to my main concern and that is the coaching staff and more so coach Joe Philbin, when games are on the line time and time again it just seems like he buckles under the pressure and or has no confidence in what he wants to do. Prime example in the game against the Packers is with 3:01 left in the game and no timeouts left for the Packers the Miami Dolphins get the ball back and with first, second down they throw the ball removing very little time of the clock and then follow it up with a run which left one of the most dangerous players / quarterback plenty of time to put together a drive. To complete his blunders on the sidelines coach Joe Philbin used time outs while Green Bay was on offense and on a critical fourth down where Packers looked confused and were having trouble getting the play in which after the timeout played out with Aaron Rodgers hitting wide receiver Jordy Nelson for a first down and then you know how the story ends you have a fake spike that gets them close to the goal line and with six seconds left in the game Aaron Rodgers hits his tight end Quarless for the winning touchdown.

In the end the players did all they could to win this game and coach Joe Philbin found a way to give away the victory, it is tough enough to win consistently in the NFL, but when you give away a victory it becomes that much harder to succeed. Stephen Ross and Dennis Hickey will really have to evaluate coach Joe Philbin at the end of the year, but in my opinion it might be time to move on from the experiment the results are just not there. This team has a roster with talent, but it is not maximized or used to the best of their abilities and in my opinion will continue to be that way if coach Joe Philbin sticks around I believe he is a good coordinator, but in no way is he ready to be a head coach and deal with all the decisions that need to be made when the bullets are flying, no disrespect to the coach some coaches are meant to be head coaches and some coordinators. Stay tuned for the Miami Dolphins as they take on the roller coaster Chicago Bears October 19, 2014 at 1pm.

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