How Sustainable Is Miami Dolphins’ Ball Control Adaptations?

The Miami Dolphins are shaking things up with a strategic shift from explosive plays to a more controlled, possession-based offense. This new approach could redefine their game management and impact their standing in the NFL.

Discover how star receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are adapting to increased snap counts, potentially reducing their risk of big hits. The episode also explores the Dolphins’ running game challenges, despite strong numbers in 10+ yard rushes, and how upcoming opponents’ run defense vulnerabilities might play into Miami’s hands. With insights into the team’s evolving strategy, this discussion promises to be a must-listen for fans and analysts alike.

Tune in to uncover how the Dolphins’ new tactics could shape their season and what it means for their future matchups.

0:00 Intro

7:10 Offensive Strategy Shift

22:00 Running Game Challenges

24:31 Conclusion

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14 comments

  3. Thanks Kyle. IMO, the big challenge will come when McD has to blend the big play outlook with the ball control one. Correctly choosing when to zig, and when to zag, is far harder for an inexperienced coach than is sticking with one or the other.

  4. Buffalo turned their season around last year playing like this. I think teams are taking the big play away and they are taking what the defense is giving and not forcing it.

  7. Defenses have adjusted and are taking away their deep ball so kudos to Tua for not taking risks and throwing interceptions. All that is needed is to move the chains and get first downs until you get into the red zone and hopefully Mcdaniels gets creative and sets them up for TDs. He’s been somewhat lacking there with too much FG’s. Plus they eat time which keeps the ball away from opponents offense. As the experts say, in the NFL, if you score 24 or more points, you win. They have done that since Tua’s return. If the defense can hold the opponents below 24 points they win. They didn’t on the losses.

  8. I think Waddle and Tyreek are doing fine…When either of these two men are on the field, the defense hasr to respect them, so it leaves other players uncovered or pucking apart the zone….Just because Waddle and Hill don't have the numbers they did in the previous years, there impact is still felt….

  10. Imo, I'm not sure the explosive plays are gone. Instead, Miami has focused on making a more balanced and stable offense that has the talent to pull out explosive plays when necessary. Last two years met late season struggles because Miami could only score if they had explosive plays.

  11. This is fine with me! I'm not upset about the lack of explosive plays because they have replaced them with consistent and methodical offense. I hope they keep it up and win more against good teams because of it.

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