From Earl Gottfried:

Whats up Alain, chances are you’ll discover me bugging you recurrently after your weblog posted your e-mail level of contact. Anyway, what’s improper with the protection’s tackling? How do you repair it through the season? Tua appeared nice on the primary drive, then out of sync many of the remainder of the way in which. Was it Steelers changes or lack of actual follow time together with his receivers? Or did his early scramble knock some sense out of him? The relative urgency to make any play appeared to return rapidly.

Thanks Earl, and I gave out the e-mail tackle particularly so people may attain out. The problems with tackling aren’t restricted to the Dolphins, and so they stem largely from the shortage of contact at follow, and I’m undecided the way you repair these in the course of the season. Sure, Tua appeared off for many of the recreation in opposition to the Steelers, and even on the primary drive his throws weren’t completely on track however the receivers did a superb job of adjusting. After which props to the Steelers for adjusting on protection and taking away the center of the sector. I might purchase the “out of sync” concept for Tua’s off evening much more than the early scramble, although that play wasn’t very good on his half. Possibly he simply wasn’t as sharp due to the inactivity for a few weeks.

From Michael McDonald:

Hello Alain, is not it time we see both Gaskin or Ahmed as an alternative of Edmonds when Mostert wants a breather? For a third-down again, his palms have been actually poor and his rushes have been nothing particular (aside from the run on the finish of the Baltimore recreation)?

Hey Michael, it’s exhausting to argue with what you’re saying there. It seems proper now like Edmonds actually is preventing the ball when it’s thrown in his route, which clearly is a significant downside. I do suppose Edmonds has an extended leash, however I may see Ahmed (I believe he is forward of Gaskin) getting some taking part in time sooner slightly than later if this continues.

From Dug-E-Fresssh (@fluflu3):

Our particular groups play has been exceptionally “Meh” this yr, particularly on the subject of our return yardage. What offers, Alain, why are we so common (at greatest)?

From Luke Fader (@lukefader):

Hello Alain, who’s most accountable for the poor efficiency within the Particular Groups return recreation?

Hey Dug and Luke, I completely get the query as a result of the Dolphins’ punt return numbers are actually ugly, however I truthfully haven’t seen many situations the place there’s been a chance for a giant return. It looks like there’s an opponent just about on prime of the returner as quickly as he fields the punt. And the identical for kickoff returns, the place you understand that Raheem Mostert has nice velocity however simply hasn’t had an opportunity to interrupt one.

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From O’shay Morris (@oshaym21):

Ought to Miami be involved with Tua’s incapability to place up factors now that he has weapons & time to throw? … Ought to Miami commerce for Quinn? His $ can be pro-rated.

Hey O’Shay, yeah, I do suppose there’s trigger for concern with the offense on the whole as a result of for all of the reward Tua has been getting nationally, the truth is that exterior of that loopy Baltimore recreation, the Dolphins scored 20, 21 and 16 factors within the different three video games that Tua has began and completed. Now, that’s not all on Tua, however it’s a concern that this offense isn’t producing extra factors on a constant foundation. As for Quinn, the Dolphins have already got Emmanuel Ogbah, Jaelan Phillips, Melvin Ingram and Andrew Van Ginkel as edge defenders, and I’d personally prefer to see AVG get extra snaps, so I’m undecided precisely how Quinn would slot in there.

From Jorge boyd (@raga1922):

Hello Alain, Tua was considerably off within the recreation in opposition to the Steelers. Do you suppose it was rust or is it one thing else?

Hey Jorge, Tua undoubtedly was off in opposition to the Steelers, and there could possibly be one thing to the concept that he hadn’t performed in additional than three weeks, suppose Pittsburgh deserves credit score as properly for what it did on protection after the primary two drives.

From Ken Dorsey’s iPad (@Plopez11598):

Nice work placing out a lot Dolphins information. You’ve got develop into one among my go-tos for day by day information. Any rationalization on why they appeared to go away from the skin zone in opposition to the Steelers? It was rattling close to unstoppable, then went inside with Edmonds, the fourth-down name was irritating.

Hey there, love the Twitter title (massive Ken Dorsey fan) and thanks. No clear rationalization about going away from the skin zone, which I didn’t actually discover, to be sincere, however there’s all the time changes being made all through a recreation on each side of the ball. I additionally didn’t just like the fourth-down name, beginning with going for it, then deciding to go along with a operating play, after which Edmonds going inside when replays confirmed had he reduce left exterior of Connor Williams, he in all probability would have gotten the primary down.

From Reza Hariri (@Therealrezpect1):

With us getting shorthanded within the defensive backfield, do you see assistance on the way in which by way of follow squad, FA or commerce? The particular groups guys that performed, performed properly however simply not sustainable. We’d like one other veteran security and at the least 1 extra nook, ideally a slot.

Hey Reza, first off, the follow squad defensive backs are security Verone McKinley III and cornerbacks Kalin Barnes and Tino Ellis, and the newest addition, Jamal Perry. The issue with dropping Brandon Jones is he was the one pure sturdy security, whereas Jevon Holland and Eric Rowe, in addition to McKinley, as extra free security varieties. The Dolphins have already got elevated McKinley twice from the follow squad and it wouldn’t shock me to see him ultimately signed to the 53-man roster. At cornerback, the Dolphins appear happy with what they’ve and Kader Kohou and Keion Crossen will probably be again sooner or later, with Byron Jones all the time lurking within the background. So, sure, I may see a commerce for a cornerback, however I simply as simply may see the Dolphins sustaining the established order.

From Paul Bryan Schneider (@schnizz99):

Why do not we commerce one among our RBs who can begin on most groups for a superb CB?? Missed McDaniel’s postgame convention; what was his rationale on going for 4th down and three as an alternative of kicking a FG and going up by 2 scores within the 2nd half? Analytics stated to go for FG.

Hey Paul, first off, I’m sorry, however I’m not agreeing with you that the Dolphins have a operating again apart from Raheem Mostert who may begin on most groups, and definitely not anyone for whom a group would hand over a superb cornerback. As for the fourth-and-3, McDaniel defined it as a intestine feeling. And I personally don’t care what analytics stated, I say it was a nasty transfer as a result of, no matter analytics, there was no motive to show down a simple probability to go up two scores in opposition to a group that’s not superb offensively. That made zero sense to me.

From mikethewreck (@mgcroteau):

With their earlier expertise collectively at Oregon, why not run McKinley and Holland because the again finish? I do know Fejedelem has extra expertise however possibly faculty buds can get their mojo going.

Hey Mike, my expectation is that Eric Rowe will probably be beginning at security with Holland with Brandon Jones occurring IR. And Fejedelem was used there in opposition to Pittsburgh due to circumstances; I truly do consider that of the 2 situations there, the Dolphins would go along with Holland/McKinley earlier than Holland/Fejedelem.

From Huge Ern McDolphin (@dana_buice):

Hey my buddy, the Dolphins appear to scrub up their penalty downside. 5 penalties for 30 yards is a fairly clear recreation. Particularly for a group that has been struggling in that space. What ought to we anticipate sooner or later from these Dolphins on this area?

Hey Dana, that’s all the time troublesome to foretell, however it was completely a significant constructive to see the Dolphins cease their two-game run of unhealthy penalty points.

From sweetpou812 (@pfs0u812):

What’s the most important motive in your eyes why this offense can’t rating touchdowns constantly?

Hey there, yeah, that’s an excellent query as a result of, for all of the discuss this new offense, the truth is the group hasn’t topped 21 factors as soon as apart from the Baltimore recreation. And if we have a look at the how the drives have ended, there’s not likely a typical theme. What I can let you know is that the issue is not not ending drives as a result of the Dolphins are fifth within the NFL in crimson zone proportion and third in goal-to-go conditions.

From Fins Up! (@VaralloTony):

Can the Dolphins nonetheless compete with the Payments and Chiefs with so many accidents to the DB room?

Hey Tony, it relies upon what you imply by “compete.” Let me outline it this manner: The Dolphins are a transparent stage beneath the Payments and Chiefs presently, identical to each different group within the AFC. Sure, the Dolphins defeated the Payments, however it took an ideal storm of opportune performs at key moments and errors by the Payments for that to occur and the purpose unfold if the groups met on a impartial discipline would mirror the truth there. And the identical with the Chiefs. And it’s not nearly DB accidents. The Payments and Chiefs offenses are simply far more constant than the Dolphins’, which is why they’re averaging round 30 factors a recreation and Miami is at 21 factors.

From Bebbers (@BebbLawrence):

Do you see us being consumers or sellers because the commerce deadline approaches? And who/what positions do you foresee us concentrating on?

Hey there, provided that the Dolphins at present maintain a playoff place, there’s no method they’re sellers. Having stated that, anyone will be traded if somebody is prepared to supply over-the-top worth for him. However total the Dolphins clearly are consumers right here and the goal place definitely would appear to be the secondary given all of the accidents there.

From Phinfanalyst (@Phinfanalyst):

With Ross dropping Miami’s first-rounder, I really feel like this group is now firmly in win-now mode, and due to this fact extra more likely to make a giant commerce. Which place are they probably to deal with earlier than the deadline?

Hey there, the Tyreek Hill commerce and Terron Armstead signing ought to have informed you this group was in win-now mode. As talked about earlier than, the obtrusive space of want proper now could be the secondary.

From Coach Kenny Simpson (@fbcoachsimpson):

How do you make the offense extra constant and never reliant on massive performs?

Hey Kenny — or do you get the Deion Sanders therapy and I’ve to name you “Coach Kenny”? — that’s an excellent query and it’s an excellent level you deliver up that this offense has been too big-play-reliant. One clear method can be to show the main focus to the operating recreation and actually keep it up, however then the 2 greatest playmakers on offense are Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, and wouldn’t it make appear to not characteristic them as a lot as attainable? So how about possibly incorporating extra jet sweeps and double reverses into the sport plan, which takes care of each points.

From James Sonny Burnett (@JamesBurnett11):

Who’s left within the defensive backfield? I am critical.

Hey James, on the energetic roster, not counting IR-bound Brandon Jones, the defensive backs are Justin Bethel, Xavien Howard, Noah Igbinoghene, Kader Kohou, Elijah Campbell Keion Crossen, Clayton Fejedelem, Jevon Holland and Eric Rowe. The follow squad contains security Verone McKinley III, and cornerbacks Kalin Barnes and Tino Ellis together with the newest addition, Jamal Perry.

From Navyninja99 (@navyninja99):

Do you suppose Brandon Shell may substitute AJ at RT. If he can, ought to the Dolphins take into account transferring AJ to LG over Liam?

Hey there, completely Brandon Shell may substitute Austin Jackson at proper deal with. The truth is, I’d be stunned to see Shell faraway from the beginning lineup at this level after two good performances as a starter. As for the opposite thought, I get that Eichenberg has had points in go safety (selecting up twists, for one factor and false begins), however he had a superb run blocking in opposition to the Steelers. So undecided about that one.

From Mark Rodriguez (@MarkRodSTL):

Is the “dropsies” a brand new factor for Chase Edmonds? Did he have this downside earlier than? If not, may it’s the rotation of a left-handed thrower?

Hey Mark, Edmonds’ superior stats by means of Professional Soccer Reference, he had 10 drops in his first 4 seasons earlier than becoming a member of the Dolphins, however 5 of them got here within the 2019 season. And identical to this yr, he had 4 that season in a four-game span. So possibly he simply goes by means of spurts the place he’s preventing the ball just a little bit. I believe I’d purchase that greater than adjusting to a lefty passer.

From Dixon Tam (@DixonTam):

Who’s been the most important free-agent signing bust up to now — Cedrick Wilson or Chase Edmonds? How would they rank w/ earlier signings? Bonus query: Will there be a Congressional listening to into what sort of witchcraft was used to take away Edmonds’ means to catch a soccer?

From Adnas (@Anase815):

Who has been an even bigger disappointment as a free agent signing Chase Edmonds or Cedrick Wilson? I had excessive hopes for them.

Hey Dixon, ha! Humorous one. Yeah, Edmonds little doubt is preventing the ball proper now. And for each Dixon and Adnas, I’d say Edmonds has been an even bigger disappointment as a result of his manufacturing simply hasn’t been very spectacular in lots of alternatives, whereas Wilson simply hasn’t had many probabilities — although the truth that Trent Sherfield clearly has handed him within the pecking order is disappointing in itself. However neither come near being probably the most disappointing free agent signings. Off the highest of my head, the 2 who actually stand out in a nasty method are tight finish Eric Inexperienced in 1995 and vast receiver Ernest Wilford (can’t keep in mind the yr).

From Jim Kellys Burner (@Honus_Swagner):

Am I improper to say Mostert + Kareem Hunt can be a hard-hitting combo? Is Edmonds value something?

Hey Honus Swagner (love that!), sure, Edmonds is value one thing. Come on, man. He’s going by means of a tough patch proper now, however he’s all the time been a superb complementary again and that hasn’t modified. As for Hunt, hmm, don’t find out about that. Is he actually that a lot of an improve? It is a man who by no means has come near matching his nice rookie season in KC and definitely has some baggage. So, like I stated, don’t find out about that one.

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