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SVN · 11-23-2008, 11:49 PM

Miami Dolphins never really had a fighting chance against Patriots - Miami Dolphins - MiamiHerald.com

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The Dolphins, you see, spent much of last week expecting the Patriots to try to run at their defense. They expected the Patriots to brawl, yes, but they expected that brawl to come from an ornery ground game set on protecting a young quarterback from making mistakes.

Well, the Patriots opened the game in the shotgun formation and threw the ball 10 consecutive times. New England blew Miami's expectations and preparation out of the stadium when they used the shotgun set with four or five receivers 18 times in the first quarter alone.

''That shocked us,'' nose tackle Jason Ferguson said.

The shock eventually wore off but the Dolphins still could mount little pass-rush with their defensive lineman. So the Dolphins were forced to blitz to get pressure on quarterback Matt Cassel. They brought cornerbacks and linebackers to remind him he's Matt Cassel and not Tom Brady.

But Cassel didn't seem to get it. He continued to play like Brady, throwing for 415 yards and three touchdowns.

why did they prepare for a heavy run game ? didnt they see the jets game ?

***maverick4*** · 11-23-2008, 11:51 PM

Good game plan going in, but I still don't like how we used mostly shotgun. I don't think it's smart to keep telegraphing whether it's a run or pass so often like we do. At least keep Cassel under center more, and keep 1 RB back there, to keep the defense more off balance in the future.

The Dolphins had the 10th best D in terms of points given up, so that was a great game for Cassel.

SVN · 11-23-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by maverick4

Good game plan going in, but I still don't like how we used mostly shotgun. I don't think it's smart to keep telegraphing whether it's a run or pass so often like we do. At least keep Cassel under center more, and keep 1 RB back there, to keep the defense more off balance in the future.

The Dolphins had the 10th best D in terms of points given up, so that was a great game for Cassel.

well they wanted to spread with 4-5 wide instead of having a RB and maybe its easier for him to stand back and read the defense than under center and when dropping back.we did the same thing last yr

***maverick4*** · 11-24-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SVN

well they wanted to spread with 4-5 wide instead of having a RB and maybe its easier for him to stand back and read the defense than under center and when dropping back.we did the same thing last yr

Well it kills us against a team that has a good pass rush, like the Giants. In the next few weeks, we can't let elite DE's just pass rush all day, they have to fear our run or other plays that will defuse their all out pass rush attitude.

***Deus Irae*** · 11-24-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by maverick4

Well it kills us against a team that has a good pass rush, like the Giants. In the next few weeks, we can't let elite DE's just pass rush all day, they have to fear our run or other plays that will defuse their all out pass rush attitude.

You're a broken record, and it's a pathetic tune. The team went 16-0 last season playing just like this. Quit complaining or find another team to follow, because this will be the Patriots offense for as long as Brady/Cassel/Belichick is around.

SVN · 11-24-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by maverick4

Well it kills us against a team that has a good pass rush, like the Giants. In the next few weeks, we can't let elite DE's just pass rush all day, they have to fear our run or other plays that will defuse their all out pass rush attitude.

next week is next week.when have the pats played the same 2 weeks in a row ? and about the giants last yr , it was 1 in 19 games. So obviously they know what is working when.