Playmakers not getting the ball enough?

by JPenedo on Oct 27, 2008 5:10 PM EDT

One thing that I have seen over the last few games that not many are talking about is Sparno is simply not giving the ball to the playmakers on a consistent basis. At first, it was just a thought in my hand but after reading Matty's latest entry, it really started to brew. Just like he said, Ted had a huge game. However, he wasn't on the field for even half the game. Why would he let this happen? Another example is Ronnie Brown. Yes, he is in the game much more but the ball is not going to him at a consistent basis. We even have word that they are trying to give the ball to Ricky more and we all have seen Cobbs also added into the mix a lot. I just feel that good teams give the ball to their playmakers. Especially for a position like running back and a player like Ronnie, where you proggressively gain steam as the game progresses, it is so important to keep giving it to him. I feel like as soon as they get going, they are yanked for another player. It is almost like we are still watching preseason games or even still in the Saban era (still evaluating players during regular season). Let me know what you all think.

Don't get me wrong though, I love my Dolphins and glad to be seeing them do well. I just feel like we can be so much better. We have a nice schedule coming up (excluding Denver this week) and I really think we can put on a run. Go Phins!

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The Screen

Is something they do not use nearly enough.

The problem with the running game is the line. Williams and Brown can’t get traction in the Pro Set. Thus the Wildcat came about.

Brown needs to be utilized in screen passes more. He is a monster when he has a shot at well executed screen play.

And Brown needs to hand the ball to Ricky at least 3 times in the wildcat. That play has a ton of potential and it barely gets used.

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by The Phinisher on Oct 27, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions

agree

not much from cobbs i really like martin the screen to any of our back if someonr gits hot let them catch on fire we do mix it up pretty good

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by phinfan on Oct 27, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions

who the f cares....we won

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 27, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions

Wow, that was an ignorant comment

Let this season BE GINN!

by JPenedo on Oct 27, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions

you're an ignorant comment

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 27, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions

ur a towel

"If my mother put on a helmet and shoulder pads and a uniform that wasn't the same as the one I was wearing, I'd run over her if she was in my way. And I love my mother."
--Bo Jackson

by Rzayo24 on Oct 28, 2008 2:38 AM EDT up reply actions

no ur a towel

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Oct 28, 2008 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions

you both are towels

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job
-Nicky Primetime

by finsxfactor on Oct 28, 2008 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm ok with it.....

It proves we are a balanced team and our guys are fresh at the end of the game. I like the fact Ginn comes in rested and can use his speed to blow by DB who have been on the field all day…..I love a fresh Ronnie who is coming off a knee injury running over guys at the end of the day because he’s fresh……I think Sparano is using his substitutions very well and should be praised for it. We have an awesome coaching staff, lets be thankfull for that…….

by jvw on Oct 27, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

shapes of things to come

should be rewarding if we are able to find out who is a talent and who isn’t. Its a team game so everyone should be involved some how some way. I think with each opponent comes different circumstances, and as long as we are able to plug in the right players, with the right plays it can only help us become more flexible each week. The most effective punch is one the other guy doesn’t see coming.

"Roses are red and violets are purple, sugar is sweet and so is maple surple"
R.M.

by HuskerDolphin on Oct 27, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

Ted Ginn just wasnt a part of the packages of some plays

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Oct 28, 2008 10:50 AM EDT reply actions

I don't agree with that though

Our playmakers should me more involved in the offense.

Let this season BE GINN!

by JPenedo on Oct 28, 2008 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions

Truth be told

I like that each guy has a certain job. Sometimes, Bess and Camarillo are better than Ginn, because maybe it’s a 3rd and short and we need a quick hitter to a guy with quickness and sure hands. Sometimes, we want London along with the TE’s because we’re going to run the ball or work the play action. Other times, you want Hagan and Wilford in there so the defense laughs hysterically and isn’t ready when we snap the ball.

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by Little Nicky 21 on Oct 28, 2008 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions