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Dolphins new weekly practice schedule

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Paul 13, Sep 10, 2013.

  1. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    A couple of the local reporters are talking about this today. Apparently Dolphins are practicing in full Tuesday and Wednesday, with Thursdays off, and then the usual walk thru on Friday (assuming games on Sunday as normal). This is different than the normal schedule of Wed/Thurs practice with Friday walk thru. Curious as to the positive and negatives at play here. Could it be a big deal either way?
     
  2. RoninFin4

    RoninFin4 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Well, having worked for a former NFL player, I know they get 1 day per week off. It was traditionally Tuesday for most teams. Monday was for film review, recovery, watching tape on the next week's opponent, etc. (more for the coaches). I think if Miami plans on instituting practices with full pads; I believe teams are allowed 14 per season, then having a day off toward the end of the week helps players recover better.

    Primary installation and game-prep is usually done in the first two full practices, so I don't see it being a big deal.
     
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  3. DePhinistr8

    DePhinistr8 Season Ticket Holder

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    Maybe having that day off later in the week would allow them to stay fresh? Recover from their prior practice days so they can have their legs under them for Sunday?
     
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  4. Ohiophinphan

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    If the installs are now on Tuesday, it also gives them another day of mental study.
     
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  5. SICK

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    Recovery closer to the next game, I like that.
     
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  6. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    Sounds like a good idea to keep the players fresh. I wonder if this has ever been done before.
     
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  7. Stringer Bell

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    Wish teams would be required to disclose when they practice in full pads.
     
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  8. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    :up:
     
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  9. SICK

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    .....why?
     
  10. Stringer Bell

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    To see if there is any type of relationship between those practices and performance the following game.
     
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  11. PhinFan1968

    PhinFan1968 To 2020, and BEYOND! Club Member

    I wouldn't like somebody messing with my boom-boom time...wonder how many NFL wives are gonna need to change the pool boy's schedule?
     
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    seabass0795 New Member

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    So would this schedule have anything to do with an up tempo offense? The Eagles are trying to run a very fast offense, and last year the Dolphins had appeared to be doing just that in TC with two scrimmage plays going back to back.
     
  14. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-notes-0911-20130910,0,470125.story

     

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