Miami Dolphins’ scaled-back defense might get a ‘spike’ against Texans
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Sceetoforum_veteranOPhttp://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article40979295.html
Lou Anarumo, who simplified the defensive scheme vs. the Titans, might adjust it against the Texans
Dolphins are concerned about Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins, especially with Brice McCain hobbled
Dan Campbell says Cam Wake’s impact last Sunday against the Titans was ‘as good as he’s ever been’
The Dolphins were suffocating on defense — sacking Marcus Mariota six times, forcing four turnovers (two fumbled, two interceptions) and surrendering just 299 yards.
That’s the good news. The bad: the Houston Texans, this week, now have that on tape. And — perhaps more importantly — so does Bill Belichick, whose Patriots host the Dolphins next Thursday.
“We’ve been paring it down over the last few weeks,” he added. “It might spike up this week and next week. It’s all about the team that we’re playing.”
The key to beating the team they’re playing this week is this: Cover Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins, the AFC’s Offensive Player of the Week.
He’s not only the Texans’ top target, he’s pretty much their only target.
Texans quarterbacks have thrown to Hopkins a staggering 90 times through six games; his 726 receiving yards are the most in the NFL through six weeks.
“He presents a boatload of problems,” Anarumo acknowledged.
Colmaxforum_veteranHopkins scares me. I don't know much about him, so someone will have to chime in. I've just seen highlights. Is he big? Fast? How has he gotten this many yards; esp. if he's pretty much the only thing on their offense?
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djphinfansubscriberI really don't think the board appreciates how good Brent grimes really is...the guy is great corner...and no matter what folks try to say hasn't lost a step..last week he measured the knee beautifully...knew what he could and couldn't do and still made the biggest play of the game....hopefully our new coordinator has some different theories and will allow grimes to follow the kid all over..
SICKforum_veteran"djphinfan wrote:
I really don't think the board appreciates how good Brent grimes really is...the guy is great corner...and no matter what folks try to say hasn't lost a step..last week he measured the knee beautifully...knew what he could and couldn't do and still made the biggest play of the game....hopefully our new coordinator has some different theories and will allow grimes to follow the kid all over..
He's been extremely streaky for the better part of last year and this year....he dropped a game changing INT against Jax to end the first half, he "slips" all the time giving up huge yards, and always is playing too soft on 3rd and longs. Hes far from the amazing CB people claim sometimes. Hes alright, and way better than we've had, but he aint all that and a bag of chips..
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KeyFinforum_veteran"SICK wrote:
He's been extremely streaky for the better part of last year and this year....he dropped a game changing INT against Jax to end the first half, he "slips" all the time giving up huge yards, and always is playing too soft on 3rd and longs. Hes far from the amazing CB people claim sometimes. Hes alright, and way better than we've had, but he aint all that and a bag of chips..
You'd better hope that Miko doesn't read that...I hear she's on the comeback tour as well and looking to lay someone out.
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SICKforum_veteran"KeyFin wrote:
You'd better hope that Miko doesn't read that...I hear she's on the comeback tour as well and looking to lay someone out.
**** her shes the stupidest ***** I've ever seen in the "public" ever. Hope she gets locked up for a long time, shes scum.
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Conuficusluxury_box"SICK wrote:
**** her shes the stupidest ***** I've ever seen in the "public" ever. Hope she gets locked up for a long time, shes scum.
So reading between the lines, is it safe to say you're not a fan? You were a bit unclear with the asterisks and all.
finsfandanforum_veteranNot worried about this game. Their only weapons on offense are Hopkins and Foster. Foster gets a lot of yards from pass catching. We're ranked #6 in passing defense. Now with a running game our well rested defense should wipe the floor with them.
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djphinfansubscriber"SICK wrote:
He's been extremely streaky for the better part of last year and this year....he dropped a game changing INT against Jax to end the first half, he "slips" all the time giving up huge yards, and always is playing too soft on 3rd and longs. Hes far from the amazing CB people claim sometimes. Hes alright, and way better than we've had, but he aint all that and a bag of chips..
yeah we disagree here, I think he's exactly where the rest of his peers think he is.
Rocky Raccoonmoderator"SICK wrote:
He's been extremely streaky for the better part of last year and this year....he dropped a game changing INT against Jax to end the first half, he "slips" all the time giving up huge yards, and always is playing too soft on 3rd and longs. Hes far from the amazing CB people claim sometimes. Hes alright, and way better than we've had, but he aint all that and a bag of chips..
I agree that Grimes hasn't been all-world over the last 10-12 games or so, but he's still really good.
EverFinforum_veteran"finsfandan wrote:
Not worried about this game. Their only weapons on offense are Hopkins and Foster. Foster gets a lot of yards from pass catching. We're ranked #6 in passing defense. Now with a running game our well rested defense should wipe the floor with them.
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Has not to be like wipe the floor with them. Just to beat them for the first time in history would do it for me.
Piston Hondaforum_veteran"SICK wrote:
He's been extremely streaky for the better part of last year and this year....he dropped a game changing INT against Jax to end the first half, he "slips" all the time giving up huge yards, and always is playing too soft on 3rd and longs. Hes far from the amazing CB people claim sometimes. Hes alright, and way better than we've had, but he aint all that and a bag of chips..
Yeah, he was beaten several times early in the Tennessee game. Maybe it's like DJ said, he was working himself in slowly due to the knee. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt there.
Grimes has been solid/good this year, that's all. I haven't seen the elite level play he displayed in past seasons. I don't think he's up to the task of handling DeAndre Hopkins. I'd rather Taylor follow him around, use his size, press/jam Hopkins at the LOS, mix it in with some press/bail, always with help.
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I agree that Grimes hasn't been all-world over the last 10-12 games or so, but he's still really good.
And the thing about Grimes is he's a dangerous corner in terms of turnover capability. He's deceptively quick and athletic, and has amazing ball skills. He baits QB's into throwing his way, and then capitalizes like he did last week, and he does this consistently. The dropped pick against Jax was huge and it probably cost us the game, however that is 1 play, and extremely atypical from him from what I've seen in his time in Miami. I wouldn't necessarily say he's an elite corner, but he is very dangerous. And with our pass rush (god willing) and the amount of targets Deandre is sure to be force fed with a turnover prone QB, if I were them I would be quite worried about Brent Grimes.
Brasfinforum_veteranGrimes, IMO, is not a "shutdown" corner in the sense that he isn't going to keep the QB from throwing at his guy and he will surrender a couple catches in the game... but when you least expect it, he's going to come down with an interception and usually a pretty big return to go along with it. He is a playmaker on defense.
If Grimes is 100% healthy and is allowed to shadow Hopkins on Sunday, I'm pretty sure he'll contain him to below average numbers and maybe even get a pick.
Piston Hondaforum_veteranGrimes is very good when playing to his strengths. Off coverage, he plays a deep third well, off man, that's his wheel house. But he's not a guy who can consistently lock up in man coverage or challenge better WRs at the LOS. Plus, he's playing hurt.
mcdave21subscriberImo, the Texans are not that good of a football team. However, they do pose a few problems. Paramount, is Deandre Hopkins. Short of having Grimes follow him all over the field, I don't see how he doesn't have a big game. He will absolutely smoke Jamar Taylor and even get the best of Grimes a few times.
If Shorts isn't playing though, Miami catches a huge break. Without Shorts, the Texans are very pedestrian in the pass game outside of Hopkins. They will lean pretty heavy on Foster out of the backfield on dump off passes which will put pressure on our lbs and safeties. We cannot afford to miss tackles. The Texans oline is better at pass blocking than run blocking which is troublesome because we can't afford to give Hoyer lots of time to find Hopkins. That spells disaster. It's a must that the Dline get pressure on Hoyer.
Watt will probably go up against James at RT for the majority of the day. Advantage Watt easily. Lazor would do well to send as much help as possible to James as possible. Besides Watt and Cushing though, their D is average.
I'm cautiously optimistic that we can win this one and finally get the W over these guys.
finsfandanforum_veteran"finsfandan wrote:
Not worried about this game. Their only weapons on offense are Hopkins and Foster. Foster gets a lot of yards from pass catching. We're ranked #6 in passing defense. Now with a running game our well rested defense should wipe the floor with them.
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Looks like I was right... AGAIN lol
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