´No Name Defense´coming back ?
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CrunchTimeretired_adminOPWell thats the theory of the author of this article which examines how Nolan's attacking type of defense could be implemented.
The Miami Dolphins have been regarded as a throwback bunch in recent years due to their ability to bludgeon opponents behind an old-school offense that is reminiscent of their glory days of the 1970s.
Given the outstanding success that the offense has enjoyed under the back-to-the-future format, it is not surprising that Mike Nolan is quietly putting together a defense that is poised to evoke memories of the "No Name Defense" of that era.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d818a68f8&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
I would hardly call it that since Dansby is a genuine star with a big contract to boot but anyway its an interesting article to read .:yes:
anlgpNew MemberOh please god. I pray.
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MikeHonchosubscriberAnother key element to the Dolphins' defensive plans will be versatility of Bell. The seventh-year pro is a "do-it-all" playmaker with disruptive skills as a box area defender. Bell punishes ball carriers when aligned near the line of scrimmage, and his underrated rush skills make him a viable threat as an edge rusher. In addition, he shows solid range and awareness as a pass defender. Bell picked off three passes a season ago, and his ability to seamlessly float from the box to the middle of the field will give Nolan the flexibility to vary his coverage to create confusion in the mind of quarterback. With uncertainty sure to lead to mistakes from the pocket, Bell's role as a hybrid defender could result in more turnovers
I really like this possibility. 37 is a player who can be a perennial pro-bowler every year in the right scheme. Hell, even in our past schemes he's been making tackles and running people down every down.
Headcoach material wouldn’t want to work somewhere they’re not trusted with actual football decisions.
dolfan7171New MemberMan, can this season start any sooner?
Win, Lose, or Tie, I will be a Dolphins Fan Until I Die:up:
Dorfdadforum_veteranLets not get ahead of ourselves... New Defensive Coordinator, Rookies all over the place this is going to take some time.. I dont honestly see us in the top 10 this season.. Not a downer but it takes time to GEL...
We have ALOT of rookies, or year 2 starters in KEY positions and glarring hole in the secondary to still fill..
MikeHonchosubscriberAh, here's the clip
YouTube- Yeremiah Bell Breaks Up Screen
Hello backfield
Headcoach material wouldn’t want to work somewhere they’re not trusted with actual football decisions.
padre31luxury_box"Dorfdad wrote:
Lets not get ahead of ourselves... New Defensive Coordinator, Rookies all over the place this is going to take some time.. I dont honestly see us in the top 10 this season.. Not a downer but it takes time to GEL...
We have ALOT of rookies, or year 2 starters in KEY positions and glarring hole in the secondary to still fill..
For what Nolan has in mind:
Nolan achieves this by routinely calling blitzes in favorable down-and-distance situations to force quarterbacks to settle for the "hot" receiver (the offense will often assign a receiver to break off his route if he anticipates a blitz from a linebacker or defensive back on the second level). The defense rallies to the receiver before he is able to pick up the yardage for the first down
Younger, faster players are what is needed.
Dorfdadforum_veteranyes I agree younger faster, but less experience.. Still takes a year or two to get it together with younger players
padre31luxury_box"Dorfdad wrote:
yes I agree younger faster, but less experience.. Still takes a year or two to get it together with younger players
Oh sure, but I also think our passrush will be good from the nickel rush line of Wake/Starks/Odrick/Merling or Anderson, that should take some pressure off of the secondary.
The odd thing was, Wake only averaged about 10 snaps per game (167 for the full season), Nolan will get him on the field more.
i expect Wake and Dansby to be household names (outside of DOLPHIN NATION) ... Dansby in some respects already is -- and Wake with a 2d good year as a pass rusher will be as well.
i see no reason why this defense can't be top 10 ... the only 'rookies' that could earn starting roles are Odrick and Misi ...
HULKFishforum_veteranThanks for the clip lmeister3, gets me pumped for the season! Hearing the music, YB making plays...
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