Who is Jim Washburn and what are the Miami Dolphins getting by hiring him?

Sceeto · Mar 19, 2016

On March 18, the Miami Dolphins announced that they had hired Jim Washburn as a pass rush specialist and senior defensive assistant. What does this mean for the Dolphins and the defensive line? Are they getting the Washburn from his days in Philadelphia or are they getting the coach from Tennessee and Detroit? It depends on who you ask, but the Dolphins may have found the missing piece of the puzzle on the defensive line.
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]It was a stark contrast from 2011 when the Eagles were dominating with their wide-9 scheme in Washburn's first year with the team, racking up 50 sacks that season. In fact, when Andy Reid hired him at the time, Washburn was considered one of the best defensive line coaches in the National Football League. That wide-9 scheme, which Dolphins head coach Adam Gase confirmed would be a part of the Miami defense, is when the defensive ends line up out wide on the line of scrimmage and their only job is to rush the passer. While it does open up the middle of the field for opposing runners, it is mainly used on passing downs and is not a base defense.
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hmmm

djphinfan · Mar 19, 2016

I know this, albert hayneswrth was a difficult child, he was tamed by this dude, he also became the most dominant tackle in the game under his watch, then when he left for the money in washington, his world on and off the field came apart..

Unlucky 13 · Mar 19, 2016

We'll see how big a part of the total defense it is, and how effective, but it seems that we have the right coaches on board to teach it, and if Wake can come back to what he was, he seems a great player to use in it.

LBsFinest · Mar 19, 2016

What happened, thought his buddy Jim Schwartz hired him in Philly as his DL coach? Anyway glad he came, he really should be holding the same title here.

Finster · Mar 19, 2016

I have a Washburn bass guitar...

GISH · Mar 20, 2016

I've been a Jim washburn fan for quite some time. Glad he is with miami.

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JPPT1974 · Mar 20, 2016

Good luck to him and welcome aboard!

DolphinGreg · Mar 20, 2016

djphinfan said:

I know this, albert hayneswrth was a difficult child, he was tamed by this dude, he also became the most dominant tackle in the game under his watch, then when he left for the money in washington, his world on and off the field came apart..
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I'd say that Phillips and Jordan are the x-factors. If somehow, God willing, they worked out, man...Miami would be in great shape.

padre31 · Mar 20, 2016

More importantly to me, we have the horses on the DL (Hello Jordan Phillips) to make it work

Downside is, you also need rugged athletic Lb's to cover for draw plays etc...not sure we have that

Puka-head · Mar 21, 2016

The least heralded and one of the best offseason moves yet. This is an experienced proven NFL coach. Something that will benefit this young unproven coaching staff.

dolphin25 · Mar 21, 2016

padre31 said:

More importantly to me, we have the horses on the DL (Hello Jordan Phillips) to make it work

Downside is, you also need rugged athletic Lb's to cover for draw plays etc...not sure we have that
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Opens the door to drafting Ragland now.

miamiron · Mar 21, 2016

Hopefully he can light a fire under the azzes of Earl Mitchell and Jordan Phillips

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