Could We Finally See Some No Huddle Hurry Up Offense this season?
Could We Finally See Some No Huddle Hurry Up Offense this season?
With a balanced attack, the Hurry Up offense of the Bills was dangerous
Hurry Up offenses puts defenses in a tough bind… when done right
Over the years, the Miami Dolphins have been beaten by teams that incorporate the no-huddle, up-tempo offense.
This goes as far back as the Dan Marino days, when Jim Kelly and the Bills use the K-Gun to consistently shred our defense with a no-huddle, hurry-up offense.
Times change, but they also remain the same as a different team is doing it to Miami now in the Patriots and Tom Brady.
Aside from Marino’s no huddle, which was devoid of rushing component, for whatever reason, Miami has never installed this successfully as a component of their offense.
This can be a very effective offensive wrinkle when utilized properly. So why isn’t it being incorporated?
Sure, during the last two minutes of the first half or game, and when Miami is trailing, they will jump into an up-tempo offense because there is no other choice.
But I’m talking about using this technique strategically during a game to get defenses off balance or out of position and exhaust them.
A hurry-up offense can be a disaster or a potent weapon
Obviously the first thing the best football software providers say you need in order to run a successful hurry up offense is a capable quarterback that is comfortable running this type of offense. So, Ryan Tannehill who is entering his 6th year in the league, and 2nd under Coach Adam Gase, is no longer a young buck with enough experience to handle this type of offense.
So there aren’t any excuses.
During the 3 day mini-camp last week there was actually a little buzz because Miami was running the hurry up with some success by Tannehill hitting a seam pass twice for big gainers.
Maybe this could be a sign that Coach Gase is going to open up his play book even more this season.
Last season an aggressive fast-paced offense was promised and then had to be reigned in.
But if they can deliver it effectively this season, it would be a big time weapon in our arsenal.
The key word though is EFFECTIVELY.
It doesn’t have to be the primary weapon, and it can’t breed 3 and outs exposing the defense to long stretches on the field without breaks.
A Hurry-Up Offense must have the threat of the run to be effective long term
Considering that Gase coached Peyton Manning in Denver, and Manning used this no-huddle, hurry-up offense to break records, then Gase knows it can be an asset here–albeit to a lesser degree because Manning was the master of the technique.
If an up-tempo offense can simply change the rhythm in the game and keep the defense off balance, and lead to some quick points, then it will be a huge success. And given all that Miami is facing in this tough, up-coming season, they will need every advantage to repeat last year’s success. Go Fins!!!
The questioned about no hurdle offense:
1. No huddle Run effectively does create exhaustion to the opposing defense.
Cons
1. Will our offensive line be healthy enough for this task?
2. Passing Three and outs has killed our defense for over 30 years.
Not saying it want work “But”, Can we balanced run/pass or we still trying to promote the QB?
Not knocking the Dolphin’s QB’s but We have a better team going into 2017 offensively and defensively
We cannot afford the QB’s to loose the game for the team.
We need a well balanced team to prevent the mistake of last season. We cannot afford to lose to any wounded team referring to the Patriots when they were wounded playing the 3rd string QB! Granted We did turn the season around wining 10 games a great Achievement by Adam Case.
On a positive note: The Miami Dolphin won 10 games.
Fins lost to wounded teams: Early Season games against the Seattle Sea Hawks and the 1st game against the Patriots.
Lessen learned from the Supper Bowl Game 2017 Atlanta and Patriots. Atlanta’s potent offense went one dimensional by passing which lead to keeping Atlanta’s defense on the field to long. This is the Danger of dying by the no huddle offense.
I used to be a fan of the no-huddle. Not so much anymore with more and more science claiming that a lot of injuries are due to fatigue. Especially for a team such as Miami in that smoldering heat.
The most effective no-huddle offenses are those that can be run without substitution. If you sub in a WR and take out a TE you must allow the defense to substitute as well, or any positional sub you must allow the “D” to do the same, thus minimizing the reason for the no-huddle. So, do we run a 12 personal (one RB and two TE’s) the entire series, if so which of the 3 WR’s are you keeping on the sideline???? So, do we run a 11 personal (one RB, one TE) the entire series, if so that could eliminate our best run blocker (assuming Fasono is the odd man out)???
I believe there are advantages to a no-huddle offense, but I’m not a fan of it the entire game, especially if there are several 3 and outs involved. An ineffective no-huddle can be a nightmare for their defense, and 3 and outs is not what our defense needs this season, especially early on in the season.
Though the rules were different then (didn’t have to allow the defense to sub regardless), do you remember the Machine Gun Kelly offense? If you are a Miami fan you better. That particular offensive personal was a perfect fit for the no-huddle, and I do see similarities with our offensive personal.
Imo, huddle up and play smash mouth and when you have the opposing defense on their heels or exhausted then spring that no-huddle attack!!!
Yeah im not asking for it to be for the whole game, just sprinkle in a few series to change the momentum of the game, and catch the defense napping or out of breath.
Yes I agree three and outs have killed us, but one other thing that most be incorporated into the No huddle if we use it, is that we need to run the ball, we cant just go no huddle and pass the ball three times in a run. Also this should not be used all the time, more as a change of pace and something to sprinkle in to catch the defense off guard
After action review from last year 2016 1st five games.
Five ways to fix Dolphins’ struggling offense
http://www.espn.com/blog/miami-dolphins/post/_/id/23039/five-ways-to-fix-the-miami-dolphins-offense
The questioned about no hurdle offense:
1. No huddle Run effectively does create exhaustion to the opposing defense.
Cons
1. Will our offensive line be healthy enough for this task?
2. Passing Three and outs has killed our defense for over 30 years.
Not saying it want work “But”, Can we balanced run/pass or we still trying to promote the QB?
Not knocking the Dolphin’s QB’s but We have a better team going into 2017 offensively and defensively
We cannot afford the QB’s to loose the game for the team.
We need a well balanced team to prevent the mistake of last season. We cannot afford to lose to any wounded team referring to the Patriots when they were wounded playing the 3rd string QB! Granted We did turn the season around wining 10 games a great Achievement by Adam Case.
On a positive note: The Miami Dolphin won 10 games.
Fins lost to wounded teams: Early Season games against the Seattle Sea Hawks and the 1st game against the Patriots.
Lessen learned from the Supper Bowl Game 2017 Atlanta and Patriots. Atlanta’s potent offense went one dimensional by passing which lead to keeping Atlanta’s defense on the field to long. This is the Danger of dying by the no huddle offense.
I used to be a fan of the no-huddle. Not so much anymore with more and more science claiming that a lot of injuries are due to fatigue. Especially for a team such as Miami in that smoldering heat.
The most effective no-huddle offenses are those that can be run without substitution. If you sub in a WR and take out a TE you must allow the defense to substitute as well, or any positional sub you must allow the “D” to do the same, thus minimizing the reason for the no-huddle. So, do we run a 12 personal (one RB and two TE’s) the entire series, if so which of the 3 WR’s are you keeping on the sideline???? So, do we run a 11 personal (one RB, one TE) the entire series, if so that could eliminate our best run blocker (assuming Fasono is the odd man out)???
I believe there are advantages to a no-huddle offense, but I’m not a fan of it the entire game, especially if there are several 3 and outs involved. An ineffective no-huddle can be a nightmare for their defense, and 3 and outs is not what our defense needs this season, especially early on in the season.
Though the rules were different then (didn’t have to allow the defense to sub regardless), do you remember the Machine Gun Kelly offense? If you are a Miami fan you better. That particular offensive personal was a perfect fit for the no-huddle, and I do see similarities with our offensive personal.
Imo, huddle up and play smash mouth and when you have the opposing defense on their heels or exhausted then spring that no-huddle attack!!!
Should be interesting
Yeah im not asking for it to be for the whole game, just sprinkle in a few series to change the momentum of the game, and catch the defense napping or out of breath.
Yes I agree three and outs have killed us, but one other thing that most be incorporated into the No huddle if we use it, is that we need to run the ball, we cant just go no huddle and pass the ball three times in a run. Also this should not be used all the time, more as a change of pace and something to sprinkle in to catch the defense off guard
Word on the street
Hope we minimize the 3 and outs
Thats a must