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!!!