Should Phins fans be worried about the OC & playbook carousel?
Brian Flores is entering his third year as head coach of the Miami Dolphins with the potential to be one of the best Miami Dolphins head coaches in recent memory. This is a statement year in many ways for Flores and his Dolphins, who need to raise the level of success to turn that potential into a reality. While Flores has already shown plenty, taking another step forward this season will certify all the hope and belief Phins fans have in him. Flores having resounding success in Year 3 would redefine this long-beleaguered franchise… and what it means to be a Dolphins fan! How To Choose an Online Slot Machine.
In his first two seasons, Flores outperformed expectations and has created a much quicker turnaround than expected. While some analysts were saying the 2019 team was headed for ‘worst NFL team eva‘, Flores coached up a gutted roster to 5 victories and an unbelievable victory in Foxborough Week 17. Last season, Flores guided the Phins to a surprise 10 win season just barely missing the playoffs. Online Sport Betting 101: What You Need To Know.
Both these overachieving seasons have fueled high expectations for 2021 with many feeling that missing the playoffs would be a disappointing season.
I have some concern for this season
As good as Flores has been, one particular thing that concerns me and that’s this turnstile offensive playbooks and offensive coordinators. Going into this season Flores is on his third Offensive coordinator, which technically because of this unconventional two Offensive Coordinator system is really his third and fourth OCs.
Chad O’Shea from New England was the first OC. Personally, I liked O’Shea and felt he brought some of that creative scheming Patriot way to the Offense. However, there were many reports that his Offense was too difficult to understand for many players, so Flores opted to go a different route with a more simplified Offense.
As a result he went with Chan Gailey, who personally I was never thrilled about… and even less thrill after he quit after his first season with the Dolphins. There were various reports that Gailey wasn’t a good fit for Tua’s skill set and that was why his play-calling became extremely vanilla whenever Tua was playing compared to Fitzpatrick. However, this offseason Tua recently admitted that he was not as comfortable with knowing the playbook as he would have liked, so this could definitely have been a reason for the more vanilla play calling when Tua was on the field.
Flores has since been promoted within by making George Godsey and Eric Studesville Co-Offensive Coordinators. So far, the reviews are that the offense is once again very complicated for the players to understand. So it appears at the moment we have done a full 360 and are in a similar situation of when O’Shea was the OC.
But, we must remember not all reports are accurate… unless they are from Phins News, of course.
Let’s see before we believe based on ‘reports’
I think these statements on players feeling the playbook is too complicated is hogwash. These players get paid millions of dollars a year to play a game that most men would love to play for free. You can bet with the pay per head services that their job is to study and memorize the playbook so they are prepared and execute on game day. Also having a more complex offense has the potential to be a more dangerous and potent offense, so this is just part of being better.
Also, we must remember, this isn’t from every player and we don’t know if this is even an accurate statement.
Much ado about nothing at this point, really.
On one positive note, Tua has been quizzed frequently on this new offense, and all reports are that he has been passing with flying colors. So, it’s clear he has been putting in the work and time and will be a lot more comfortable with the playbook this year compared to his rookie season. And if Tua has the playbook down pat, really that’s the most crucial news because he is the key to the future! How To Make Money in College Online.
Let a full season tell us what is what and not some whispers
Flores is the head coach, so the buck starts and stops with him in both success and failure. If the Dolphins struggle on offense this season it will point to a deeper issue of his ability to manage the offense. But, if it turns out to be a master-stroke move that gets Tua and the Miami Dolphins to new heights of success, then Phins fans will finally have found what they been waiting a long, long time for. What Is a Bookie and How Can You Become One?
How do the rest of the Miami Dolphins news fans feel about Miami’s recent OC carousel?
Jimmy, It will be interesting to see how two (2) OC’s work out. I do believe that Flores has got himself pegged right now as a tough HC to work for, and as such, it might be difficult right now to bring in another proven OC who would feel that he has no grace what so ever to have an offense develop into his playbook. Obviously, Flores and Gailey had their differences when it came to handling Tua. Personally, I sided with Gailey. Tua was not up to speed on the playbook, and was still recovering from his hip injury. I thought Tua would essentially ride the bench for the season and continue to learn the playbook, learn from Fitzpatrick, and get healthy and strong. Flores did not see it that way and wanted to know exactly what he had or could gauge. By week 6 he was in. Additionally, it has been rumored that the players wanted Fitz to be the QB all season and if that would have been the case, we most likely make the playoffs! Anyway, the kid was drafted #5 and then there is another rumor that Flores wanted to gauge Tua because the team knew about the problems Houston was having with Watson. Some have said that if Watson’s legal troubles did not arise, he would be our QB and Tua traded to Houston. Interesting stuff. Let’s see how the two (2) OC’s do. Goodsey has 2 years OC I think in Houston, so he has something. Studsville, no OC, but has been a very good run game coach.
Hey, Stephen! It’s almost here, brother! The BIG season. I’m finally healthy and feeling good too. Been like a year of constant health bumps… but, finally I’m back… knock on wood. I’m going to harass Jimmy to answer comments. I love to answer comments and talk football… but hate to have give his mia culpa… anyway…
“It will be interesting to see how two (2) OC’s work out. I do believe that Flores has got himself pegged right now as a tough HC to work for, and as such, it might be difficult right now to bring in another proven OC who would feel that he has no grace what so ever to have an offense develop into his playbook.”
“Obviously, Flores and Gailey had their differences when it came to handling Tua. Personally, I sided with Gailey. Tua was not up to speed on the playbook, and was still recovering from his hip injury.”
“Some have said that if Watson’s legal troubles did not arise, he would be our QB and Tua traded to Houston.”
There is a lot of things that don’t match and add up… something went down and it wasn’t as it was portrayed. Likely though, we’ll never know the truth.
Great point, brother. Thanks….
I don’t think it was Flores… just don’t.
You know, Jimmy didn’t bring that point up and I didn’t think about it either… but, it could have some truth. Gailey came out of retirement and he is a big and respected figure. To do just one year is weird. I do think Flores wanted to run with Fitz and keep Tua underwraps and someone forced him into putting in Tua early. The Covid positive going into the Wk 17 was very weird and convenient. Too convenient. Just my opinion.
“Additionally, it has been rumored that the players wanted Fitz to be the QB all season and if that would have been the case, we most likely make the playoffs!” Certainly… it was clear Tua wasn’t the better option. But, who would think he would be? It’s not a knock. Fitz os a good and very experienced QB with long standing knowledge of the PB. Tua was in a weird rookie year and coming off half a dozen injuries and one career ender. I just don’t think it was Flores’ call. He doesn’t talk much, but for him to say the ‘If I was his father’ comment and then put him in 2 weeks later… nah. I think Fitz was leading a charge and Herbert was doing well and the call from above came. If for any reason Tua doesn’t do well and Fitz leads Wash to something… Flores rep will take a big hit. I also think one reason Van Noy was ejected and Gesicki isn’t being courted is because they were very high on Fitz and two of the players speaking out against Tua and for Fitz. This was the first ugly patch of Flores’ tenure and it made not sense. They said he looked the better option in practice, but he didnt’ really know the PB? BS…. this was a mega move to override Flores from above…. that’s my take.
Now, Tua can settle all the waves with a solid season… can’t wait to see the kid. Just hope he is fully recovered and looks like he did in 2018.
Hey, Rich… thanks for the reply. Jimmy has a system that I need to approve new commenters… didn’t check till just now. So, sorry for the delay. I agree with you, I like Gailey. I written about that and talked about it some of my film studies. So, I disagree with Jimmy on that. Tua and Gailey just weren’t a great pairing. I’m not hip to the Erhart-Perkins nomenclatures… going to study it out. Thanks a ton for the comment and new info.
It would be difficult to assess any Offensive coordinator without lots of inside information. All you can do is review the successes and failures of the offense as a unit. Flores and the coordinator have to teach the playbook to everyone. Some players take longer than others to put it together than others. Tua admitted he didn’t know the playbook. There are probably other in that club. If everyone knows the book, next they have to understand their role in terms of down and distance. How do I facilitate that first down or that touchdown. Last, they must understand the nuances of their position that advances the game plan. A good example is knowing when not to risk throwing a pick. Think of the Patriots. Billichick can teach. When these factors are addressed and mastered, the team should be able to execute the Offensive coordinators game plan and provide feedback on game plan modifications to maximize the offenses success. Of course, a good defense and special teams make an offoense look better than it is at times.
“It would be difficult to assess any Offensive coordinator without lots of inside information” totally agree.
We won’t know anything concrete till Week 1 is over. We’ll get some indications in camp and preseason… but, everything is under such a shroud, who knows what is what. The key I’m looking for is Tua’s health and mechanics. Both are intertwined that will create his velocity… and that’s my key. Last year he clearly wasn’t 100%… when you look at his 2018 form, it was night and day. Personally, I think his mechs were compromised by weakenss and comfortability. His accuracy and velocity fell off in a big way by season’s end. If has fully recovered we’ll see him looking like 2018… and then anything is possible. The playbook… clearly he can learn one as Alabama is a top program. So, I’m not really worried about anything other than him fully rebounding from a year plus of constant injuries culminating in a career ender. Van, has anyone else come back from that kind of injury? I’ve been trying to think of one and can’t remember? I do agree Flores must nail this OC thing this year or it’s an issue… but, let’s let the season play out first.
Jimmy,
It will be interesting to see how two (2) OC’s work out. I do believe that Flores has got himself pegged right now as a tough HC to work for, and as such, it might be difficult right now to bring in another proven OC who would feel that he has no grace what so ever to have an offense develop into his playbook. Obviously, Flores and Gailey had their differences when it came to handling Tua. Personally, I sided with Gailey. Tua was not up to speed on the playbook, and was still recovering from his hip injury. I thought Tua would essentially ride the bench for the season and continue to learn the playbook, learn from Fitzpatrick, and get healthy and strong. Flores did not see it that way and wanted to know exactly what he had or could gauge. By week 6 he was in. Additionally, it has been rumored that the players wanted Fitz to be the QB all season and if that would have been the case, we most likely make the playoffs! Anyway, the kid was drafted #5 and then there is another rumor that Flores wanted to gauge Tua because the team knew about the problems Houston was having with Watson. Some have said that if Watson’s legal troubles did not arise, he would be our QB and Tua traded to Houston. Interesting stuff. Let’s see how the two (2) OC’s do. Goodsey has 2 years OC I think in Houston, so he has something. Studsville, no OC, but has been a very good run game coach.
Hey, Stephen! It’s almost here, brother! The BIG season. I’m finally healthy and feeling good too. Been like a year of constant health bumps… but, finally I’m back… knock on wood. I’m going to harass Jimmy to answer comments. I love to answer comments and talk football… but hate to have give his mia culpa… anyway…
“It will be interesting to see how two (2) OC’s work out. I do believe that Flores has got himself pegged right now as a tough HC to work for, and as such, it might be difficult right now to bring in another proven OC who would feel that he has no grace what so ever to have an offense develop into his playbook.”
“Obviously, Flores and Gailey had their differences when it came to handling Tua. Personally, I sided with Gailey. Tua was not up to speed on the playbook, and was still recovering from his hip injury.”
“Some have said that if Watson’s legal troubles did not arise, he would be our QB and Tua traded to Houston.”
There is a lot of things that don’t match and add up… something went down and it wasn’t as it was portrayed. Likely though, we’ll never know the truth.
Great point, brother. Thanks….
I don’t think it was Flores… just don’t.
You know, Jimmy didn’t bring that point up and I didn’t think about it either… but, it could have some truth. Gailey came out of retirement and he is a big and respected figure. To do just one year is weird. I do think Flores wanted to run with Fitz and keep Tua underwraps and someone forced him into putting in Tua early. The Covid positive going into the Wk 17 was very weird and convenient. Too convenient. Just my opinion.
“Additionally, it has been rumored that the players wanted Fitz to be the QB all season and if that would have been the case, we most likely make the playoffs!”
Certainly… it was clear Tua wasn’t the better option. But, who would think he would be? It’s not a knock. Fitz os a good and very experienced QB with long standing knowledge of the PB. Tua was in a weird rookie year and coming off half a dozen injuries and one career ender. I just don’t think it was Flores’ call. He doesn’t talk much, but for him to say the ‘If I was his father’ comment and then put him in 2 weeks later… nah. I think Fitz was leading a charge and Herbert was doing well and the call from above came. If for any reason Tua doesn’t do well and Fitz leads Wash to something… Flores rep will take a big hit. I also think one reason Van Noy was ejected and Gesicki isn’t being courted is because they were very high on Fitz and two of the players speaking out against Tua and for Fitz. This was the first ugly patch of Flores’ tenure and it made not sense. They said he looked the better option in practice, but he didnt’ really know the PB? BS…. this was a mega move to override Flores from above…. that’s my take.
Now, Tua can settle all the waves with a solid season… can’t wait to see the kid. Just hope he is fully recovered and looks like he did in 2018.
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Points scored improved a lot under Gailey. Last year was best offense in a while, despite the rookie linemen and qb.
On the playbook, I’m not a fan of the Erhart-Perkins nomenclatures; simple meaningless drivel. But it’s proven successful for a long time. They need to learn it.
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Hey, Rich… thanks for the reply. Jimmy has a system that I need to approve new commenters… didn’t check till just now. So, sorry for the delay. I agree with you, I like Gailey. I written about that and talked about it some of my film studies. So, I disagree with Jimmy on that. Tua and Gailey just weren’t a great pairing. I’m not hip to the Erhart-Perkins nomenclatures… going to study it out. Thanks a ton for the comment and new info.
It would be difficult to assess any Offensive coordinator without lots of inside information. All you can do is review the successes and failures of the offense as a unit. Flores and the coordinator have to teach the playbook to everyone. Some players take longer than others to put it together than others. Tua admitted he didn’t know the playbook. There are probably other in that club. If everyone knows the book, next they have to understand their role in terms of down and distance. How do I facilitate that first down or that touchdown. Last, they must understand the nuances of their position that advances the game plan. A good example is knowing when not to risk throwing a pick. Think of the Patriots. Billichick can teach.
When these factors are addressed and mastered, the team should be able to execute the Offensive coordinators game plan and provide feedback on game plan modifications to maximize the offenses success.
Of course, a good defense and special teams make an offoense look better than it is at times.
“It would be difficult to assess any Offensive coordinator without lots of inside information” totally agree.
We won’t know anything concrete till Week 1 is over. We’ll get some indications in camp and preseason… but, everything is under such a shroud, who knows what is what. The key I’m looking for is Tua’s health and mechanics. Both are intertwined that will create his velocity… and that’s my key. Last year he clearly wasn’t 100%… when you look at his 2018 form, it was night and day. Personally, I think his mechs were compromised by weakenss and comfortability. His accuracy and velocity fell off in a big way by season’s end. If has fully recovered we’ll see him looking like 2018… and then anything is possible. The playbook… clearly he can learn one as Alabama is a top program. So, I’m not really worried about anything other than him fully rebounding from a year plus of constant injuries culminating in a career ender. Van, has anyone else come back from that kind of injury? I’ve been trying to think of one and can’t remember?
I do agree Flores must nail this OC thing this year or it’s an issue… but, let’s let the season play out first.