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1) If you're Tyreek having a fit on the sideline, you can't be running around like this appearing to have no clue where he's supposed to line up (this isn't the only time in the game this seemed to happen - and it's carry over from previous seasons). 2) As an OL coach, I harp on footwork - a lot. This looks like a 3/4 slide protection right. Paul would initially have the DE 1v1, but when the LB walks up, appears this protection calls for him to have MDM (most dangerous man) - and that Conner would get the DE. Watch Conner's footwork. Right foot up. Then trying to step up with the left on the 1st step and back with the right on the second step - never going to get there.

1) If you're Tyreek having a fit on the sideline, you can't be running around like this appearing to have no clue where he's supposed to line up (this isn't the only time in the game this seemed to happen - and it's carry over from previous seasons). 2) As an OL coach, I harp on footwork - a lot. This looks like a 3/4 slide protection right. Paul would initially have the DE 1v1, but when the LB walks up, appears this protection calls for him to have MDM (most dangerous man) - and that Conner would get the DE. Watch Conner's footwork. Right foot up. Then trying to step up with the left on the 1st step and back with the right on the second step - never going to get there.

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End Zone angle of this Bobby Wagner play is even more impressive. Tua releases this ball as Waddle is clearing the left hash at full speed. No way any LB should be able to make the play. But Wagner has elite anticipation and lays out to just get a finger on it. Not a bad read/throw by any means.

End Zone angle of this Bobby Wagner play is even more impressive. Tua releases this ball as Waddle is clearing the left hash at full speed. No way any LB should be able to make the play. But Wagner has elite anticipation and lays out to just get a finger on it. Not a bad read/throw by any means.

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Six. Miami runs enough crack-toss ill consider it traditional for them. But flirting with disaster between the bobbled snap & Malik's Crack. Just hand it off to Ollie, please.

Six. Miami runs enough crack-toss ill consider it traditional for them. But flirting with disaster between the bobbled snap & Malik's Crack. Just hand it off to Ollie, please.

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Jaylen Wright.... You've got one of the best open field blocking linemen in the NFL keeping pace with you 20 yards downfield. Just show a little awareness here to gear down and let Brewer add to his highlight reel rather than taking on a hit that is almost certainly going to take you out of bounds.

Jaylen Wright.... You've got one of the best open field blocking linemen in the NFL keeping pace with you 20 yards downfield. Just show a little awareness here to gear down and let Brewer add to his highlight reel rather than taking on a hit that is almost certainly going to take you out of bounds.

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Tua may not get the electric scrambles, but he does not get enough appreciation for how often he deals with stuff like this within the pocket and avoids both a hit and sack to live for another down.

Tua may not get the electric scrambles, but he does not get enough appreciation for how often he deals with stuff like this within the pocket and avoids both a hit and sack to live for another down.

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Outside Zone is so much fun when everything is clicking.

Outside Zone is so much fun when everything is clicking.

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Finally getting around to grading Sunday's game. I'm old enough to remember 2024 when I was telling everyone that things could be worse than Liam Eichenberg and Rob Jones at guard. The 2025 Dolphins really took it to heart to prove me right on that one. Watch them both on 3rd and 1 here.

Finally getting around to grading Sunday's game. I'm old enough to remember 2024 when I was telling everyone that things could be worse than Liam Eichenberg and Rob Jones at guard. The 2025 Dolphins really took it to heart to prove me right on that one. Watch them both on 3rd and 1 here.

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Now I understand why Zach Wilson didn't get a shot. In his ONLY TWO PASS ATTEMPTS the offensive line tripped over themselves resulting in a couple of the most comical losses you'll see in pass protection. It baffles me how often the Dolphins have this dumb stuff happen like tripping over each other.

Now I understand why Zach Wilson didn't get a shot. In his ONLY TWO PASS ATTEMPTS the offensive line tripped over themselves resulting in a couple of the most comical losses you'll see in pass protection. It baffles me how often the Dolphins have this dumb stuff happen like tripping over each other.

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Tua had Tyreek on that 3rd down Int, just sailed it a bit. They'll be OK.

Tua had Tyreek on that 3rd down Int, just sailed it a bit. They'll be OK.

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FIRST: watch (and listen to) the attached video from Coach Kromer. THEN: watch the Jonah Savaiinaea video below. You’ll see the same issue show up in his Arizona tape on the right side — which is why I don’t buy the idea that simply flipping sides is a cure‑all. But if he cleans up what Kromer is explaining, his 2026 jump could be massive, no matter where he lines up.

FIRST: watch (and listen to) the attached video from Coach Kromer. THEN: watch the Jonah Savaiinaea video below. You’ll see the same issue show up in his Arizona tape on the right side — which is why I don’t buy the idea that simply flipping sides is a cure‑all. But if he cleans up what Kromer is explaining, his 2026 jump could be massive, no matter where he lines up.

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Francis Mauigoa vs. Cashius Howell 2025 Reps

Francis Mauigoa vs. Cashius Howell 2025 Reps

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Keldric Faulk, Auburn #15 10 career sacks. Only 2 in 2025. I went back through every 2025 game that Auburn's opponent threw 35x or more (5 games) Like we already knew - Faulk was often used anywhere from a 4i to a 0 - so that was going to cut into his opportunities naturally to really get after the QB as an edge defender. But when I went back and watched those pass rush reps, it was also very apparent how much opponents still respected Faulk with the slides & chips they'd send his way. There were also multiple opponents on Auburn's schedule that rarely used traditional drop-backs (Missouri, Oklahoma). It was also apparent how often Auburn used that to their advantage when Faulk was on the edge by running twists or blitzes inside of him to manufacture production from others. In the end - I still wouldnt classify Faulk as an elite edge rusher. But I also dont think Auburn did him many favors to showcase what he can do. I have no concerns with Faulk as a traditional DE that can handle business in the run game and then be moved all over the front on pass rush downs with a positive impact.

Keldric Faulk, Auburn #15 10 career sacks. Only 2 in 2025. I went back through every 2025 game that Auburn's opponent threw 35x or more (5 games) Like we already knew - Faulk was often used anywhere from a 4i to a 0 - so that was going to cut into his opportunities naturally to really get after the QB as an edge defender. But when I went back and watched those pass rush reps, it was also very apparent how much opponents still respected Faulk with the slides & chips they'd send his way. There were also multiple opponents on Auburn's schedule that rarely used traditional drop-backs (Missouri, Oklahoma). It was also apparent how often Auburn used that to their advantage when Faulk was on the edge by running twists or blitzes inside of him to manufacture production from others. In the end - I still wouldnt classify Faulk as an elite edge rusher. But I also dont think Auburn did him many favors to showcase what he can do. I have no concerns with Faulk as a traditional DE that can handle business in the run game and then be moved all over the front on pass rush downs with a positive impact.

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This was an excellent answer by Coach Hafley detailing a few of the different ways you can be 'multiple' on defense without necessarily boxing yourself into labels.

This was an excellent answer by Coach Hafley detailing a few of the different ways you can be 'multiple' on defense without necessarily boxing yourself into labels.

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Last one today (maybe). These seem to be getting some good attention, so if there are particular OL/DL combinations you're interested in seeing cut ups for - let me know. Might be better to send via DMs so they don't get lost. No promises. Vega Ioane vs Kayden McDonald

Last one today (maybe). These seem to be getting some good attention, so if there are particular OL/DL combinations you're interested in seeing cut ups for - let me know. Might be better to send via DMs so they don't get lost. No promises. Vega Ioane vs Kayden McDonald

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