The offensive line is the most improved unit we have - no sacks allowed against a good defensive front and decent push on running plays. Yeldon has nifty moves but it feels like he goes down too easily between the tackles, which results in a low AVG for him. At the moment he is overall doing good though, which is still better than the other running backs we have.

The passing game took some chances on 50-50 balls early in the game and it was nice to see them winning those for a change. When Bortles has to pass like in a two minute drill or at the end of the game he is great, when his job is to manage the game he gets cautious and tries to avoid mistakes too much it feels. We have Robinson who is a good receiver but not yet consistent enough and disappears for stretches. We also have Lee who can develop if they increase his usage after the injury and Thomas waiting, so there is hope that the offense will improve as the season progresses. I think the unit should finish 15th - 20th range at the end of the season.


The defensive line failed to create pressure at times but came up big in key situations late as their LT went down and they took advantage of it. I think this unit has a chance to be good next year with the addition of Fowler but at the moment I think we will have to live with it being inconsistent - especially rushing the passer. Some people thought Poz would be done here after his injury but he is so far again our best linebacker. The secondary I thought was solid with good tackling as I can't remember having given up many YAC. Tannehill had it easy with completions most of the game, which I put on the pass rush not affecting him enough most of the time.


I think overall there were some areas where we were better than the Dolphins (Offensive Line) and some where we were worse (Defenisve Line) and we had a few key situations come our way, those 50-50 balls early, penalties on the Dolphins, iffy spot on the 58 yard FG. Its good to see all FA signings contributing, which could also be a sign that the talent level on the roster had been low. The improvement in the offensive line as well as slight improvement in Bortles and the running game could wins us 4-5 more games this year so I think we are looking at 6 to 8 wins this season.

 

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