Shame of the Game @ Panthers

[Downunder Dolphan]

Minkah seems to be the only one out there who can stick a tackle

Why did Miami Dolphins miss so many tackles vs. Panthers? Focus was on forcing fumbles

After watching the tape, players and coaches wondered if a major reason that the Panthers rushed for 239 yards was defenders' preoccupation with stripping the ball rather than tackling the ballcarrier.

“You have guys that are missing tackles because of too many punch-out attempts that we’ve been emphasizing to get more takeaways,” coach Mike McDaniel said.

Linebacker Jaelan Phillips said players “had good intentions of trying to get the ball out” but have to remember that bringing the player down is always Job 1. There’s a time and place, and I think what’s more important is getting the guy on the ground,” Phillips said. “That’s just something to continue to work on.”

“You’ve just got to know when to make the decision to punch out the ball and when to make a secure tackle,” Fitzpatrick said. “I think we definitely had a couple of guys that made the wrong decision.”

https://sports.yahoo.com/article/miami-dolphins-blame-missed-tackles-142114965.html


Week 1 the players called a meeting because players were "doing their own thing" out on the field because they didn't understand their role, or didn't stick to it. Minkah's comment at the end suggests this hasn't really changed. What a mess.

[Sibster]

I'm not saying you need to rule with an "iron fist", but there has to be respect, discipline and responsibility for play; and I think that is lacking in Miami.  Obviously they do also because they keep talking about wanting to change the culture, which they haven't.

IMO this team was better off with Flores, they played above their capabilities under him.

The culture was created by Ross when he first became owner.   The orange carpets, Club Liv, minority owners who were celebrities, Margaritaville and Hard Rock themes.   He created a party atmosphere and has done very little if anything to change that.

Week 1 the players called a meeting because players were "doing their own thing" out on the field because they didn't understand their role, or didn't stick to it. Minkah's comment at the end suggests this hasn't really changed. What a mess.

Tacking is one of the basic fundamentals.   If fundamentals haven't changed, then it's on the coaching staff.