I've seen every other team try it, and no team even comes close to the Dolphins.
Is it Ronnie Brown? Their OL? What are they doing different?
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Why are the Dolphins so good at the Wildcat?
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Oct 28, 2009 at 8:38 PM
- YourHuckleberry
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Oct 28, 2009 at 8:39 PM
- MadMartz
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Justin Smiley! He is arguably the leagues best pulling guard!
Oct 28, 2009 at 8:52 PM
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because they run it all the time!
Oct 28, 2009 at 8:52 PM
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Steroids
Oct 28, 2009 at 8:54 PM
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Lots of practice at it, and two legit RBs to pull off the misdirection aspect of the attack.
Oct 28, 2009 at 8:57 PM
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probably practicing it a lot more than any team
Oct 28, 2009 at 9:25 PM
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It all starts with an OL that is mobile, with good quickness that enables them to take very good angles. They appear to be very well coached as they have had some injuries and the backups have come in to play well. Also, as someone else noted, the leader of the line is Justin Smiley. He is a real tough guy with a mean streak who sets a tone for the line. He has been a joy to watch play in the games I have been able to see.
Dan Henning has spent a great deal of time putting in many different looks and options from similar looks. One big advantage to the RB is that they are far enough behind the line they can read the blocking and pick the holes more easily than if they have to run around the QB to get to the hole.
And yes, having Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams keeps the RBs fresh.
Dan Henning has spent a great deal of time putting in many different looks and options from similar looks. One big advantage to the RB is that they are far enough behind the line they can read the blocking and pick the holes more easily than if they have to run around the QB to get to the hole.
And yes, having Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams keeps the RBs fresh.
Oct 28, 2009 at 9:29 PM
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they blew they're way to the top
Oct 29, 2009 at 6:43 AM
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IMO it's Ronnie Brown, he always finds a way to move the ball when he takes the snap from center, plus their even more dangerous when Ricky Williams is running in motion, keeps the defense on their toes.
Oct 29, 2009 at 6:45 AM
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Cuz of their OL....Can't believe we let Smiley go...
Oct 29, 2009 at 8:55 AM
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Originally posted by Juniorminime:
Cuz of their OL....Can't believe we let Smiley go...
...the biggest mistake in personnel in the last ten years.
Oct 29, 2009 at 9:10 AM
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Sparano was an OL coach, he knows his OL, he coaches them well I'm sure, too.
That and having a bevy of great running backs behind it, as well as practicing it so often makes them very good at it.
That and having a bevy of great running backs behind it, as well as practicing it so often makes them very good at it.
Oct 29, 2009 at 9:14 AM
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Because they have the personnel to run it and they've made the commitment to do it. The Taser was just the 49ers dabbling at it - I still hope we never see the 49ers do it again this season.
Oct 29, 2009 at 9:51 AM
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Great blocking and glitches.
Oct 29, 2009 at 10:00 AM
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Originally posted by NeeJ49er:
IMO it's Ronnie Brown, he always finds a way to move the ball when he takes the snap from center, plus their even more dangerous when Ricky Williams is running in motion, keeps the defense on their toes.
This is the closest answer IMO.
It is having 2 great RB's in Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams.
Other teams that try to do it is stupid because they put a RB back there that can't throw like a QB so defenses know they are running. The Dolphins also almost always run but you never know which RB it will be.
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