3 reasons why I guarantee the Dolphins will beat the Colts
By Matt Serniak
We know and I already mentioned in this fine piece that the offensive line was bad again last week. Not as bad as they were against the Bills, but still pretty bad. Bad enough where the Dolphins couldn’t run anything down the field because of the fear that there would be no way that Brissett would be able to step into any throw to them due to the offensive line being a revolving door.
With Deiter out and Greg Mancz in to replace him, and with the Dolphins playing musical lineman with who will be where every week, the Dolphin’s offensive line isn’t a strong unit. This we know. But, I honestly don’t think the dropoff from Deiter to Mancz will be as severe as other positions on the team.
I also think that with all the scrutiny that the offensive coaches, specifically Godsey, Studesville, and maybe even Charlie Frye who knows, that they will do a little extra work to get guys like Waddle, Fuller, and Gesicki in positions to highlight their strengths early in the game. They are fully aware of everyone commenting how they have turned Jaylen Waddle, a known fast guy, into Dion Sims. I expect they will get him on at least some crossers where he can run after catch a bit more.
Not sure why, but I also think Myles Gaskin will get more run as well. Gaskin is averaging 5.1ypc but has only run the ball 27 times. Game script and the ineffective offensive line have contributed to that low number, but I think that changes a little bit this week. At least that’s what I’m hoping happens. I hope that Gaskin isn’t being transformed into Lamar Miller.
Overall, I expect the offense not to get to the greatest show on turf levels, but at least be able to be a somewhat respectable level and balance that can keep their defense off the field a little bit more. I’m for that.