Expectations for the new Miami Dolphins offensive playmakers
By Wesley Minke
This was the most underrated move the Miami Dolphins made this offseason. They brought in a guy who has proven he can get it done in both the run and pass game, and excels in a run-pass option system.
Conveniently the Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa have recently been instituting a run-pass option offense. I think this is a perfect plan to allow Chase Edmonds to get the most impact after the fresh contract he inked this summer.
It seems that the Miami Dolphins want to use Chase Edmonds in what seems to be more of a pass-catching primary role. However, I can also see him getting many more touches per game just because of his ability to make guys miss in open space. It is hard to teach.
Chase Edmonds has shown one thing throughout his entire career. Production. He has career averages of 4.7 yards per rush and 7.2 yards per reception. He has just never been given the chance to be the lead back.
While that may not change this season, as he will likely be behind Raheem Mostert in the depth chart, the two running backs will likely be on the field together for a majority of the time.
Also, with the injuries that Mostert has faced in recent seasons, many believe that Chase Edmonds will have a few chances to be the lead back and prove his playmaking ability in this scheme as well.
So, let’s get into what I believe is a prediction of the numbers we may see from Chase Edmonds. The Miami Dolphins’ new running back will have 138 carries for 675 yards and 4 touchdowns, along with 54 receptions for 536 yards and 3 touchdowns.
I think this truly could be a breakout season for the stock of Chase Edmonds. As many analysts have been saying, the Miami Dolphins do not need a superstar running back, but the addition of Chase Edmonds is a gigantic upgrade.