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As of now, Michael is #1 on the depth chart, with Carroll saying that they want to ease Rawls in, as the Oakland game (all two carries of it) was his first action since last season. So it doesn't sound like Michael is gonna keep the #1 spot all year, but if he puts up some good efforts while they work Rawls into the mix, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if those two formed a two-headed monster of sorts for the rest of the season. Then there's Prosise and Collins to think about. They're gonna want to get those guys involved as the season goes on too. It should be interesting. I know running back by committee isn't the most appealing idea, but if they're doing it because all of those guys earned their touches and not because Michael fizzled and Rawls isn't all the way back from his injury, I think it would be fine.
As for the Miami game itself, I think the best way to combat their defensive front is to get the ball out quickly on passing plays so the offensive line doesn't have to try to hold them off for very long and go with some outside runs to get them winded before running it up the gut later in the game. They could probably do the same things against the Rams and Jets too.
Defensively, they need to make sure to wrap up the ball carrier. That seems like it should be common sense, but they've had trouble doing it at times during the preseason. Beyond that, I think the pass rush can get to Tannehill and keep him from getting outside the pocket too often. He's pretty mobile, so they can't let him get outside or give him a running lane. He'll take it if they do.
As for the Miami game itself, I think the best way to combat their defensive front is to get the ball out quickly on passing plays so the offensive line doesn't have to try to hold them off for very long and go with some outside runs to get them winded before running it up the gut later in the game. They could probably do the same things against the Rams and Jets too.
Defensively, they need to make sure to wrap up the ball carrier. That seems like it should be common sense, but they've had trouble doing it at times during the preseason. Beyond that, I think the pass rush can get to Tannehill and keep him from getting outside the pocket too often. He's pretty mobile, so they can't let him get outside or give him a running lane. He'll take it if they do.
