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QB Controversy Brewing in Gainesville?

QB Controversy Brewing in Gainesville?

This past Saturday, Florida played FAU in its first game of the season, defeating the Owls, 35-14. Redshirt junior Emory Jones patiently waited his turn since 2018 to become the starter this year after Kyle Trask got drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Going into this season, Jones has played in 24 Florida games, making ...
Miami Heat’s Second Two-Way Contract Pathway is Clear

Miami Heat’s Second Two-Way Contract Pathway is Clear

When you receive a two-way contract from the Miami Heat, it's pretty different from other teams. The main reason for that is while most teams are looking for supreme talent, the Heat are on the lookout for a possible filler for team weaknesses. Just ask Heat's Gabe Vincent and Max Strus how that worked out ...
Brian Flores

Brian Flores definitively puts Dolphins QB controversy to rest

Brian Flores is many things, but there is at least one thing he is not. He is not particularly fond of repeating himself. Undoubtedly, that's a trait he shares with the majority of the world. Who wants to say the same thing over and over as if no one heard you the first time? But ...
The Importance of the Herro-Robinson Offensive On-Court Combo

The Importance of the Herro-Robinson Offensive On-Court Combo

Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson have had an interesting NBA journey together up to this point. Both drawing more and more eyes in Las Vegas Summer League before Herro's rookie season, leading up to an eventual run to the NBA finals where both of them were pretty big reasons they ended up in that position ...
One Single Attribute Changes the Game for Heat’s Two-Way Marcus Garrett

One Single Attribute Changes the Game for Heat’s Two-Way Marcus Garrett

According to Adrian Wojnarowski this morning, the Miami Heat officially signed Summer League standout, Marcus Garrett, to a two-way contract. This was expected for some time now after his high level play in Las Vegas, but it was more about when the signing would come than if it would come. And the unique thing about ...
The Unique Combos of a Miami Heat Pick and Roll

The Unique Combos of a Miami Heat Pick and Roll

As we continue to go through some of Miami's base offensive sets heading into the new season, we must dial back a bit. In many cases, the way actions are triggered are through normal pick and roll/pick and pop sets, since the true damage in a Heat motion offense is occurring on the weak-side off ...
Answering More of Your Off-Season Questions on the Miami Heat

Answering More of Your Off-Season Questions on the Miami Heat

As we get closer and closer to the start of the new NBA season, it's no longer about evaluating the team's potential moves or next steps in terms of organizational decision making. Now, it's about projecting forward onto the season how specific players, or the team as a whole, will produce on the floor together ...
Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins 2021 Final 53-man roster tracker

The Miami Dolphins have only two days to decide who will be on the final 53-man roster. Head coach Brian Flores has a very difficult job ahead of him, and a very painful one with the discussions he has to have with many young players. But with all that said, the NFL is still a ...
Durval Queiroz Neto

Durval Queiroz Neto may soon hold key to Dolphins OL stability

It's been a long time coming, but Brazilian superstar Durval Queiroz Neto is finally starting to show signs that he's ready for the NFL level. “The credit goes to Durval." Head coach Brian Flores said on Tuesday. "I think he’s done a great job of training, nutrition, all the things you need to do to ...
The Importance of Elbow Touches in Heat Offensive Scheming

The Importance of Elbow Touches in Heat Offensive Scheming

When a team doesn't have a true play-making point guard to run the show offensively, there's always a slight change of pace in terms of the way they trigger actions. Luckily for the Miami Heat, a young play-making big like Bam Adebayo makes the game-plan pretty clear heading into a season. There's two ways that ...
Deshaun Watson

Should the Dolphins Trade for Deshaun Watson?

The Deshaun Watson trade rumors began to heat up again Saturday when multiple reports came out saying that the Miami Dolphins were considered to be  “frontrunners” to land the 25-year-old star quarterback. Why the Dolphins should trade for Deshaun Watson: Miami’s front office has constructed one of the best overall rosters that the Dolphins have ...
Diving into Heat’s Usage of Double Drag Ball Screens

Diving into Heat’s Usage of Double Drag Ball Screens

Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat are known for being pretty creative offensively, especially when the post-season comes around to surprise opposing teams' defensive scheming. Another thing to note about the actions they base things around is that they aren't afraid to take chances. Just look back at the sharpshooting undrafted player, Duncan Robinson, who ...
Miami Dolphins

Preseason Week 3 – Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals: 5 players to watch

The end is near. Preseason is nearly over, and so is the tenure of some players on the Miami Dolphins roster bubble. Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, many of these players are getting one last chance to shine and prove they're worth keeping on the team. Whether that's with the Dolphins, or another team, remains ...
Miami Dolphins trade for offensive lineman Greg Mancz

Miami Dolphins trade for offensive lineman Greg Mancz

The Miami Dolphins are making yet another move on the offensive line. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Miami Dolphins have received offensive lineman Greg Mancz from the Baltimore Ravens by swapping late round draft picks. It's notable as Miami continues to make a flurry of moves along the offensive line to protect its franchise ...
Dolphins

Dolphins players on roster bubble getting last chance Sunday

The end of training camp and preseason is always laden with mixed feelings. On the one hand, it's the mark of real football fast approaching. Games will soon matter as teams fight for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy. But on the other hand, it also marks the end of the road for many players just ...