Article about how Phins are emphasizing scheme diversity on OL

Given Webb (6’7” 331lbs), Davis (6’6” 321lbs), Prince (6’7′ 305lbs), and Davenports’ (6’7′ 325lbs) comparable heights we have the prototype Flores is looking for at Tackle.

Very tall and kinda’ big is the name of the game for the Dolphins Tackles.

This rangy size at Tackle means that they aren’t a liability in any scheme. While they are all shield blockers rather than maulers, they are fast enough to get outside and big enough to wall off.

Also, their long reach can generate a second or two more for the quarterback to make their read by riding pass rusher out a few feet extra. In a quick rhythm passing style, this is a big difference… if the interior line does their job and allows the QB space to step up.

In preseason Flores has run Zone Stretch and Inside Zone running schemes (I might have noticed man-blocking as well). The Patriots run a similar diverse blocking scheme. So I expect nothing different in Miami. Most teams choose one scheme and use it as their primary blocking style. This scheme flexibility helps the offense maintain the initiative as opposing defenses have more to prepare for.

Also, as a play-by-play strength, Linebackers and D-linemen are never exactly sure what to expect. This can make the defenders tentative. Every drop of advantage helps, and this Dolphins O-line will need it.

But, this added flexibility increases the challenge to the O-linemen to execute consistently with the diversity of techniques. Can these Phins O-linemen pull it off?

HalCHorn wrote:Along those lines, Davis just got a 3 year extension today.  $15 million.