5 Questions: How the Patriots can beat the Dolphins defense

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The New England Patriots are looking to get back on track against the Miami Dolphins Authentic Stephon Gilmore Jersey , so we spoke with Kevin Nogle of ThePhinsider.com to get the inside scoop on Miami ahead of this week’s game!1. Ryan Tannehill is 10-1 in his past 11 starts. What’s been the secret to his success in the offense?Trust. Adam Gase trusts Ryan Tannehill and Tannehill trusts Gase. Gase has opened the playbook to Tannehill, has not limited him in his ability to audible or limited the plays to which he can audible. The other piece is time. The offense early in 2016 was still trying to learn Adam Gase’s system, and I think a lot of Tannehill’s success late in the 2016 season - prior to his knee injury - was because the rest of the offense were getting onto the same page. Now, after a year off, Tannehill appears to be fully indoctrinated into Gase’s system as is the rest of the offense, and they are continuing where they left off in 2017.2. The Dolphins moved on from Jarvis Landry this offseason, yet the offense is chugging along. Who are the stars in the Dolphins offense?The Dolphins offense has several young players who could become stars, but they may not have the star player right now. Kenyan Drake and Kenny Stills are probably the top two names that people may recognize, while Jakeem Grant could quickly join them. Mike Gesicki http://www.newenglandpatriotsteamonline.com/elandon-roberts-jersey , the rookie tight end, should become a star - maybe not Rob Gronkowski star but a star - in the next couple of years, but rookie tight ends do not typically breakout. Albert Wilson has the potential to be a star as well, but I think Stills, Drake, and Grant are the top three players who should become known names.3. How’s Danny Amendola doing?He is filling the slot well with Landry’s departure. He currently leads the team in receptions and he is the typical slot receiver. Where Landry was the focus of the offense, Miami is looking this year to make sure more players get the ball as they spread it around the offense. Amendola is giving Tannehill that sure-handed receiver in the middle of the field on slants and quick routes. He has looked sharp this year and Tannehill and Amendola have shown they have really great chemistry already. 4. Teams don’t get off to 3-0 starts without complementary football. How is the Dolphins defense different this year and how are they forcing so many turnovers?The defensive line is disrupting the line of scrimmage, both in pass rush and against the run. They are getting to the quarterback, even if they are not able to actually record the sack every time. The secondary is playing lights out right now - unless it is Jordy Nelson catching the ball - with Xavien Howard showing that he really is a shutdown cornerback. Pro Football Focus tweeted out a stat this week that Howard has allowed 13 receptions on 43 targets with no touchdowns allowed and seven interceptions over his last nine games. The former editor of The Phinsider Authentic Jeremy Hill Jersey , Matt Infante, reworded that to say since Week 12 of 2017, 20 passes have been caught when thrown toward Howard, and 35 percent of them were caught by Howard. Reshad Jones has always been a playmaker and now he is finding more success because Howard is there as well.5. Are there any weaknesses in the defense that Tom Brady and company might be able to exploit?The linebackers. That is where Miami’s defense is questionable. Rob Gronkowski could make a killing across the middle if the Dolphins do not match him up with someone like safety/cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick. Attack the linebackers, on the ground and in the air, early to get the defense pushed back onto their heels. Miami will then have to press Reshad Jones and T.J. McDonald up for support, and then the deep ball should be open. Exploit the linebackers and there will be success.Preseason week 4 Patriots vs Giants: 6 players to watch during New England’s preseason finale Later today, the New England Patriots will play their fourth and final preseason game of 2018. As usual during the last week of exhibition games, the majority of the Patriots’ starters and roster locks are not expected to play – clearing the way for players on the roster bubble to showcase their skills and value to the team one final time.With that in mind Womens Dont'a Hightower Jersey , let’s take a look at six players to keep an eye on tonight:Mike Gillislee: Will he make a final push for a roster spot?After a mostly disappointing 2017 season, Mike Gillislee failed to show consistent progress in his second offseason in the Patriots’ system. As a result, he is currently fighting for his roster life against free agency addition Jeremy Hill – the better of the two running backs this summer. Could a late push by Gillislee make the battle interesting again? It will be hard, but not impossible depending on the ultimate performance.Riley McCarron: Will he win the fourth wide receiver spot?After the release of Kenny Britt and Eric Decker’s retirement, Riley McCarron founds himself on the verge of making New England’s roster as a depth wide receiver and punt returner. However, his spot on the team is not set in stone: the Patriots could still opt to bolster depth elsewhere or bring in outside reinforcements. A good performance tonight could therefore be crucial for the second-year man.Ulrick John: Will he again be the first offensive tackle off the bench?First-round rookie Isaiah Wynn tearing his Achilles opened the door for another offensive tackle to make the team. The battle for this appears to still be on, but offseason acquisition Ulrick John might have the best odds of winning it: during last week’s regular season “dress rehearsal”, he was the first offensive tackle off the bench. It will therefore be interesting to see how his role and performance look like tonight, and whether or not the game against the New York Giants could be an indicator for his future.Vincent Valentine: Will he show his value as a rotational defensive tackle?Having spent all of 2017 on injured reserve http://www.newenglandpatriotsteamonline.com/deatrich-wise-jr-jersey , Vincent Valentine had a rather quiet training camp and preseason and is consequently not guaranteed a spot on the 53-man team. A solid outing against New York – like he showed at times during his 2016 rookie season – could ultimately turn out to be crucial when it comes to him making the team as the fifth option at the defensive tackle position.Marquis Flowers: Will he build momentum with roster cuts looming?Like Valentine, Marquis Flowers also was rather quiet over the summer. He received increased playing time last week versus Carolina, but that does not definitely earn him a roster spot as a depth linebacker and special teamer. Flowers will still have to outperform his closest competition – Nicholas Grigsby – in order to make the team. Tonight is his final chance to do that and prove that his solid 2017 season was no fluke.J.C. Jackson: Will he finally live up to the training camp hype?Every training camp has its surprising performers, and this year’s is undrafted rookie cornerback J.C. Jackson. The Maryland product saw plenty of snaps with the starting defense and was active and competitive in team and one-on-one drills. His practice success has not yet led to in-game success, however. Tonight is therefore Jackson’s last chance to show the Patriots and other teams around the league that he is worth a roster spot.Which player or players will you most closely watch during today’s game? Let us know in the comments.
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