Chargers acknowledge Dolphins defense left them ‘pretty confused’
4 years, 4 months ago

Chargers acknowledge Dolphins defense left them ‘pretty confused’

LA Times  

The Dolphins’ defense confused the Chargers and kept pressure on rookie quarterback Justin Herbert. “Our quarterback, I think he handled the situation — obviously not well enough, we didn’t win the game — but I was not discouraged by how he handled the situation.” Compounding any potential questions about preparation, Miami rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said during a postgame television interview that the Chargers “played exactly what we thought they were going to play defensively.” In his third career start, Tagovailoa went 15 for 25 for 169 yards and two touchdowns. Asked about the rookie’s comment, Lynn said: “Tua’s a guy who’s going to watch a lot of film and be well prepared. That’s what that means to me.” Miami rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, shown running away from the Chargers pass rush, said the Dolphins were prepared for everything the defense threw at them. The blocked punt that led to a Miami touchdown barely two minutes into the game was the result of “a simple technique error” by one of the Chargers’ lineman, Lynn said.

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Chargers and Raiders heading in different directions as teams meet in regular-season finale
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers and Raiders heading in different directions as teams meet in regular-season finale

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Chargers and Raiders each enter Sunday’s meeting coming off back-to-back victories that affect each other’s futures in remarkably different ways. “We’re doing everything we can to win this game,” Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert said. Las Vegas’ two recent victories made it considerably more difficult to draft Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Miami’s Cam Ward, although the Raiders …

Chargers appear playoff-bound, but loss to Tampa could mean they’re bound for disaster
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers appear playoff-bound, but loss to Tampa could mean they’re bound for disaster

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa and safety Tony Jefferson show their frustration during their loss to Tampa Bay. “Surprising isn’t the word,” Chargers defensive lineman Morgan Fox said of the torching. Chargers Chargers takeaways: Thursday matchup with Broncos critical after loss to Buccaneers The Chargers’ pride and bodies were hurt in a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which makes …

Dolphins score on opening drive and mistake-prone Rams can never catch them
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins score on opening drive and mistake-prone Rams can never catch them

LA Times  

The Dolphins’ Malik Washington dives past Rams safety Kamren Kinchens for a touchdown on the opening drive. “Frustration,” he said, “just like everybody else.” Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is sacked by Rams linebacker Jared Verse. On a night when former Rams star lineman Aaron Donald watched from a luxury box, the Rams pressured Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. “We executed well,” …

Chargers’ offense, defense meet halfway in convincing win over Browns
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers’ offense, defense meet halfway in convincing win over Browns

LA Times  

Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still is surrounded by teammates after intercepting a pass against the Cleveland Browns. The list of key contributors sent coach Jim Harbaugh on a winding news conference that reminisced about his childhood growing up in Ohio, celebrated cornerback Tarheeb Still’s “one and a half” interceptions and praised receiver Quentin Johnston’s career-best 118 yards receiving. After a two-game …

Miami Dolphins Offense Looks Familiar as Tua Tagovailoa Returns
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5 months ago

Miami Dolphins Offense Looks Familiar as Tua Tagovailoa Returns

Associated Press  

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to action on Sunday but his team suffered a 27-28 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Tagovailoa completed 28 of 38 passes for 227 yards and a touchdown, but the Dolphins failed to score 20 points in the game. Despite the loss, Tagovailoa showed signs of his presence with a 12-yard touchdown pass to De'Von …

Justin Herbert paces improved Chargers offense in win vs. Broncos: Key takeaways
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Herbert paces improved Chargers offense in win vs. Broncos: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Daniel Popper, Nick Kosmider and Lauren Smith Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for a season-high 237 yards, the Los Angeles offense posted a season-best 350 yards, and the defense kept the Broncos off the scoreboard until the fourth quarter, holding off a late rally to pick up a 23-16 win in Denver. — Daniel Popper, Chargers beat writer GO …

Camp takeaways: Chargers’ offense is a mystery for now, but starts from ground up
8 months ago

Camp takeaways: Chargers’ offense is a mystery for now, but starts from ground up

LA Times  

One thing for sure about the Chargers’ offensive identity: quarterback Justin Herbert will be behind it. The Chargers are searching for an offensive identity early in camp, and offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that will develop in the weeks to come. “That will dictate where we really put our focus.” Coach Jim Harbaugh has made it clear that the team …

Chargers coach Brandon Staley has no defense for team's failures
1 year, 3 months ago

Chargers coach Brandon Staley has no defense for team's failures

LA Times  

Three years into his job, coach Brandon Staley still has not been able to put together a solid defense with the Chargers. The reporter termed it the “Brandon Staley Plan,” the question to Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel framed in a way that suggested he had been outsmarted by the Chargers’ coach when their teams met last December. Adding star …

Dolphins need to make sure collapse against Titans doesn’t turn into a late-season skid
1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins need to make sure collapse against Titans doesn’t turn into a late-season skid

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — In the moments after the AFC East-leading Miami Dolphins blew a late 14-point lead to the Tennessee Titans, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa shook his head at the thought of the past. It’s not like the world ends because we lost this game.” Miami had a chance to become just the second AFC team to reach 10 wins …

NFL roundtable: How Rams can make playoffs; Broncos familiar faces a Chargers worry?
1 year, 3 months ago

NFL roundtable: How Rams can make playoffs; Broncos familiar faces a Chargers worry?

LA Times  

The attention given to stop Aaron Donald, shown tackling Browns back Jerome Ford, helps the play of the rest of the Rams’ front seven. Los Angeles Times Rams beat writer Gary Klein, Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller, NFL columnist Sam Farmer and columnist Helene Elliott discuss what happened and upcoming prospects: What is more surprising, that “banged up” Puka Nacua …

Here's how Chargers can make playoffs, and why they won't
1 year, 4 months ago

Here's how Chargers can make playoffs, and why they won't

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley walks off the field after a loss to the Baltimore Ravens, his team’s third in a row. With little reason to believe club executives will come to their collective senses any time soon and dismiss coach Brandon Staley — and maybe make it a two-for-one deal by also bidding farewell to general manager Tom Telesco — …

Chargers’ defensive leaders defend embattled coach Brandon Staley, vow to improve
1 year, 4 months ago

Chargers’ defensive leaders defend embattled coach Brandon Staley, vow to improve

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley walks among players during warmups before a game against the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium. “If you let that outside noise trickle into your ear, you can become what you’re thinking,” safety Dean Marlowe said. “If we, as a group, believe in that outside noise, then that’s what we’re going to become.” Marlowe has known Staley …

Lions ruined Chargers’ plans to bust out some wild turnover celebrations
1 year, 4 months ago

Lions ruined Chargers’ plans to bust out some wild turnover celebrations

LA Times  

On top of everything else for the Chargers, Sunday was a slow day for the celebration committee. “We didn’t get no celebrations off no plays, no turnovers.” At the urging of defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley, the Chargers had playfully and wildly partied on the field after each of their five takeaways against the Chicago Bears and New York Jets. But …

Even when teams know it’s coming, they’re not stopping Dolphins’ deep passes from Tua to Tyreek
1 year, 4 months ago

Even when teams know it’s coming, they’re not stopping Dolphins’ deep passes from Tua to Tyreek

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa clutched the ball and dropped back to pass near the 50-yard line as receiver Tyreek Hill blew past double coverage. I’m very, very proud of where he’s at.” Hill had his fifth 100-yard receiving game of the year, and his 12th since joining the Dolphins ahead of the 2022 season. Tagovailoa threw an interception …

Dolphins’ high-powered offense stalls in Miami’s latest letdown at Buffalo
1 year, 5 months ago

Dolphins’ high-powered offense stalls in Miami’s latest letdown at Buffalo

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — No matter how productive their offense had been coming into Buffalo, Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins still find themselves trying to keep pace with the Bills in the AFC East. “I think the Buffalo Bills proved why they are the team our whole division is trying to beat,” coach Mike McDaniel said. Tagovailoa noted the crowd …

Chargers’ defense eyes chance for redemption against Titans team on eight-game skid
1 year, 6 months ago

Chargers’ defense eyes chance for redemption against Titans team on eight-game skid

LA Times  

In the aftermath of their opening loss, the Chargers’ general disposition matched their performance: boldly graphic and brutally real. “None of us like how that went down.” Believe it, the Chargers’ Week 1 was a weak one, their pass defense buried in an historically bad showing that ended as a 36-34 defeat to Miami. Consider this team’s recent history: In …

Hill, Tagovailoa too much for Chargers as Dolphins open with 36-34 victory
1 year, 6 months ago

Hill, Tagovailoa too much for Chargers as Dolphins open with 36-34 victory

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Tua Tagovailoa might have shocked some observers by putting up one of the best passing days in an opener in NFL history. That’s kind of what I expected to happen,” coach Mike McDaniel said after the Miami Dolphins rallied for a 36-34 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. In last season’s 23-17 win in Week …

Chargers rushing attack shows promise in opener: What it means for Justin Herbert
1 year, 6 months ago

Chargers rushing attack shows promise in opener: What it means for Justin Herbert

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers’ loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday falls squarely on the shoulders of the defense, and the pass defense particularly. Staley believed Moore could elevate the Chargers’ ground game with a more streamlined, defined and downhill rushing philosophy. And then we want our backs to be able to make people miss, and I think that that’s …

Two concerns for Chargers after 36-34 loss to Dolphins
1 year, 6 months ago

Two concerns for Chargers after 36-34 loss to Dolphins

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers allowed 304 yards by halftime and 466 for the game Sunday in their 36-34 defeat to the Miami Dolphins. Less obvious, on a day when the Chargers’ offense turned in its third-best EPA game of the Staley era, were the problems Los Angeles suffered in pass protection during its final drive. Vic Fangio, the Dolphins’ new …

As Chargers’ defense against Miami draws criticism, their offense deserves praise
1 year, 6 months ago

As Chargers’ defense against Miami draws criticism, their offense deserves praise

LA Times  

Buried in their stinging defeat and dreadful pass defense Sunday was a stellar effort by the Chargers’ offense, especially when running the ball. “That’s something that we need to build off of.” Staley said he liked the patience new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore exhibited as the Chargers remained committed to the ground game. He said the 40 carries were “just …

Chargers defense implodes against Dolphins: ‘Definitely a humbling loss’
1 year, 6 months ago

Chargers defense implodes against Dolphins: ‘Definitely a humbling loss’

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Brandon Staley uses a go-to phrase when describing his pass-defense philosophy: putting a roof on the coverage. Even Staley said in late August that he had been able to “engineer” his defensive personnel “the way that we want it.” GO DEEPER 'Do or die': Brandon Staley's Chargers defense must reach the next level in 2023 They had …

No defense for how the Dolphins’ offense carved up the Chargers
1 year, 6 months ago

No defense for how the Dolphins’ offense carved up the Chargers

LA Times  

Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill was running free through the Chargers’ secondary in their season opener. It also came on the first Miami offensive snap after Jackson ended the Dolphins’ previous drive by intercepting Tagovailoa in the end zone. That really hurt us.” During the Dolphins’ final game-clinching drive, Jackson remained on the sideline, replaced by Ja’Sir Taylor as Staley shuffled …

Hey coach, it's Year 3! Why does Chargers' defense still stink?
1 year, 6 months ago

Hey coach, it's Year 3! Why does Chargers' defense still stink?

LA Times  

About that Super Bowl talk by Brandon Staley … Might be juuuust a little premature. Staley’s defense conceded 536 yards in their season-opening 36-34 defeat to the Miami Dolphins at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, with visiting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa linking up with preferred target Tyreek Hill as if they were playing catch at a nearby Darby Park. Tagovailoa passed into …

Defense lets down Chargers as Dolphins win season opener, 36-34
1 year, 6 months ago

Defense lets down Chargers as Dolphins win season opener, 36-34

LA Times  

The new era of Chargers’ offense under coordinator Kellen Moore couldn’t survive more defensive issues under head coach Brandon Staley. Miami amassed 538 total yards and averaged 8.5 per play in a 36-34 season-opening Dolphins win at SoFi Stadium. It turned into a track meet in the passing game.” In Moore’s debut as Chargers play-caller, they rushed for 234 yards …

Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill lead Dolphins to wild road win over Chargers
1 year, 6 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill lead Dolphins to wild road win over Chargers

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Sunday Night Football featuring the Dolphins vs. Patriots The Miami Dolphins outlasted the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, winning 36-34 on the road at SoFi Stadium. Here’s what you need to know: Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa went 28-for-45 for 466 yards, three touchdowns and one pick. — Mock Dolphins’ run defense needs work One …

Revamped Chargers offense goes up against new-look Dolphins defense in opener
1 year, 6 months ago

Revamped Chargers offense goes up against new-look Dolphins defense in opener

Associated Press  

Kellen Moore and Vic Fangio were two of the most prominent coordinators hired during the offseason. The first test for Moore’s Los Angeles Chargers offense will come at home on Sunday against Fangio’s Miami Dolphins defense in a matchup of playoff teams from last season. “There’s an element of projecting what happens at the beginning of the season because there’s …

Defensive lapses worry Chargers’ Staley going into playoffs
2 years, 2 months ago

Defensive lapses worry Chargers’ Staley going into playoffs

Associated Press  

Brandon Staley is more concerned about the Los Angeles Chargers defense than he is about having a short week to prepare for Saturday night’s AFC wild-card matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Opposing teams averaged 5.42 yards per carry against Los Angeles, which is the highest a team has allowed since the merger, and the sixth highest since 1932. They’re a …

Chargers takeaways: Defense kept Titans’ interceptions from being a factor
2 years, 3 months ago

Chargers takeaways: Defense kept Titans’ interceptions from being a factor

LA Times  

Titans safety Kevin Byard intercepts a pass intended for the Chargers’ Mike Williams. Roger McCreary laterals this pass intended for the Chargers’ Mike Williams to Titans teammate Joshua Kalu for an interception just before the end of the first half. Defensive help on the way: The Chargers’ improved defense over the last two games has a chance to get even …

Skidding Dolphins see positives despite 32-29 loss to Bills
2 years, 3 months ago

Skidding Dolphins see positives despite 32-29 loss to Bills

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Down but not defeated. “I would like to look at all the good that our team has displayed tonight against a really tough divisional opponent.” Miami remains in the the playoff hunt after entering the weekend the AFC’s sixth-seeded team in its bid to clinch its first playoff berth since 2016. “Had we played like that …

Dolphins hoping recent losses help right offensive wrongs
2 years, 3 months ago

Dolphins hoping recent losses help right offensive wrongs

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa believes the Miami Dolphins’ recent losses have taught them lessons their early season success didn’t. Ahead of Miami’s pivotal division matchup against Buffalo, Tagovailoa said the Dolphins are learning the importance of putting bad drives behind them and not letting incompletions or miscommunication dictate how a game progresses. Entering Miami’s matchup against San Francisco, …

Herbert, short-handed defense lead Chargers past Fins 23-17
2 years, 3 months ago

Herbert, short-handed defense lead Chargers past Fins 23-17

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Brandon Staley knew it was going to take a complete game for his Los Angeles Chargers squad to have a chance at beating the Miami Dolphins. Justin Herbert threw for 367 yards and a touchdown and a short-handed defense got the best of the Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa as Los Angeles beat Miami 23-17 on Sunday night. “He …

Short-handed Chargers get emotionally charged in big win over Dolphins
2 years, 3 months ago

Short-handed Chargers get emotionally charged in big win over Dolphins

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass while pressured by Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins during the second half. Moments after the Chargers defeated the Miami Dolphins 23-17, coach Brandon Staley was asked about his animated behavior following a key late completion by quarterback Justin Herbert. I thought our team played with a lot of energy.” The Chargers stifled Dolphins …

Can Chargers win over L.A. and take dent out of Rams' popularity?
2 years, 3 months ago

Can Chargers win over L.A. and take dent out of Rams' popularity?

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, left, runs with the ball as Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker gives chase during the Chargers’ 23-17 win Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Midway through the second quarter of their Sunday night tussle with the Miami Dolphins at SoFi Stadium, the swarming Chargers defense forced the Dolphins’ Jeff Wilson Jr. to fumble. Chargers Short-handed Chargers get emotionally …

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa, Chargers’ Herbert set for prime time
2 years, 3 months ago

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa, Chargers’ Herbert set for prime time

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins bring an 8-4 record into Sunday night’s showdown and are in position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Herbert’s Los Angeles Chargers haven’t been to the postseason since 2018 and sit one game behind the New York …

Chargers-Dolphins preview: Tua Tagovailoa presents big challenge for L.A.
2 years, 3 months ago

Chargers-Dolphins preview: Tua Tagovailoa presents big challenge for L.A.

LA Times  

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has a passer rating of 112, which is on pace to eclipse the franchise’s single-season record set by Dan Marino. With safety Derwin James Jr. and slot cornerback Bryce Callahan doubtful, the Chargers’ secondary still must contain Tagovailoa and speedy wideouts Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. “I’m going to state the obvious,” Fehoko said, “but, you …

Chargers need to be in rush to protect Justin Herbert against Dolphins defense
2 years, 3 months ago

Chargers need to be in rush to protect Justin Herbert against Dolphins defense

LA Times  

The Dolphins’ pass rush has been keeping the pressure on quarterbacks this season, and hopes to do the same to Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, as they did in 2020. It’s a combination of things but certainly something that we are aware of and need to do better.” Herbert was sacked five times Sunday at Las Vegas, four times the week …

NFL flexes Week 14 Dolphins-Chargers matchup to prime time
2 years, 4 months ago

NFL flexes Week 14 Dolphins-Chargers matchup to prime time

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The NFL has moved the Dec. 11 game between the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers to “Sunday Night Football.” The game will kick off at 8:20 p.m. EST on NBC, with the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos moving to 4:05 p.m. EST on CBS. Tagovailoa, who went fifth overall to the Dolphins, …

Tagovailoa makes preseason debut; Raiders top Dolphins 15-13
2 years, 7 months ago

Tagovailoa makes preseason debut; Raiders top Dolphins 15-13

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa was on the field four hours before the game against the Raiders, visualizing how the Dolphins offense would operate Saturday night. The touchdown came from a 12-play, 75-yard drive, which included passes of 14, 15 and 18 yards, capped by a 2-yard touchdown run by running back Zamir White, who could be the Raiders’ …

GM Tom Telesco surprised the Chargers’ defense wasn’t better
3 years, 2 months ago

GM Tom Telesco surprised the Chargers’ defense wasn’t better

LA Times  

Chargers safety Derwin James hugs Lucius Jordan, assistant strength coach, as coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco look on. “Our first priority is to reward our own.” — Tom Telesco, Chargers general manager, on adjusting roster “We’ll see how things play out,” Telesco said. The Chargers have the third-most cap space available in the league, according to overthecap.com, …

News Analysis: Chargers must upgrade the defense to become an AFC contender
3 years, 2 months ago

News Analysis: Chargers must upgrade the defense to become an AFC contender

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley says his defense needs more personnel stability and some new pieces to fit the scheme. “I think that it’s getting the right people that fit that way … and then coaching our guys better, teaching our guys better, taking that ownership and that accountability.” When Staley was hired one year ago Monday, the expectations for the …

‘We just can’t seem to get away from adversity’: Depleted Saints struggle in loss to Dolphins
3 years, 3 months ago

‘We just can’t seem to get away from adversity’: Depleted Saints struggle in loss to Dolphins

New York Times  

Ian Book really never had a chance. “I’ve personally got a lot to get better at,” Book said. “As the week went on, we kind of expected more guys to test positive.” Monday’s game had more of the look of a preseason outing than a prime-time game between two potential playoff teams. “It’s tough just playing football these last two …

Brandon Staley and Justin Herbert learning lessons in NFL school of hard knocks
3 years, 4 months ago

Brandon Staley and Justin Herbert learning lessons in NFL school of hard knocks

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley knows his second-year quarterback isn’t the only one who’s still learning things at the NFL level. “He’s still seeing things for the first time a lot, just like I’m seeing things for the first time as a head coach,” Staley said Monday. “I’m going to have tough moments too, right?” A rookie, Staley won four of …

Chargers offense can’t find rhythm again in a 27-24 loss to Patriots
3 years, 4 months ago

Chargers offense can’t find rhythm again in a 27-24 loss to Patriots

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen shows frustration after missing on a pass attempt from quarterback Justin Herbert at SoFi Stadium. “We’re doing everything we can to help those guys.” The Patriots kept the pressure on Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Sunday, Staley said the Chargers anticipated the Patriots playing more zone pass coverage than they had all season, noting that New …

‘This is Tua’s team’: No changes coming after Dolphins bench Tagovailoa in loss
4 years, 4 months ago

‘This is Tua’s team’: No changes coming after Dolphins bench Tagovailoa in loss

New York Times  

DENVER — The visitors sideline collectively held its breath for a moment early in the fourth quarter Sunday evening when Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa went down for a sixth sack, a vicious hit from Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb. We felt gave us the best chance to win the game.” Asked if the decision to go to Fitzpatrick — who originally …

Joey Bosa is back and ready to help, and Chargers’ defense certainly needs it
4 years, 4 months ago

Joey Bosa is back and ready to help, and Chargers’ defense certainly needs it

LA Times  

He will make $43 million this season and no player in the NFL is scheduled to earn more. “We’re seeing guys at least in position now to make plays consistently,” defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said. Let’s make those plays.’ That’s the next step.” Of the Chargers’ four fumble recoveries, two belong to linebacker Nick Vigil, who has played only 17 …

What jumped off Dolphins tape in Week 10: Suffocating defense and improving Tua
4 years, 4 months ago

What jumped off Dolphins tape in Week 10: Suffocating defense and improving Tua

New York Times  

After re-watching the Dolphins’ 29-21 victory over the Chargers, pouring over the stats, analyzing the film and speaking with the coordinators, here’s what jumped off the tape in Week 10. Some weeks that’s by scheme, some weeks it’s by varying fronts, some weeks it’s by varying coverage.” Chargers running back Joshua Kelley is stuffed by the Dolphins defense. Tagovailoa motions …

Chargers’ Justin Herbert hopes he is a cut above against the Jets
4 years, 4 months ago

Chargers’ Justin Herbert hopes he is a cut above against the Jets

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is looking to notch his second win as a starter this week against the Jets. Time to cut it.” To understand how significantly Herbert altered his appearance, consider that he estimated his most recent haircut had come in “probably 2017, 2018.” Going from one extreme look to the other might be cause to question Herbert’s stylistic …

How Brian Flores and the Dolphins layer their zero-blitzes to confuse offenses
4 years, 4 months ago

How Brian Flores and the Dolphins layer their zero-blitzes to confuse offenses

New York Times  

The story seems to be the same for each of the Miami Dolphins’ opponents during their five-game win streak. After Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert played his worst game as a starter in which the Chargers lost, 29-21, Herbert echoed the same sentiments as the other quarterbacks left in the Dolphins’ five-game wake of destruction. Week 8, 2:43 remaining in the …

Dolphins earn 5th straight win by beating Chargers 29-21
4 years, 4 months ago

Dolphins earn 5th straight win by beating Chargers 29-21

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The battle of young quarterbacks was decided by special teams and the Miami Dolphins’ blitz-happy defense. Tua Tagovailoa had help from a less-heralded rookie while Justin Herbert struggled against a relentless pass rush, and the surprising Dolphins earned their fifth consecutive victory by beating the Los Angeles Chargers 29-21 Sunday. The Dolphins’ Salvon Ahmed, making his …

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