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The Miami Dolphins’ struggles continued on Monday as they misplaced to the beforehand winless Tennessee Titans 31-12.
With Tua Tagovailoa nonetheless on the injured reserve, the Dolphins’ offense was sluggish. Quarterback Tyler Huntley had simply 96 passing yards and Miami mustered simply 106 yards on the bottom because the Dolphins performed conservatively in comparison with the high-powered offense followers grew accustomed to final season.
Titans’ beginning quarterback Will Levis suffered a shoulder injury within the first quarter of the matchup, prompting Tennessee to herald backup Mason Rudolph beneath heart. Even with its beginning quarterback sidelined for a lot of the sport, Tennessee had no hassle with Miami.
After the loss, followers voiced their frustration in the direction of head coach Mike McDaniel, claiming he is incapable of managing on offense with Tagovailoa off the sphere.
Simon Clancy @SiClancy
Mike McDaniel is doing about as unhealthy a training job because it’s attainable to do within the NFL in the mean time. Individuals say that he was the one which saved Tua. The previous couple of weeks it appears to be like an increasing number of prefer it was the opposite means spherical.
Louis @hashtag_whiskey
The largest drawback I see is Mike McDaniel is having a tough time dialing his offense again to suit the wants of a again up QB.
We noticed sparks of what Huntley is sweet at on this final drive, however 3 penalties for unlawful shifts is on the play caller.
C. Staying In Storrs Corridor @CtopherHall
Play calling inexcusable tonight for Mike McDaniel and employees. I am going to by no means perceive throwing it 4-5 yards behind the road or scrimmage when it is 3 & quick. He did all of it night time lengthy. Didn’t put his crew able to win. Sizzling seat has been activated….
Steve Park @stevepark0
This Dolphins loss is solely on Mike McDaniel. He refused to name any performs downfield and out his crew in an entire. Completely inept play calling and training.
Zach Langley @langleyatl
Mike McDaniel simply willingly ran the clock out down two possessions?? 😭
Terrible teaching
Breeze @6breeze_
Mike McDaniel Offense With out Tua pic.twitter.com/ZiZ2s0RaHV
BigHiltz @HiltzyBaby
I really like after they pan to Mike McDaniel and he appears to be like shocked as if he isn’t the man calling the performs.
Shocked not throwing downfield is yielding zero outcomes
Invoice Palmer @BillPalmer23
I do not care what the personnel scenario is for Miami, this east-west playcalling from Mike McDaniel hasn’t labored for a minute, and he will not abandon it. Stinks.
Sadly for McDaniel, he’ll be with out his star quarterback for no less than two extra video games. By putting Tagovailoa on the injured reserve following his scary concussion in Week 2, the Dolphins dedicated to being with out him till no less than late October, although he might at all times find yourself lacking extra time than that.
Within the meantime, McDaniel might want to determine tips on how to get issues performed with out Tagovailoa on the sphere.
Regardless that it’s lacking Tagovailoa, Miami nonetheless has the most effective receivers within the league in Tyreek Hill and one other sturdy possibility in Jaylen Waddle. These two are able to making performs downfield regardless of who’s beneath heart, and McDaniel may wish to think about getting them extra concerned shifting ahead.
Following Monday’s loss, the Dolphins could have the prospect to bounce again in opposition to an AFC East foe within the New England Patriots. Now sitting at 1-3 on the 12 months, it is honest to say that matchup might be a vital one.
