Sparano explains the dilemma caused by his offense

We all kind of figured the addition of Brandon Marshall to the Miami Dolphins was a good thing in that it caused problems for opposing defenses. Yes, the Dolphins have an elite receiver now.

That should help the passing game.

But coach Tony Sparano today got more detailed about how it will help the passing game beyond Marshall. And, yes, it will help the running game as well.

Simply, last year opposing teams had one approach to stopping the Miami offense: They didn't want to get beaten by the running game of Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams.

That meant teams would load eight men in the box and that not only would hinder Miami's running attack but also shut down the tight end position because, as Sparano shared today, "the middle of the field was closed."

Enter Marshall into the mix and the middle of the field should open up if teams do what is expected and they double team the new addition with a cornerback and safety over the top on one side of the field. Now, the defense cannot clog the middle of the field, opening things up for the tight end and it definitely cannot commit eight players to stopping the running game, thus opening up running lanes.

Voila: Multi-dimensional offense.

Of course, this is all conjecture and educated guessing not only by us, but the Dolphins themselves. As Sparano points out, he's waiting to see how teams prioritize stopping the Miami offense.

"I don't really know how these people are going to look at us," he said today. "I would anticipate most people will say, 'We're not going to let Brandon Marshall beat us.' But last year the philosophy was, 'We're not going to let Ricky and Ronnie beat us.' So I'm not sure how they're going to look at us right now. They might say, 'Well, prove to us that Brandon is going to beat us.' Or it might still be, 'Prove to us that Ricky and Ronnie can beat us.' If it's the [former] then the tight end will get the ball a little bit more."

Obviously, the proof will be up to the Dolphins. If teams decided they still aren't going to allow Miami to run, then Chad Henne and Marshall must hurt the defense deeply enough and often enough to make them adjust. And if defenses decide to stop Marshall from the start, the tight end play and the running game must be good enough to make the defense pay for its decision.

This much is certain, however. The Dolphins offense now poses a dilemma for oposing defenses.

And that is a good thing.

Other matters ...

The coach said cornerback Will Allen was held out of practice Wednesday morning because his knee was bothering him so he is being rested ... Evan Oglesby, helped off the practice field in Tuesday's late practice, has an ankle injury. Sparano did not say how serious the injury is but having witnessed it, it seemed like a multi-week affair to me ... Center Jake Grove said the bone bruise in his knee is "really nothing.' He returned to practice today although he didn't finish the entire session, something which was planned ... Guard Nate Garner stopped working late in the morning practice and sat out several repetition. He was limping ... The Dolphins have canceled this afternoon's practice. They're scheduled back to work tomorrow morning.

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[The Cuban Assassin]

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[Cuban Menace]

Assassin, Dont know, Dont care.....

[grrreatdane]

Yea I agree but how sweet would it be to get him down here... Pay back for J.T. cause in my opinion the only reason the fat a s s signed him was to get under our skin for handing him his a s s during the two games this past season.... Oh sweet revenge and he is in his prime not the twilight of his career! Oh sweet dreams... or in that psycho's... wet dreams!

[Cuban Menace]

Marmaduke, I'll bet a hundred dollars that Twinkle toes gets a injury before the season begains and he'll be shelved till week 10 and by the time he does come back the jets will be 3 and 5 and of no concern... IMHO...

[grrreatdane]

Can't argue that he seems to be bad luck no matter what team he is on... Thats why we went to the playoffs the last year when he was with the skins!

[Cuban Menace]

agree.........

[grrreatdane]

U know what haven't seen a post from our tin foil hat wearing friend in a bit think the harrp rays have finally taken over all concept of reality??.. J/K

[Cuban Menace]

NNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ...............

[Cuban Menace]

You Know if you say his name 3 times in the Mirror he'll appear.... But do you really want that????????

[Cuban Menace]

Kinda like if you say "Beetle juice" 3 times.... but again, do you want to????

[grrreatdane]

I still want one of those though! Common (candyman) in the mirror 3 times come thru... Phins Foil Hat.... PFH! New fashion statement! :)

[Home]

Duh. Duh. Duhduh duhhhhhhh

I am here

The big idiot

Home-O

[grrreatdane]

again almost the same thing... LOL but I didn't say his name though... Does that still count??

[grrreatdane]

Oh great we get the impostor!! Not even the real one... Even worse!

[Cuban Menace]

Fake Home-o there at 9:12... lol....

[Ben Franklin]

HAARP called me to U, man

ThanX Imposter

and Good Evening people

Welcome to the Show

Got Something Here for u all to Know

[Cuban Menace]

I hear Home is checking out "HAARPS" in the Tennessee valley, though I cant confirm this....

[grrreatdane]

Will the real Home Please Stand UP... Please Stand up..... Hi do you like the threat of ChemTrails....

[Ben Franklin]

Ha
Not NJ Fraud Fan training Anthony Sparano at my gym
by the way
I own the gym
Thats why
I Live at Home with mommy
and the little dog too

Ah ha ha ha

Me Home

[Cuban Menace]

HOME, HOME, HOME.... There I did it........LOL

[Cuban Menace]

OMFG, Home is Ben Franklin...... LMFAOROTF...

[Home]

All right
Enuff of the NJ Ben Thing

Today
As Usuall

sean did Absolutely Nothing

and Homes CB Vontae Davis
Oh Yeah
Did A great Job Breaking Up .... Brandon Marshall

Oh Yeah!

[mushroom]

bobby ,why don't you f u c k yourself ?

[Cuban Menace]

Mush, That;s not nice,.......

[grrreatdane]

Aaaah the real Home Has Stood up... Whats up?

[Home]

Cam Wake IS ON FIRE

Cam Wake 2 Maybe 3 More QB Sacks TODAY!

OK
Homes Prediction # Is In

So Far Here U Go

[Cuban Menace]

Dane, Are you "Home"??????

[Home]

Brangetterdon Marshall 12 TDs

Cam Wake ..............Wait For It
................
......................
.........................
............................ 17 SACKS!

Thats Right 17 Sacks for Cam Wake 2010

***** The Dynasty Be Fins! *****

[Cuban Menace]

It's Crazy, All you have to do is say his name 3 times and POFFFF, He appears.....LMAOROTF...

[Cuban Menace]

Home, Will you be attending sat. nites game at Chem-trail Stadium??????

[ALoco]

I MUST SAY HOME IS CLASSIC .

[Home]

What up grrreatdane & Menace?
The 1st one was not me
But All after are me

Got the RF signal, Man

and u heard It hear 1st

Cam Wake 17 Sacks in 2010

Marshall 12 TDs

Miami Dolphins 4-0 start of season 2010

***** The Dynasty Be Fins! *****

[ALoco]

cuban, HOW THAT HAPPENED LIKE THAT ?

[grrreatdane]

Wish I knew Home... Like to buy him a beer... So no I am not home... Would like to get one of them Foil hats though how they commin Hommie??

[ALoco]

THE DYNASTY BE FINS ...I AM SOLD .

[ALoco]

THE MARKET IS DOWN AND WILL BE VERY DOWN TOMORROW BIG TIME BUT WAKE IS WAY UP .

[Cuban Menace]

I Said his Name 3 times in my infinite mirror in my living room while I was on line... From here on out I'll Refer to Home As Beetle....Still LMAOAROTF.......

[grrreatdane]

speaking of though I really want those wings and beer I think I might actually have to stop my real work for a bit and go partake in some debauchery! Where is all them Jet fan women that I can take advantage of and make them love the Phins... LOL!

[ALoco]

LIKE SNOW WHITE .

[Home]

Will be at game Saturday Nite
Bacardi Rum section (Imagine That)
Row 17 from the field
25 -30 yard line

Great seats saw many games from them

[SoiledBottom]

Aloco

Will you be going to work ?

I need my check...just sayin

Soiled :)

[grrreatdane]

Thanks for tha info... Aloco should I leave it in for the long run or will it just start crying 9 months later if I Do!!!!! LOLOLOLOLOL!

[Cuban Menace]

GREEEET, When your at Flannagans, Look for the drunkest B!tch, And that will be a Jet B!tch.... Happy hunting...

[Home]

lol @ SB

Gotta have the foil lid protector, Man

Bellicheat & Robert Kraft are Illuminati, Man

Dont want my cranium fried, Dude

and ...

***** The Dynasty Be Fins! *****

[ALoco]

DEAR MR SOILED.

THE MARKET IS DOWN ,I HOPE IT STAYS THAT WAY .DID YOU SPEAK TO ARMANDO ABOUT JOINING HIM IN HIS RADIO SHOW ?

ANOTHER QUESTION, DID YOU EVER THOUGHT TO DO A TV TALK SHOW >>????

[grrreatdane]

Soiled,

Did you get my post from earlier?? Hope so Mando seems to really be looking forward to your arrival hope the trip isn't to bad and remember ya always got a connect in the MIA.... =)

[Cuban Menace]

Soiled, Can you lead us to whom "HOME" might be?????This is more intriguing then the "Who shoot JFK, Or Who shot JR", Can you shine some light on this???????

[ALoco]

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT HOME;......................

1-REAL FAN NOT A FRAUD
2- HE REALLY GOES TO ALL FINS GAMES
3-RIGHT ON SEAN SMITH
4-UPDATING US ABOUT PRACTICES .

[grrreatdane]

Any friend of the Hookah me included would be like who is JFK or JR... Is that the father of KFC and TB.... I hope so cause we are hunnnnngry! and Cuban I agree but she won't be drunk she will be the ugliest B I T C H in the bar passed out! LOL

[Home]

Here is some help from Home
My Fellow Slaves of the NWO

Read It Over 2 or 3 Times If Needed

Illuminati (plural of Latin illuminatus, "enlightened") is a name that refers to several groups, both historical and modern, and both real and fictitious. Historically, it refers specifically to the Bavarian Illuminati, an Enlightenment-era secret society founded on May 1, 1776. In modern times it is also used to refer to a purported conspiratorial organization which acts as a shadowy "power behind the throne", allegedly controlling world affairs through present day governments and corporations, usually as a modern incarnation or continuation of the Bavarian Illuminati. In this context, Illuminati is often used in reference to a New World Order (NWO). Many conspiracy theorists believe the Illuminati are the masterminds behind events that will lead to the establishment of such a New World Order

Now U Know
Congrats
& Welcome

Love
Home & Jesus Christ

[The Cuban Assassin]

You know a certain someone is having a field day with these previous posts about home.

[Cuban Menace]

Who Assassin?

[ALoco]

HOME, DO YOU KNOW HOW TO COOK ?

[ALoco]

CUBAN, HIS NAME SHOULD NOT BE NAMED .

[grrreatdane]

Home on that aspect I can actually provide some info... I was watching some history channel show that did a slide show of all the world powers... (At least the ones that matter... Ie.. world powers... especially england and USA They all look like family its actually scary!

[grrreatdane]

I know how to cook cause I'm actually a chef... Whats up gotta quest??

[SoiledBottom]

Dear Mr. Aloco

"DID YOU SPEAK TO ARMANDO ABOUT JOINING HIM IN HIS RADIO SHOW ?"

Although Mr. Salguero and I have talked about joining force's, He wants me on his radio show, I want him to help me grow crops in NC, we just can't seem to find the right vechicle to work together at this time.

Soiled :)

[ALoco]

GRREATDANE, I SAW THE SAME SHOW BUT IT WAS THE USA AND HIATI .

[Home]

The NWO is knows the world is overcrowded
5 Billion of US Slaves must be ... Elimanated

There simply is not enuff resoureces on the planet for all humans

The "Elite r Running
One World Government
One currency
No Borders
No middle class

Simply Rulers & Slaves
Simplify the way to run the world as a whole

The weather disasters r not a "Mother Nature"
google HAARP
Get with It, Man

Stock Markets Will Collapse
Your currency will be worthless
One currency after the Chaos & Devastation

New World Order
google It

[ALoco]

OM MY GOD MR SOILED ,ARE YOU A FARMER ? CORN OR BANANA ?