Performing terribly, the Miami Dolphins were dominated by the New England Patriots early on Sunday.
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“We have to figure out something there as far as just making sure we get that first, first down”, Gase said, “and then trying to get something going”. As it is, the Dolphins’ focus should be on their miserable start to the game rather than how close they might have come at the end because scrambling back against a third-string quarterback isn’t many people’s idea of a badge of honor. “They have more talent than what they showed against the Patriots”.
Miami’s defense seemed clueless for much of the game, especially the first half and on New England’s final two possessions, which resulted in a punt and missed field goal attempt but took valuable time off the clock.
In Week One, the Dolphins hung with the Seahawks for nearly the entire game and led until there were 30 seconds left to play before losing 12-10.
Dolphins coach Adam Gase thinks this year’s offense should do its part to help the defense.
Miami, led by quarterback Ryan Tannehill, mounted a valiant comeback effort by cutting its deficit to seven points.
Miami suffered a valuable loss when oft-injured running back Arian Foster, who was listed on Wednesday’s injury report with a hamstring ailment, left the game in the second quarter with a groin injury.
“Offensively, we can not go three-and-out”, he said.
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In 2015, the Dolphins’ run defense faced 502 attempts, second-most in the National Football League and just two carries behind San Francisco’s defense (504). As far as him being a playmaker, that’s pretty obvious. “That last drive we have to get off the field”.
