Tyreek Hill inadvertently comes up with fix for Dolphins offense
After the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night. Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill made some interesting comments on how Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo slowed down their passing attack. Hill's remarks should be viewed as a way to improve this offense this offseason for Tua Tagovailoa. "They did a good job […]
After the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night. Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill made some interesting comments on how Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo slowed down their passing attack.
Hill's remarks should be viewed as a way to improve this offense this offseason for Tua Tagovailoa.
"They did a good job getting hands on us at the line of scrimmage," Hill said when asked about the Chiefs' defensive gameplan. "Spags does a good job telling cornerbacks, don't worry about anything over the top because I have safety help over top. DBs, you guys just get your hands on those fast guys. They have physical corners that do a good job playing to their technique and playing sound."
There is a void with the Dolphins passing attack. Yes, the speed of Hill and Jaylen Waddle are terrifying for opposing defenses but being physical at the line of scrimmage is a clear way to mitigate their game-breaking speed.
Now, that is easier said than done but it can be and has been done multiple times. Adding more size and strength is one way to combat this issue.
There was a rep in the game where CB L'Jarius Sneed used a hard press technique at the line of scrimmage and drove Hill into the ground. I will drop the tweet below.
Adding size/strength to the passing game
Inadvertently, Hill's quote above provided a plan to fix the offense in the offseason.
When going into 11-personnel (3 WR sets), having a changeup from the smaller twitchy speed demons would help keep defenses more honest in coverage. Tua Tagovailoa can pick a zone defense apart if given time to survey and find the soft spots.
The Dolphins do not have a tight end or wide receiver who brings a strong physical profile that teams should account for. This is what they must seek/pursue in the 2024 NFL offseason and NFL Draft.
For example, during Tyreek Hill's final year or so in Kansas City, defenses played two-high safety shells to keep everything underneath. Patrick Mahomes had to adjust to this.
That said, having an elite tight end/big man like Travis Kelce allowed him to attack defenses regardless.
Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniels need this going forward. In this league, you need counters to whatever the opposition throws at you. Or in this regard, tries to take away.
Next season, this Dolphins' offense should expect to see more teams try to replicate what the Chiefs were successful with. Being physical and eliminating the deep shots/explosive passing plays.
The 2024 NFL Draft is loaded with big, strong-framed wide receivers that can help alleviate some of the pressure heaped on Hill and Waddle. This specific type of receiving threat should be of high priority for the Dolphins heading into the 2024 NFL season.
Tyreek Hill reveals powerful locker room message after Dolphins’ loss
The Miami superstar laid it out after the game
