Miami Dolphins

Connected Franchise Mode Strategy CFM Team Rating: 81 Offense: 83 Defense: 85 Offensive Scheme: West Coast Defensive Scheme: Base 4-3 Strengths: C, QB, TE, LE, DT, SS Weaknesses: RG, ROLB, RT, WR 2014 Team Rankings 3rd AFC East (8-8-0) Passing Offense: 17th Rushing Offense: 12th Passing Defense: 6th Rushing Defense: 24th 2014 team leaders Passing: Ryan Tannehill: 4,045 Rushing: Lamar Miller: 1,099 Receiving: Mike Wallace: 862 Tackles: Jelani Jenkins: 110 Sacks: Cameron Wake: 11.5 Ints: Brent Grimes: 5 Key Additions DT Ndamukong Suh TE Jordan Cameron WR Greg Jennings Key Rookies WR DeVante Parker DT Jordan Phillips G Jamil Douglas Owner: Stephen Ross Legacy Score: 0 Coach: Joe Philbin Level: 5 Legacy Score: 100 Offensive Scheme: West Coast Defensive Scheme: Base 4-3

Offensive Scouting Report

• QB Ryan Tannehill has been solidified as the long-term starter in Miami; make sure to keep surrounding him with talent at WR.
• Last season, HB Lamar Miller proved he could carry the load, so be sure to utilize his strengths. Even though LaMichael James is solid on special teams, give him an opportunity to win the third-down-back role.
• Although the Dolphins prefer a short passing game, give Kenny Stills some chances downfield each game. Keep building the chemistry with Jarvis Landry, who had a solid rookie campaign. Don’t forget to target TE Jordan Cameron in the red zone.

Defensive Scouting Report

• Departed DT Randy Starks will leave a big hole, but Ndamukong Suh is more than capable of filling it. Not only is he just as good in the run game, but he should also be more trouble for opposing QBs.
• Your nickel LBs should be Koa Misi and Jelani Jenkins, who are both very solid in zone coverage. Both have some nice hit power, too.
• The secondary is extremely solid, especially at the safety position. Adjust your coverage to help out CB Brice McCain, because he will be targeted by opponents.

Schedule

Key Players

• Tannehill will consistently make all the open throws necessary to run a West Coast scheme.
• The Dolphins’ playbook allows Tannehill to utilize his 88 Throw On Run rating.

• Suh is an every-down DT in a 4-3 scheme — he should never come off the field.
• Expect to see improved sack totals from both Olivier Vernon and Cameron Wake when they line up next to Suh.

• If you want to develop Parker into a superstar WR who can line up everywhere, focus on his route running.
• With his ability to get off the press and catch in traffic, Parker will be better on the outside.

• Take control of Jones yourself if you want to get the most out of him.
• With such a low Play Recognition rating, Jones can’t be an every-down player until you develop him more.

OFFENSIVE DEPTH CHART

DEFENSIVE DEPTH CHART

SPECIAL TEAMS

Best Offensive Plays

Best Run: Gun Twin TE Flex Wk — Lead Read Opt

Setup:

• Take a look pre-snap at the read defender; this is the key to a successful play.
• Slide! If you pick up a first down with the QB, don’t get greedy and go for the TD.

Advanced Setup:

• Motion the far right TE across the formation.

Running Plays

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BEST PASS: Pistol Ace Wing — TE Cross

Setup/Reads:

• Target the TEs against man coverage, especially if the defense is playing physical press coverage.
• Set your feet before throwing a high-point pass to the post route, because inaccuracy will lead to an interception.
• Rolling out of the pocket will help the TE routes get open against zone.

Advanced Setup:

• Wheel the HB.

Passing Plays

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Best Defensive Plays

BEST RUN DEFENSE: 46 Bear Under — LB Dogs 3

Setup:

• By using contain before the snap, you can keep most runs contained to the middle.
• Spread your defensive line and crash it down.

Player to Control:

• FS in a deep zone

Run Defense

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BEST PASS DEFENSE: Dime Normal — Cover 3 Cloud

Setup:

• Having the CB in a flat zone rather than a deep zone as in most Cover 3 setups is unique.
• For a slightly different variation, use the Cover 6 set from the same formation.

Player to Control:

• Flat zone defender on the left of the screen

Pass Defense

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