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Contents

  • Top 5 Tips from Clint Oldenburg
    • Top 5 Tips for Gap Play With Clint Oldenburg
    • Top 5 Running Mechanics With Clint Oldenburg
    • Skills Trainer
    • Gauntlet
    • The Top 17 Plays in Madden NFL 17
  • Draft Champions Mode
    • What Is Draft Champions?
    • Top 5 Tips for Draft Champions
  • Meet the Pros
    • Overview
  • Draft Champions Coach/Playbook Guides by Team
    • Chicago Bears
    • Cincinnati Bengals
    • Buffalo Bills
    • Denver Broncos
    • Cleveland Browns
    • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    • Arizona Cardinals
    • San Diego Chargers
    • Kansas City Chiefs
    • Indianapolis Colts
    • Dallas Cowboys
    • Miami Dolphins
    • Philadelphia Eagles
    • Atlanta Falcons
    • San Francisco 49ers
    • New York Giants
    • Jacksonville Jaguars
    • New York Jets
    • Detroit Lions
    • Green Bay Packers
    • Carolina Panthers
    • New England Patriots
    • Oakland Raiders
    • Los Angeles Rams
    • Baltimore Ravens
    • Washington Redskins
    • New Orleans Saints
    • Seattle Seahawks
    • Pittsburgh Steelers
    • Houston Texans
    • Tennessee Titans
    • Minnesota Vikings
  • Introduction
    • What’s New in Madden NFL 17?
    • Franchise Mode
  • Madden Ultimate Team
    • What Is Madden Ultimate Team?
    • Start Your Squad
    • Top 5 Quarterback Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Halfback Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Receiver Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Tight End Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Defensive Linemen Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Linebacker Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Cornerback Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Safety Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Ways to Maximize Your Coins
    • Top 5 Solo Challenge Tips on Defense
    • Top Offensive Budget Items in MUT
    • Top Defensive Budget Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Offensive Playbook in MUT
    • Top 5 Defensive Playbook in MUT
  • Fantasy Football
    • What Is Fantasy Football?
    • Why Choose NFL.com Fantasy?
    • Scoring Settings (NFL-Managed)
    • Head-to-Head Scoring Format
    • League Settings
    • NFL-Managed Draft Types
    • Top 5 Must-Have Players
    • Top 5 Sleepers
    • Top 5 Risks
    • Top 5 Rookies
    • Fantasy Football 2016 Draft Guide
  • Franchise Mode
    • Choose Your Experience
    • Choosing a Path
    • Start Your Franchise
    • Top 5 Game Prep Tips
    • Top 5 Position Types
    • Selecting Your Squad
    • Top 5 Win Now Teams
    • Top 5 Teams for the Future
    • Goals
    • Top 5 Scouting Tips
  • Teams
    • Chicago Bears
    • Cincinnati Bengals
    • Buffalo Bills
    • Denver Broncos
    • Cleveland Browns
    • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    • Arizona Cardinals
    • San Diego Chargers
    • Kansas City Chiefs
    • Indianapolis Colts
    • Dallas Cowboys
    • Miami Dolphins
    • Philadelphia Eagles
    • Atlanta Falcons
    • San Francisco 49ers
    • New York Giants
    • Jacksonville Jaguars
    • New York Jets
    • Detroit Lions
    • Green Bay Packers
    • Carolina Panthers
    • New England Patriots
    • Oakland Raiders
    • Los Angeles Rams
    • Baltimore Ravens
    • Washington Redskins
    • New Orleans Saints
    • Seattle Seahawks
    • Pittsburgh Steelers
    • Houston Texans
    • Tennessee Titans
    • Minnesota Vikings
  • Appendix
    • Glossary
    • Achievements
    • Credits
  • Madden Mobile
    • Madden NFL 17 Mobile
    • Madden NFL 17 Mobile Gameplay Tips
  • Videos
    • Top 17 Plays in Madden NFL 17

Madden NFL 17 Guide › Teams

Miami Dolphins

Franchise Mode Strategy

Overall Team Rating: 79

Offense: 81

Defense: 83

Offensive Scheme: Vertical Offense

Defensive Scheme: Base 4-3

Strengths: QB, WR, SS

Weaknesses: FB, HB, MLB

2015 Team Rankings

4th AFC East (6-10-0)

Passing Offense: 19th

Rushing Offense: 23rd

Passing Defense: 12th

Rushing Defense: 21st

2015 Team Leaders

Passing: Ryan Tannehill: 4,208

Rushing: Lamar Miller: 872

Receiving: Jarvis Landry: 1,157

Tackles: Reshad Jones: 135

Sacks: Olivier Vernon: 7.5

INTS: Reshad Jones: 5

Key Additions

RE Jason Jones

LG Laremy Tunsil

DT Chris Jones

Key Rookies

DE Thomas Duarte

LG Laremy Tunsil

CB Xavien Howard

Coach

Adam Gase

Level: 1

Offensive Scheme: Vertical Offense

Defensive Scheme: Base 4-3

Offensive Scouting Report

  • QB Ryan Tannehill has been solidified as the long-term starter in Miami; keep surrounding him with talent at WR.
  • HB Lamar Miller had another huge season last year, proving he could carry the load, so be sure to utilize his strengths. Use Kenyan Drake’s speed to give your team a chance to convert a short third down conversion.
  • Although the Dolphins prefer a short passing game, give Kenny Stills some chances downfield each game. Jarvis Landry had a solid rookie campaign. Also, don’t forget to target TE Jordan Cameron in the red zone.

Defensive Scouting Report

  • Ndamukong Suh has proven himself as part of the team and is more than capable of continuing to control the Tackle position. 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 also have some nice hit power.
  • The secondary is extremely solid, especially at the safety position. Adjust your coverage to help out your CBs.

SCHEDULE

Key Players

  • Landry isn’t the fastest, but he is young and still extremely quick. He also has the awareness and enough raw talent to out-maneuver any matchup.
  • He’s a great route runner, and when you match that with his route running, look for him on long plays.
  • Suh should always be on the field. He has the stamina and toughness to play every down.
  • Expect to see a large number of sacks from Suh this season, his Strength and Power Move ratings are through the roof.
  • Having Tunsil on the team means you should run the ball to his side whenever you see the opportunity.
  • His Run Blocking Strength and Impact Blocking rating are incredibly high. This will open up plenty of gaps, which is incredibly important this season.
  • Chekwa may not have the size for most WRs in the league, but he’s fast. Take control of Chekwa because you can catch anyone if you read the play early.
  • Man coverage should be the focus of Chekwa, but his speed dictates he can play any defense.

Offensive Depth Chart

POSFIRSTLASTOVR
QB Ryan Tannehill 79
QB Matt Moore 69
QB Brandon Doughty 63
QB Zac Dysert 61
HB Jay Ajayi 75
HB Daniel Thomas 72
HB Damien Williams 72
HB Kenyan Drake 70
HB Isaiah Pead 67
WR Jarvis Landry 87
WR DeVante Parker 75
WR Kenny Stills 74
WR Leonte Carroo 70
WR Griff Whalen 70
WR Jakeem Grant 66
WR Matt Hazel 64
WR Tyler Murphy 59
TE Jordan Cameron 81
TE Dion Sims 75
TE MarQueis Gray 69
TE Jake Stoneburner 68
TE Thomas Duarte 63
TE John Denney 56
LT Branden Albert 80
LT Vinston Painter 65
LG Jermon Bushrod 81
LG Laremy Tunsil 79
LG Dallas Thomas 66
C Mike Pouncey 81
C Jacques McClendon 70
RG Kraig Urbik 72
RG Billy Turner 68
RG Anthony Steen 62
RT Ja’Wuan James 75
RT Ulrick John 71
RT Sam Young 70

Defensive Depth Chart

POSFIRSTLASTOVR
LE Cameron Wake 89
LE Andre Branch 70
LE Terrence Fede 66
DT Ndamukong Suh 93
DT Earl Mitchell 74
DT Chris Jones 65
DT Jordan Phillips 63
DT Deandre Coleman 62
DT Jordan Williams 59
DT Charles Tuaau 56
RE Mario Williams 81
RE Jason Jones 77
RE Dion Jordan 66
RE Chris McCain 64
LOLB Koa Misi 85
LOLB Spencer Paysinger 70
MLB Kiko Alonso 76
MLB Mike Hull 61
MLB Zach Vigil 59
MLB James Burgess 57
ROLB Jelani Jenkins 78
ROLB James-Michael Johnson 72
ROLB Neville Hewitt 66
CB Byron Maxwell 76
CB Xavien Howard 72
CB Tyler Patmon 72
CB Bobby McCain 71
CB Chimdi Chekwa 68
CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu 67
CB Tony Lippett 65
CB Jordan Lucas 64
FS Isa Abdul-Quddus 76
FS Michael Thomas 74
FS Walt Aikens 71
SS Reshad Jones 93
SS Shamiel Gary 64

Special Teams

POSFIRSTLASTOVR
K Andrew Franks 76
P Matt Darr 76

Best Offensive Plays

best RUN: Singleback Jumbo Pair – HB Stretch

Running Plays
1st Down2nd & Short3rd & ShortGoal Line2nd & Long3rd & Long

Pistol Wing Trips – HB Dive

Singleback Jumbo Pair – HB Stretch

Singleback Jumbo Pair – HB Dive

Strong Tight – HB Stretch

Gun Trips Y Iso – HB Base

Gun Trips Y Flex Tight – Outside Zone

Gun Doubles Offset – Outside Zone

Gun DBLS Wing Offset Wk – Read Option

Singleback Ace – HB Stretch Arc

Strong Tight – HB Dive

Gun Trips TE Offset – Inside Zone

Pistol Wing Trips – Counter Y

Gun Doubles HB Wk – Inside Zone

Gun Stack Offset Wk – 0 1 Trap

I Form Tight Pair – HB Toss

I Form Tight Pair – FB Dive

Gun Doubles Offset – Power O

Gun Spread HB Wk – HB Base

passing Plays
1st Down2nd & Short3rd & ShortSlot Plays2nd & Long3rd & Long

Gun Ace Offset – Y Sail

Gun Doubles HB Wk – Mesh

Strong Tight – PA TE Cross

Pistol Wing Trips – PA Double Post

Gun Empty Y Slot – Shallow Cross

Gun Doubles HB Wk – PA Double Posts

Singleback Bunch – HB Angle

Singleback Bunch – Y Trail

I Form H Tight – FL Drive

Gun Trips TE Offset – PA Shot Crossers

Gun Trips Y Iso – PA Bubble Y Look

Gun Wing Trips Dolphin Wk – Four Verticals

Gun Doubles HB Wk – Fake Rub

Gun Wing Trips Dolphins Wk – Mtn HB Swing

I Form Tight Pair – PA Power O

Gun Bunch Open Offset – Fake Screen Wheel

Gun Split Slot – Corner Strike

Gun Trips Y Iso – HB Slip Screen

Best Defensive Plays

Best RUN D: 43 Normal – OLB Fire Man

Run Defense
1st Down2nd & Short3rd & ShortGoal Line2nd & Long3rd & Long

43 Normal – OLB Fire Man

43 Normal – LB Zone Blitz

43 Under – Edge Sting

46 Bear Under – LB Dogs

43 Under – Cover 4

Nickel Double A Gap – Mid Blitz

43 Normal – LB Zone Blitz

43 Normal – Safety Blitz 3

43 Under – Mike Sam Crash Press

46 Bear Under – LB Dogs 3

43 Over Plus – FS Will 3

Nickel Wide Nine – Cover 1 LB Blitz

Best PASS D: 43 Normal – Free Fire 3

Pass Defense
1st Down2nd & Short3rd & ShortGoal Line2nd & Long3rd & Long

Nickel Normal – Cover 3 Mable

43 Normal – Free Fire 3

43 Under – FS Fire 3

46 Bear Under – Cover 3

Nickel Double A Gap – Cover 3 Cloud Show 2

Dime Normal – Cover 2 Carry

Nickel Normal – Cover 3 Cloud

43 Normal – Cover 2 Carry

43 Over Plus – FS Blitz

46 Bear Under – Cover 1

Dime Normal – Cover 3 Buzz Match

Dime Normal – Cover 2 Man

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