Dave Hyde, Sports activities Columnist
You didn’t want an ideal script to begin the season. You simply want a win and that’s what the Dolphins acquired in a 20-7 win towards New England. You noticed Mike McDaniel’s impression in occurring fourth down a pair occasions within the first half, together with one which led to a 42-yard landing. You noticed this protection dominate the Patriots as soon as once more, scoring landing (their third previously two video games towards the Patriots) and shutting down what appears to be like like a pop-gun New England offense.
Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist
It was a superb day throughout for the Dolphins — offense, protection, particular groups and training. No space was poor, and the Tua Tagovailoa to Tyreek Hill connection labored properly sufficient for eight receptions for 94 yards. Yeah, maybe you may nitpick on some areas, however the Dolphins dominated a division opponent with a powerful opening-day efficiency. Good job, now on to Baltimore.
David Furones, Dolphins Author
The Dolphins protection made the performs to show the sport of their favor. Tua Tagovailoa was ok and prevented the expensive errors that Patriots QB Mac Jones did make towards the Miami protection. Mike McDaniel proved the second wasn’t too massive for him towards Invoice Belichick.
Keven Lerner, Assistant Sports activities Editor
The Dolphins have flashes of trying like a greater offense, but it surely was the go rush that paved the way in which to ship Invoice Belichick to defeat but once more in Miami Gardens.
Steve Svekis, Sports activities Senior Content material Editor
There's clearly a spark with this velocity injection into the Dolphins offense, however the way in which Tua Tagovailoa shuts down when underneath stress, or when throwing to his proper? It needs to be rectified because the schedule will get harder, together with 9 of the ultimate 16 video games being on the street. The go rush and blitz combine was spectacular, even with Jaelan Phillips not being seen a lot. And Kader Kohou … wow. Protection made Mac Jones appear like a pretender.
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