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On several of Chan Gailey's Q&A sessions he's stated when he retired, he threw away his notes on defensive coaches; that he's relying on assistants to tell him tendencies of e.g. Rod Marinelli. I wonder what role that's playing in all of this. @3YardsPerCarry @5ReasonsSports
Gailey also separately said what happened in the Broncos game is Fangio did things they hadn't prepared Tua for, and Chan took the blame for that.
During pre-game warmups in Vegas, the sideline reporter noted Miami seemed anxious, not knowing what Marinelli's approach would be.
During pre-game warmups in Vegas, the sideline reporter noted Miami seemed anxious, not knowing what Marinelli's approach would be.
Tua is a rookie. He hasn't seen a lot of things in the NFL. Fitzpatrick & Gailey have. Perhaps when the game prep is sufficient, Tua goes out there and nails it. But when it's not, they need to rely on the shared experience of Fitz & Gailey to make mid-game adjustments.
I know that's not the explanation everyone will want to hear. They want it as simple as Tua = Awesome, Gailey = Awful. And perhaps there are discrete differences in Gailey's play calling for the two QBs that are contributing. But people generally have reasons for what they do.
If I'm right, Miami truly is running a two-QB system. They have Tua running the offensive install, and if it's as effective as they planned, everything works out fine. But if it goes pear-shaped, they look to Fitzpatrick for in-game adjustments and 'spark'. @3YardsPerCarry
Note: This also doesn't allow for the over-simplistic explanation that Fitzpatrick is the best QB for the team and should be starting.
Again, people tend to have a reason for what they do, and Flores keeps turning to Tua to start these games. He trusts him more with the install.
Again, people tend to have a reason for what they do, and Flores keeps turning to Tua to start these games. He trusts him more with the install.
