Where should Dolphins focus their offensive attack Week 9?
Where should Dolphins focus their offensive attack Week 9?
Aug 16, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Patrick Laird (42) runs with the ball and scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Feature Patrick Laird in a majority of snaps
The Miami Dolphins will be without RB Myles Gaskin and likely without RB Matt Breida. So how does the running game work? How does it change? Laird would be the best possible option to take the majority of snaps. He’s still got some of the versatility of a Myles Gaskin and is a capable pass catcher. When you compare that to the presence of Jordan Howard as more of a true power back, Miami will keep the majority of their offense on the table by putting Laird in more of a prominent role and then tapping into Howard in short yardage instances and featuring Lynn Bowden Jr. or Malcolm Perry as the change of pace back.
