Black & Gold Xs & Os: Offensive Gameplan Vs. The Dolphins

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Published: October 23, 2009

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... ball early and often against an aggressive Dolphins defense. I could finish the article right now, and some of you would think I'm brilliant, while most would think I lost my mind.

Okay, so there's a little more to the Saints offensive game plan than giving Reggie the ball as much as possible. But first, what kind of defense are the Saints facing?

Dolphins Defensive Scheme

The Dolphins are primarily a 3-4 defensive front team. This means they have three guys who line up with their hand on the ground and four guys who stand up behind or next to them. Most people know that.

What some may not realize is the way the Dolphins play their scheme, it is much closer to a 5-2 defense, where you have five rushers and two linebackers who play the middle of the field.

When they show their base 3-4, which is really a 5-2, it is quite common for them to bring all five and play their two middle backers in coverage. Other times, they will play one...

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