QB If you look at Tua's numbers 27 of 36 for 256 yards and 3 TDs with no INTs for a 122.0 rating they looked excellent, the problem is the Dolphins had multiple opportunities to win this game including the last ball and when they needed the most they could not. He is just not a clutch QB. Did anyone think that when he got the ball down 3 with 2 minutes and 3 timeouts the Dolphins will win ? will tie ? B-
RB The ran 14 times for 19 yards - NINETEEN YARDS, and 5 came on a Tua scarmble... 19! Achane did have an excellent catch for the score but 19 rushing yards ?? Really ? F
WR Waddle and Waller were excellent in the first half. Why on earth were they not involved in the second ? I am sure the Panthers made adjustments but that is what coaching is for. Good players make plays regardless of the situation. The Dolphins have nothing at WR aside from Waddle. B
OL 19 yards rushing ? Giving up sacks in crucial situations like 3rd and 10 game on the line... The Dolphins needed to upgrade the guard position in the off season, somehow after a free agent signing and a trade up in the 2nd round they are worse. Jonah is begining to look like another Cam Smith. LT Patrick Paul is the only one playing well and he can't block everyone. F
LB The Panthers, starting their backup RB ran for 239 yards! the back ? he ran for 206 yards on a 9.0 average. 200! NINE average. F
DL The Panthers, starting their backup RB ran for 239 yards! the back ? he ran for 206 yards on a 9.0 average. 200! NINE average. In one run Grant was pushed 8 yards backwards ! AWFUL! I know it's only 5 games but he is starting to look like a.... F- !
Secondary The ran defense was so bad nobody noticed that they were any good either. Giving up 2 crucial catches on 4th down. The first in the first half to McMillan that turned the game and on the Panthers last drive that led them to the winning score. D-
Special teams At keast we have Jake Bailey !!! A-
Coaching
The team looked lost again. The run defense was high school level and the run blocking not much better. The play calling was strange to say the least. Punting with a minute left ? you know the defense can not stop anyone... The ZERO targets to Waller in the second half ? the little usage of Waddle and the never ending buble screens that did not work even when Tyrekk played. Just BAD ALL AROUND. At least we have a good punter ! (and maybe a decent LT) F-!!!