Let's Get To The Root Of The Miami Dolphins' Persistent Negative Run Issue
About this episode
Kyle Crabbs discusses the Miami Dolphins' run game struggles and the impact of new offensive line additions on their playoff hopes.
Miami Dolphins overhaul offensive line after alarming run-game struggles. Can new faces turn the tide and fuel a postseason push? Kyle Crabbs exposes the root causes behind Miami’s 91 negative runs in 2025—fourth-most in the NFL—including missed assignments from Cole Strange, Jonah Savaiinaea, and Larry Borom. He breaks down eye-opening statistics, reveals how play design and motion impacted blocking, and highlights Aaron Brewer’s All-Pro efficiency in avoiding costly mistakes. Discover how midseason improvements from rookies like Savaiinaea and Patrick Paul hint at brighter days ahead, while new additions aim to remedy last season’s woes. The discussion spotlights the significance of scheme changes, the need for consistent performance from starters like Austin Jackson, and the critical role of the run game in the Dolphins’ playoff ambitions. Will Miami finally escape drive-killing negative plays and run with the NFL’s elite?
People in this episode
Host: Kyle Crabbs
Topics covered
- Miami Dolphins
- offensive line
- run game
- NFL statistics
- playoff ambitions
- midseason improvements
Keywords
- negative runs
- offensive line overhaul
- Cole Strange
- Aaron Brewer
- NFL playoffs
- run game issues
- midseason improvements
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Organizations: Miami Dolphins
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