WEEK 1 : Redskins vs Dolphins Prediction Thread

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A lot of question marks going into this game on defense for me.

I have to assume the defense will better if only because they were so bad last year.

w/ Hatcher+Knighton+Paea+Ryan we have a strong front on paper. But how will Barry use them? Can another pass rusher emerge from Trent Murphy, Preston Smith and my fav of the trio Jeffcoat?

Will we get the Dash from Tampa or the Dash from the 49ers?

Will Hall look better then he's looked during preseason?

Will Amerson get his play to match with his talent?
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Miami only had average run defense last year. I'm sure Suh makes them better in this regard but on the ground is their most vulnerable area. I guess we'll see if all the talk about a strong running game and sticking to run holds true.

Kirk has to protect the ball. The coaches have to call a gameplan to protect him, they can't put this game all on his shoulders. When we throw Kirk's ability to get the ball out quick is gonna be paramount because the Maimi pass rush is formidable. Game plan should account for this accordingly with RB screen, WR screens and RB draws and movement passes. No turnovers!
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Crowder and the return team needs to give us better starting field position. Starting field position can really help scoring. Starting a drive from the 20+ instead of -20 is often the difference between a punt and a field goal.

Game changers--Score on special teams or defense. Defense creating a turnover. Big explosive 30-40+ yard TD on offense.