{"id":14362,"date":"2024-10-18T08:39:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T08:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=14362"},"modified":"2024-10-18T08:39:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T08:39:36","slug":"fans-are-furious-after-the-offensive-coordinator-calls-for-more-touches-for-journeyman-tight-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=14362","title":{"rendered":"Fans are furious after the offensive coordinator calls for more touches for journeyman tight end."},"content":{"rendered":"

The Miami Dolphins are fresh off a bye week as they continue their 14-day preparation for their tilt against the Indianapolis Colts. With quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on the mend, Miami continues to stretch its playbook to get the ball to playmakers Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and De\u2019Von Achane. However, offensive coordinator Frank Smith believes the offense needs to develop plays for their trio of stars and a journeyman tight end in his eighth NFL season.<\/p>\n

Smith, the offensive play-caller for the Miami Dolphins since 2022, spoke to the media on Thursday, sharing his intent to get tight end Jonnu Smith more involved with the offense going forward. Last season, Miami led the league in offensive yards while finishing second in points scored. Despite Frank Smith\u2019s resume, fans are irate with his handling of the offense sans Tagovailoa.<\/span><\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins OC Frank Smith Eyeing More Opportunities for TE<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Oct 6, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel reacts during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald:<\/span><\/p>\n

Dolphins OC\u00a0Frank Smith\u00a0said the team went into the bye week trying to figure out how to get playmakers like Jonnu Smith more involved.<\/span><\/p>\n

Per offensive coordinator Frank Smith, the\u00a0Miami Dolphins\u00a0will attempt to get more production from tight end Jonnu Smith. However, he will need to do so without starting quarterback\u00a0Tua Tagovailoa. The starting signal-caller remains on the mend as he recovers from a concussion, with Miami slated to start Tyler Huntley on Sunday. The 26-year-old has struggled in limited action, failing to throw a touchdown in his two games.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Smith has 14 catches for 140 yards and no touchdowns in five games. Smith is fresh off his most productive year, recording 50 receptions for 582 yards and three touchdowns in his lone year with the Atlanta Falcons. The FIU product is yet to match his career-high of eight touchdown receptions in 2020. Nevertheless, Miami Dolphins fans believe their offensive coordinator should focus on getting the ball to their established stars, with Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill, and\u00a0De\u2019Von Achane\u00a0failing to produce their usual output since the season opener:<\/span><\/p>\n

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I would have used training camp but whatever works, Frank!!<\/p>\n

\u2014 lookingglasself (@lookingglass401)\u00a0October 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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We got two receivers making close to $60m a year and we worried about getting jonnu the ball. This franchise is just the best at having no clue what to do<\/p>\n

\u2014 Moosey (@0nlyMeez)\u00a0October 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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pic.twitter.com\/ih91WF5uIl<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Vett (@RVetts)\u00a0October 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Are you serious??? Right now you can barely get tyreek hill and jaylen waddle involved and can only get a run game going against a terrible patriots team. Jonnu Smith should be the last thing on your mind<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nick (@itssnickk15)\u00a0October 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Didn\u2019t you tell us preseason that they had a \u201cwhole package\u201d for him that you were mad Mike White was gonna tell the Bills about?<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jon Thomas (@jtvan44)\u00a0October 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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maybe try and get your superstars involved first?<\/p>\n

\u2014 Miles Ziol (@MilesZiol)\u00a0October 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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How about throwing tyreek td passes. That would help<\/p>\n

\u2014 zach mitchell (@therealzachm)\u00a0October 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Just protect the passer: that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n

Also maybe call plays to your teams strengths. It\u2019s obvious the perimeter stuff hasn\u2019t been working. Use inside runs to set up play action and jet sweeps not the other way around<\/p>\n

\u2014 RJ (@finzfan47)\u00a0October 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Could barely get Hill and Waddle . Lost confidence that there is no plan B or C !<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tommy in Hialeah \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf7\ud83d\udc2c (@Dolphinfan201)\u00a0October 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\ud83d\udc40 Cool\u2026but how about getting Reek & Waddle involved\u2026Reek is avg 4.6 targets a game\u2026that’s your #1 player in the NFL (so they say)\u2026#DoBetter<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Keith KB Brown (@ATL_Investor)\u00a0October 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

More Miami Dolphins News by Gridiron Heroics<\/h2>\n
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Oct 6, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) scores a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images (Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins Dolphins)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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