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[Discussion] When you think of the term "finesse football team", which historical squads come to mind? (alien.top)

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Conducting a little bit of an experiment with this discussion... when you hear the term "finesse" (typically in a derogatory manner), which teams from across the decades spring to mind?

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[–] H1mHalpert@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It's funny I was thinking the current dolphins

[–] wfnq@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think this is a great example, though I don't really think of it as "derogatory." Finesse has its weaknesses the same way sole power does. Maybe only in regards to their offense though...

[–] MarlinManiac4@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is there even a way to play finesse defense?

[–] NotARunner453@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Deion Sanders would argue yes

[–] Nuclearsunburn@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s true to a degree, but a lesser degree than last year. Dolphins are currently the #2 rushing offense in the NFL behind the Ravens. Lead the league in YPC at 5.5 / carry. (Ravens #2 at 4.9 / carry)

Last year the Dolphins were 26th in rushing, 22 in YPC.

It’s tough to shake a “finesse” label once you have it but the Dolphins are much less of a finesse team than last year.

[–] MarlinManiac4@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

you can argue though that the way we run the ball is still a "finesse". we typically dont run between the tackles and gut out yards. we use a heavy compliment of sweeps and reverses to try and hit the home run.

I dont really see it as being a bad thing though. we are playing to our strengths, which is speed. If you know your better then anyone else at a certain skill, you take advantage. And its not like there isnt hard work on blocking outside runs too.