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It's funny I was thinking the current dolphins
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...
Is there even a way to play finesse defense?
Deion Sanders would argue yes
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.
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.