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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Lingering Questions about the AFC East

Jun 13, 2024
NFL analyst Ollie Connolly from The Guardian joins to discuss lingering questions about the AFC East teams. Topics include Miami Dolphins' defensive strategies, optimizing pass rushers, coach's evolution, defensive rotations, coaching changes impact on defense, and New York Jets' unique defensive approach.
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Quick takeaways

  • Lingering questions arise about Sean McDermott's evolving defensive style in the AFC East.
  • The Buffalo Bills' offense saw changes under Joe Brady, with an emphasis on balance and innovation.

Deep dives

Sean McDermott's Defensive Evolution

Sean McDermott's defensive approach saw a significant evolution, shifting from a traditional static style to a more disguised and rotation-heavy scheme. This transition surprised many, including the heavy focus on disguising coverages and rotating safeties, which was quite unlike his previous coaching tendencies.

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