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Very few teams — if any — had a better running game in 2023 than did the Miami Dolphins. Despite ranking just 15th in rushing attempts, the Dolphins ran for the sixth-most yards in the NFL. They led the league in both yards per carry (5.1) and rushing touchdowns (27), along with expected points added per rush, according to Tru Media.
They primarily used Raheem Mostert (209 carries, 18 rushing TDs) and De’Von Achane (103 carries, eight rushing TDs) to gain those yards and scores. Both Mostert and Achane are back for 2024, but the team also added electric rookie Jaylen Wright in the third round out of Tennessee. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel sees all three backs getting involved.
“Just trying to get individuals opportunities, and let those opportunities shape their overall breadth of how many touches they get in the course of a game,” McDaniel said of their usage, via The Coachspeak Index. “Just to get everybody involved is important for me, and then letting the game take its course on whose competitive edge we’re gonna lean on the most.”
Mostert turned 32 earlier this year, and the 209 carries he had last season were a career high — breaking the mark he set in 2022, when he had 181 carries. Before these last two years, he had had some difficulties staying healthy; and now that he’s getting up there in age, it would be wise not to overload him with too much work.
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Author : Jared Dubin
Publish date : 2024-09-02 17:38:31
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