Bills coach makes Dolphins admission after Tua Tagovailoa ripped critics
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has admitted that the division rival Miami Dolphins are "almost revolutionary" with their high-scoring offence. Miami put up 70 points this past weekend against the Denver Broncos.
The Bills are hosting the Dolphins this weekend and are wary of opposing coach Mike McDaniel's play-calling acumen. He's helped create a fearsome attack based on speed threats, including All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
"It seems like they added to it this offseason, right?" McDermott said. "So, very good skill. Tua [Tagovailoa] is throwing the ball extremely well. And their schematics are almost revolutionary in what they do. Coach McDaniel is very creative and does a lot of things to get you out of position on defense."
McDermott added to reporters after his team's Sunday game against the Washington Commanders: "I just saw the Dolphins put up 70 points. I got a long week ahead."
His comments come after Dolphins quarterback Tagovailoa slammed people who had doubted his team. "Everyone saying we need this on our [offensive line], we need that on our OL. That's just a big middle finger to everyone that's been saying that about our OL," Tagovailoa said after beating up on the Broncos.
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Still, the Bills have reason to believe they can slow down Miami's top weapons. They defeated the Dolphins, 34-31, in the playoffs last year with the help of two interceptions, though that was against backup quarterback Skylar Thompson. This past weekend, they recorded nine sacks and five takeaways in a 37-3 win over Washington.
The performance against the Commanders gave Buffalo's defence increased hope they can set a higher standard against elite quarterbacks than in past years, as exclusively reported by Mirror Sports US. It has helped the Bills that ball-hawking safety Micah Hyde is back from a severe neck injury to provide leadership in the secondary. He made his first interception in two years against Washington.
The Bills made the Commanders offence miserable with five takeaways. (The Washington Post via Getty Images)"Being out last year kind of opened my eyes," Hyde told Mirror Sports US after Sunday's contest. "You know, I was always grateful for my years in the league, making it to this point, but it's on a whole other level now. Just being out last year and seeing [from the outside] how this whole system continues to function. … I'm extremely grateful for this opportunity to get out there. To get that pick today, honestly, it felt great. But being out there in the first place, that might have been more amazing."
Hyde is adept at baiting quarterbacks into throws. He'll play off a receiver only to sprint in front of them as the passer lets go of the ball. His approach is particularly effective when the Bills are in zone coverage - a tactic they will likely use often to avoid guarding Hill 1-on-1.
Buffalo, who lead the NFL in interceptions, must force turnovers against Miami to maintain their identity. "Take pride in it," defensive back Jordan Poyer told reporters. "Take pride when the ball is in the air, it's ours. No matter how you get it, come down with it."
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