"In fact, Weaver, whose run defense is last in the NFL at 174.2 yards per game, said the run defense was so bad that there were times he wanted to "throw up" while watching the game tape of Panthers running back Rico Dowdle rushing for 206 yards in the Panthers' 27-24 win. "This guy was running, he was like a runaway freight train, just running downhill," Weaver said."
"There was such an emphasis on creating turnovers leading into the game that defensive players went for the strip instead of tackling the ball carrier. That can't happen again this week. On the other hand, it's unclear what will result if it does happen. No one knows if anyone will lose their starting job or their spot in the rotation."
The Dolphins allow 174.2 rushing yards per game, the NFL's worst figure. Panthers running back Rico Dowdle rushed for 206 yards in a 27-24 game, repeatedly running downhill. Game tape provoked visceral negative reaction from staff. Defensive players over-corrected by prioritizing strips and turnover creation over secure tackling. The roster lacks depth, so personnel changes and rotations remain uncertain. The upcoming opponent has offensive-line injuries and a third-team running back, Hassan Haskins, who must be contained. The underlying failures are identified as trust among defenders, player fit, and tackling execution, not a schematic breakdown.
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