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2022 Miami Dolphins Offense - Mike McDaniel
The "2022 Miami Dolphins Offense" under Mike McDaniel’s leadership marked a significant turnaround for a franchise that hadn’t seen a top-tier offense in over two decades. In his first year as head coach, McDaniel, fresh off his role as the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive coordinator, transformed the Dolphins into a dynamic, speed-driven unit that ranked sixth in the NFL in total offense with 364.5 yards per game and 11th in scoring at 23.4 points per game. This was a stark improvement from the previous season’s 25th-ranked offense, driven by his implementation of a modernized West Coast offense rooted in the Shanahan coaching tree, emphasizing pre-snap motion, play-action, and a balanced attack tailored to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s strengths. Tagovailoa flourished, leading the league with a 105.5 passer rating, throwing for 3,548 yards and 25 touchdowns—both career highs—while completing 64.8% of his passes. The passing game was bolstered by the addition of All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who shattered franchise records with 119 receptions and 1,710 yards, the most by any player in their first season with a new team in NFL history. Alongside Hill, second-year receiver Jaylen Waddle added 75 catches for 1,356 yards, forming a dynamic duo that combined for 3,066 receiving yards—the third-most by teammates in a single NFL season. Despite a struggling run game that ranked 27th with 99.2 yards per game and an offensive line plagued by injuries, McDaniel’s scheme maximized Miami’s speed, with the team leading the NFL in motion usage at 74.3% of plays. The offense faced adversity with Tagovailoa missing four games due to concussions, forcing backups Teddy Bridgewater and Skylar Thompson into action, yet still secured a 9-8 record and the Dolphins’ first playoff berth since 2016. Highlights included a 48-33 shootout win over Buffalo and a 42-38 comeback against Baltimore, though the season ended with a narrow 34-31 Wild Card loss to the Bills. McDaniel’s innovative play-calling and ability to adapt despite roster challenges laid a foundation for future success, proving his offensive vision could elevate Miami into contention.
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