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Sam Martin Jersey , Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins‘ run defense is stuck in reverse, perhaps taking the season with it.Poor tackling, botched assignments
and a manhandling up front doomed the Dolphins on Sunday, when the Detroit Lions
ran for 248 yards to win 32-21.It was Detroit’s biggest total in 21 years, and
the second bad game in a row for the Dolphins’ run defense. They allowed 164
yards rushing a week earlier but still somehow managed to beat the Chicago Bears
in overtime.“We have a lot of work to do,” defensive end Cameron Wake said. “I’m
not panicking yet.”Lions rookie Kerryon Johnson rushed for 158 yards on 19
carries, including a 71-yard draw play where he was untouched until tackled.
LeGarrette Blount added 50 yards on 10 carries, and both repeatedly broke
tackles as the Lions averaged 7.1 per rush.“Johnson
Calvin Johnson Jersey , LeGarrette, they’re big backs,” Miami defensive tackle Akeem Spence said. “With those guys, you have to tackle in committee. One guy
can’t bring them down. You need two, three guys. That’s on the defense. We just
have to be better.”With the loss, the Dolphins (4-3) fell out of first place in
the AFC East. Linebacker Raekwon McMillan acknowledged they played on their
heels.“We fell back on our attack-type mentality,” he said.That meant the front
seven was dominated, with the line surge so tepid Miami had not one tackle for a
loss.The issue extended beyond running plays. Matt Stafford had plenty of time
to throw and went 18 for 22 for 217 yards and two scores
Womens Zach Zenner Jersey , with just one sack.“We couldn’t stop them,” Miami coach Adam Gase said. “That’s just what it was. They were executing better than
us, and we just didn’t do enough to affect the quarterback. It didn’t seem like
he got out of rhythm.“That was really the No. 1 thing we were talking about all
week. That guy, if you give him time and he doesn’t feel the pressure up front
and we’re not tight enough in coverage, you’re going to have problems.”The Lions
scored on seven of nine possessions. They punted once and ran out the clock
once.And they sustained drives while converting only twice on third down. The
Lions gobbled up yards in such large chunks they earned 21 first downs on first-
and second-down plays.“I’m pretty sure there weren’t too many third-and-longs
out there,” Wake said.Miami’s performance was reminiscent of a loss last
November at Carolina, when the Panthers racked up 294 yards rushing. The
Dolphins won only two more games the rest of the season.In this instance,
solutions need to come quickly. The Dolphins play Thursday at the Houston Texans
(4-3)
Kenny Golladay Jersey White , who earned their fourth consecutive victory Sunday by winning at Jacksonville.“Usually I say you’ve got about 24 hours to
pat yourself on the back or lick your wounds,” Wake said. “Now you’ve got about
30 minutes.” The defensive tackle does not plan on holding out." Detroit Lions
NewsReport: Damon Harrison will report to Lions training campNew,22commentsThe
defensive tackle does not plan on holding out.EDTDetroit Lions defensive tackle
Damon Harrison Sr. plans to report to training camp Wednesday despite
speculation that he would hold out, per NFL Networks Tom Pelissero.Per the
report, Detroit has not yet reached a new deal with Harrison—who has no money
guaranteed on the remainder of his deal.Harrison arrived in Detroit mid-way
through last season, when the Lions sent a fifth round pick to the New York
Giants for the defensive tackle. He appeared in 10 games and transformed the
teams defense with his presence upfront.He sat out of minicamp earlier this
offseason, suggesting he wanted a new deal before the start of this season.While
Harrison plans to report, the team still has another defensive star set to hold
out of training camp. Darius Slay sat out of minicamp as well
Womens Kenny Golladay Jersey , likely because he, too, was in search of a new deal before the start of the season. There is still no official word or
report on whether he plans to report this week.
