Packers vs Dolphins: 3 Keys to Game
October 17, 2010 by jrlombardi
Filed under Blog Network, Green Bay Packers, NFC, NFC North
Jrlombardi previews keys to beating Dolphins. 1. Stopping The Run May Stop The Dolphins–The Packers have to stop the run without defensive tackle Ryan Pickett. Last year, Pickett and B.J. Raji were the key stoppers in the Packers’ No. 1 ranking in run defense in the NFL. They’re facing a Miami team that will line up and run it. Dolphins coach Tony Sparano is a Bill Parcells disciple who wants to run the ball and play big-time defense. He has two talented halfbacks in Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams. If the Dolphins can grind the ball and clock, they have a great chance of winning. 2. Rodgers Needs To Be Sharp–With no TE Finley and minimal running game, quarterback Rodgers carries a bigger load than ever for the Packers’ fortunes. He’ll have to make plays without his best playmaker...