Football is best played complimentary. Fans may not see it, but one side of the ball can affect and dictate the other. One example off the top of my head is if an offense can’t score or stay on the field, the defense, no matter how dominant, will eventually tire out and start to look average or worse.
The problem that’s starting to take shape with the Miami Dolphins is that the defense has not stopped or slowed down good offenses. Is it adjusting to a new scheme, the NFL’s emphasis on not tackling in training camp, and practice, or is the talent overrated?