The New England Patriots spent more than decade developing shifty, smart and crafty slot receivers such as Wes Welker and Julian Edelman, weapons who routinely ran option routes and provided check-down, pass-friendly targets for their quarterback.
That is exactly what Miami’s offense has been missing during Flores’ tenure as head coach, though the teams appears to be working to address that void.
Albert Wilson and Allen Hurns shared the slot role last season, but they opted out of playing the 2020 season because of COVID-19.
Isaiah Ford began this season as Miami’s starting slot receiver, and his evolution helped him become one of Ryan Fitzpatrick’s favorite targets.