Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase will spend much of the weekend

With no game Sunday Raekwon McMillan Jersey , watching bad movies.That wasn’t exactly the way he described the task Friday, but his study of the team’s recent games won’t be much fun.After a 3-0 start, the Dolphins (4-4) reversed course and are gathering momentum in the wrong direction. They’ve been outscored 167-99 while losing four of their past five games, including Thursday’s 42-23 thumping at Houston .Their next game is Nov. 4 at home against the New York Jets. That gives Gase plenty of time to assess and address a myriad of problems.“I’d like to say I’m actually going to see my kids this weekend,” said Gase, who has three young children. “But when we give up the amount of points we gave up and play as bad as we did on defense, and we have a lot of things to clean up on offense, I’ll probably spend most of my time working through all this stuff.”The Dolphins have played the past three games without injured quarterback Ryan Tannehill, whose status for next week is uncertain. And that’s not even close to their biggest issue.The defense has been awful three weeks in a row. Over that span Miami has allowed 200 yards rushing per game and 5.9 per carry. During the same stretch, opposing quarterbacks have thrown for 751 yards with 10 touchdown passes, one interception and a passer rating of 143.9.More Miami Dolphins newsDolphins Charles Harris Jersey , veteran LB Mike Hull agree to terms on 1-year contractThe next stop: Ryan Fitzpatrick moves into starting QB role with Dolphins, for nowDolphins sign former Jaguars guard-center Chris ReedDolphins sign QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to two-year, $11 million dealEnd of the road: Dolphins trade QB Ryan Tannehill to Titans for picksQuestions are swirling about the job security of second-year defensive coordinator Matt Burke , but Gase said he’s not inclined to heap blame on his assistant.“First, I always look at players,” Gase said. “To me, they have the final say on a lot of this stuff.”And their performance speaks volumes. Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Wake said the wide-open receivers and gaping holes for running backs make it clear blown assignments are the biggest issue.“I’ll give you a pro tip: There is no defense from kiddie football, high school, college where players are uncovered,” Wake said. “There is no defense where gaps aren’t filled. So any time you see that, where there’s a guy running through the gap untouched or a receiver running free Jason Sanders Jersey , there’s an error being made somewhere. Whether it’s miscommunication or a bad read, whatever, obviously there’s a few.”On offense, the outlook is less gloomy. Backup quarterback Brock Osweiler had his worst game yet at Houston, but Tannehill may be close to beginning a throwing program that would test his right shoulder injury, Gase said.Tannehill hasn’t been ruled out of the Jets game, but his rehabilitation will proceed cautiously, and it’s more likely he’ll return after the bye in Week 11.“I want to make sure I’m not putting him in a position where he has some kind of relapse and goes through this all over again,” Gase said.Tannehill can’t help the defense anyway. That unit ranks last in the NFL in yards and rushing yards allowed, and the per-game sack rate is second worst.The Dolphins are tied for the league lead with 11 interceptions, but that source for success has dried up of late Kalen Ballage Jersey , and they have no takeaways in the past two games.In short, the problem is a team effort.“It’s not one position; it’s the whole group,” Gase said. “We have to use our hands better at linebacker. We have to stop running around blocks in the defensive line. In the secondary we have to know who we’re supposed to cover.”Is the Dolphins defense simply overmatched physically? Maybe.“It’s hard to tell,” Gase said, “because we don’t play what we’re supposed to play. When you don’t execute anything right, it’s hard to evaluate that.”To make that determination, some bad movies will need to be watched more than once. Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing."AFC EAST:New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)NFL draft: Is Will Grier’s aggression a fit for the Patriots? - Pats PulpitMany pundits and fans alike believe the New England Patriots will look to address a post-Tom Brady world in the 2019 NFL Draft. Having taking some private meetings and Top 30 visits with a number...New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)NFL Draft Trade Rumors: How likely is a Jets trade for Frank Clark? - Gang Green NationSeahawks edge rusher Frank Clark was given the franchise tag by the team back in March. Over the last few days trade rumors have picked up steam, some linking the 2015 second round pick to the Jets....Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)2019 NFL Draft: all the Buffalo Bills’ trade options, values with number 9 overall - Buffalo RumblingsBuffalo could trade up or down in the 2019 NFL DraftAFC NORTH:Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)Ravens pick up Ronnie Stanley’s 2020 option - Baltimore BeatdownOne step closer to securing the bagPittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)There aren’t many Pittsburgh athletes who tainted their legacy more than Antonio Brown - Behind the Steel CurtainFans are always willing to overlook very real character flaws by their sports heroes. And this is why Antonio Brown’s ugly departure from the Steelers is really sad.Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)How the Bengals’ draft could be different with an offensive or defensive focus - Cincy JungleWhat if the Bengals addressed just their offensive needs in the draft? What if they focused on just the defense? These two mock drafts give us an idea of what those separate plans could look like.Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs the 2019 NFL Draft. This is the time where you start to hear all types of crazy things coming out. This is my annual reminder that you cannot believe anything anyone...Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)Jaguars Draft News: Why don’t we talk about Jonah Williams? - Big Cat CountryThe 2019 NFL Draft is just a few days away and the consensus pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars seems to be Florida offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor. As it stands right now, I am leaning towards the...Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)The Curious Case of the Colts’ Cornerback Position - Stampede BlueDo the Colts need to draft a cornerback early in the NFL Draft? Are they necessarily set at the position? Are they set Durham Smythe Jersey , but should they still draft a cornerback? Maybe they’re not set, but still...AFC WEST:Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)Denver Broncos: Is it quarterback or bust in the first round? - Mile High ReportWould it be a disaster if the Denver Broncos drafted Drew Lock or an offensive skill player with the 10th overall pick?Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)Report: Chargers exercise 5th year option on Joey Bosa - Bolts From The BlueWell....duhOakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)Following report of Raiders clearing out scouting staff comes that of ‘big surprise’ draft pick - Silver And Black PrideMuch has been made recently about the report of growing paranoia inside the Raiders front office after Ian Rapoport tweeted this out Friday afternoon.Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)Seattle Seahawks agree to trade defensive end Frank Clark to KC Chiefs - Arrowhead PrideThe Chiefs will reportedly sign Clark to a long-term contract.NFL draft: Is Will Grier’s aggression a fit for the Patriots? - Pats PulpitMany pundits and fans alike believe the New England Patriots will look to address a post-Tom Brady world in the 2019 NFL Draft. Having taking some private meetings and Top 30 visits with a number...NFC EAST:New York Giants (via Big Blue View)2019 Big Blue Draft-A-Thon: The Giants select Drew Lock (QB, Missouri) at 37th overall. On to the third round - Big Blue ViewBig Blue View is back on the clock for the third round after selecting Drew Lock with the 37th overall pickPhiladelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)Lane Johnson defends Carson Wentz by calling Donovan McNabb a snake [UPDATES] - Bleeding Green NationShots fired!Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)If history is any indicator the fourth overall pick could wind up playing for the Cowboys someday - Blogging The BoysCould it actually happen again?Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)Why Dwayne Haskins Should be the Redskins Pick in Round One - Hogs HavenSince the date that underclassmen could declare for the 2019 NFL Draft passed, I have had Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins ranked as the best quarterback in this draft class. Now, it’s been very close...NFC NORTH:Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)Packers plan to pick up Kenny Clark’s fifth-year option - Acme Packing CompanyThough the Packers have not yet officially picked up defensive lineman Kenny Clark’s fifth-year option, general manager Brian Gutekunst says he would "expect that would happen."Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)NFL Draft rumors: Insiders think Detroit Lions could surprise with a QB in 1st round - Pride Of DetroitSmokescreen season is in full effect.Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)Chicago Bears 2019 Season Predictions: 1st quarter - Windy City GridironWe’re going to predict the Chicago Bears 2019 record in each quarter of the season in this week’s WCG roundtable discussion! First up is the 1st Quarter...Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)Minnesota Vikings Top 5 Draft Needs: Running back, #5 - Daily NorsemanLet’s do a quick rundown of where the Vikings need to look in this year’s NFL Draft.NFC SOUTH:New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)Ben Watson Considering Un-retiring? - Canal Street ChroniclesIs a reunion with the New Orleans Saints in the future?Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)Falcons Free Agency 2019: Grady Jarrett signs franchise tag - The FalcoholicFalcons’ DT Grady Jarrett has signed his franchise tag, guaranteeing his $15.2M salary for the 2019 season. Jarrett and the Falcons still have until July 15 to negotiate a long-term deal.Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)The most accurate Carolina Panthers Mock Draft Pick of 2019 - Cat Scratch ReaderThis selection comes courtesy of CBS SportsTampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)Top three positional needs for Tampa Bay heading into the 2019 draft - Bucs NationDefensive side of the ball takes two out of the threeNFC WEST:San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)NFL Draft rumors: Is the Cardinals passing on Kyler Murray a smokescreen to get the 49ers to trade up to No. 1? - Niners NationThis narrative is getting more and more logs added to the fire.Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)Smoke, fire and the first pick in the 2019 NFL Draft - Revenge of the BirdsWith each day the proverbial smoke gets heavier and heavier.The Arizona Cardinals allegedly convened today to discuss what they plan to do with the top pick.Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)Seahawks writers chime in on the player who they most want in the draft - Field GullsThere was a time when the NFL draft was probably the football event I was most interested in each year. I remember as a kid treating that Saturday — when they held the first three rounds all on one...Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)2019 NFL Draft to shape the future of the LA Rams’ offensive line - Turf Show TimesCould the Rams pick an offensive lineman early?