{
  "id": 7622344,
  "title": "Strategerie (maybe not a real word)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/strategerie-maybe-not-a-real-word",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T20:00:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/strategerie-maybe-not-real-word-200047532.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "My excitement to write about the Miami Dolphins' universe is immense. I adore the Phinsider columns penned by our talented writers and the insightful comments from our wonderful readers – you are all truly amazing! Now, let me dive into the column.\n\nFirst, I caught the Chiefs-Broncos game, and I witnessed Jaylen Waddle's missed catch on a beautifully thrown pass from Bo Nix. It had a hint of Grey Poupon but should have been caught instead. I read Chris-Early's column and, wow! That \"Wow!\" was not just ordinary; it was a \"Wow!\" with a factorial exclamation point. In mathematics, a factorial is far superior to a regular \"Wow.\" I get very passionate when people share strong opinions.\n\nThe Chiefs are implementing a strategy from Dennis Erickson's versatile offensive playbook. Coming from Auburn, FAU, and UCLA, I still root for the Canes. In 1992, FSU faced Miami in the Orange Bowl, where the Hurricanes' high-octane passing attack caught FSU off guard. However, Erickson saw weaknesses in FSU's run defense and capitalized by running for 222 yards, ultimately winning on a \"Wide Right\" kick. The Dolphins need a change of pace like this, but we are not there yet. Was Hafley and his team equipped with the \"strategerie\" to implement such tactics in the future? I think not, as the coaching changes appeared to be minimal.\n\nMoreover, I saw Andy Reid let Patrick Mahomes get killed in two Super Bowls because the Chiefs lacked serviceable tackles. I believe Andy Reid should have utilized double-tight end or a sixth blocker, just as Mike McDaniel did. Something, anything to shift the momentum during those two Super Bowls. I observed Coach Shula and Tom Olivadotti fail to switch defensive fronts, allowing Tim Tyndale to rush for 498 yards (almost) in Shula's final game. Thankfully, the Bills lost the following week, allowing Pittsburgh to prevail. So, Hafley seemed content to not make any noticeable changes or, if he did, nothing happened. Could Mike McDaniel have done the same?\n\nSpeaking of special, the special teams were pathetic. \"Pathetic\" is an understatement. Is this the coaching upgrade we were promised? What possible excuse is there for not being able to stop long kickoff returns twice? The camera showed a bewildered coach, acting bewildered. Twice. The poor second coverage was virtually an instant replay of the first poor coverage. I am unsure if he is the special teams' coach, but I already have flashbacks of Keith Armstrong. How do we not excel at special teams? Special teams, excluding a reliable kicker and punter, should be the easiest aspect to fix. This is how John Harbaugh made his name. This special teams issue is a symptom of a larger problem. Perhaps I must eat some crow? I am well-versed in eating crow.",
  "summary": "Jeff Hafley’s head coaching debut in Miami left some scratching their heads.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jaylen Waddle missed catch on Bo Nix's pass.",
    "Chris-Early's column described as \"Wow!\" with factorial exclamation point.",
    "Chiefs adopting Dennis Erickson's offensive playbook."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}