Eric Smith
olcoachsmith63.bsky.social
Eric Smith
@olcoachsmith63.bsky.social
Offensive Line Coach.

@5ReasonsSports contributor, Co-Host - The Scouting Combine

https://youtube.com/@olcoachsmith63?si=enWEj-hZuAT1gtdw
Just dropped a deep dive on Minkah Fitzpatrick's game—breaking down the traits that make him a standout in any defensive system. If you're into film and football IQ, it's worth a look.
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Minkah Fitzpatrick Is Back: A Film Room Breakdown of Miami’s Big Move
YouTube video by eric smith.
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July 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
2025 Miami Dolphins - Kenneth Grant Film Review
YouTube video by eric smith.
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April 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Always enjoy talking to Josh & Jake!

Lots of my OL draft thoughts discussed on this one.
April 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
And suddenly, the Wilkins contract is a bargain.
Splash: The Patriots are taking the biggest defender off the market, as Eagles DT Milton Williams lands in New England, per me and Mike Garafolo.

Williams gets a $26M per year.
March 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Yea, I'm good with Chris Grier letting this 1st wave of FA OL pass.
Whoever plays QB for the Titans now has a left tackle: Schefty says LT Dan Moore is signing a 4-year, $82M deal with $50M with Tennessee.
March 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Not disappointed that Miami wasn't in on Jimmy G - but this should give you an idea of what a quality vet backup QB is going to cost in FA.
The Rams are re-signing QB Jimmy Garoppolo to a one-year, $11 million deal, per source.
March 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Dalman is a great fit as a C in an OZ heavy scheme. Good long-term investment here for Ben Johnson who has done a good job of revamping the interior OL for the Bears.
Sorry, I forgot the new OC in Chicago with my previous post.

Drew Dalman to Chicago. Percentage of runs that were outside zone according to @ftnfantasy.com StatsHub.

Atlanta 51.5% (1st)
Detroit 34.5% (4th)
Chicago 20.4% (14th)

OK, a better match, although Chiefs (Thuney) only at 11.8% (31st).
March 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Chiefs giving Jaylon Moore big money at left tackle only confirms my belief they drive up the price for Ronnie Stanley who chose to stay home
March 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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We talked about Dre Greenlaw on Scouting the Fins 3 weeks ago noting the Dolphins interest in him is real

But it seems the injury concerns don’t really sway Miami at all. Is it a cause for concern?

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Scouting the Fins-2-19-25
Podcast Episode · 3 Yards Per Carry - Miami Dolphins · 02/20/2025 · 50m
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March 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Always love talking to Jake & Josh. Two of the best Dolphins podcasters!
March 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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The Kimes segment imploring Miami to take a guard at 13 is misguided in so many ways.

First off, that would be the highest any coach ever who ran this system took a G, but like 30 draft slots.

Second, the best OG is like 25th overall at best.

Third, young guards are not what Miami needs.
February 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
2025 Free Agent Targets - Guards - YouTube
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January 23, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Finishing up my review of the 2024 Dolphins offensive line performances based on my grades - the center position (so, just Aaron Brewer)

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2024 Miami Dolphins - Individual OL Reviews - The Center
YouTube video by eric smith.
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January 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Quick review of the Miami Dolphins 2024 offensive guards:

Rob Jones
Liam Eichenberg
Isaiah Wynn

TL;DR - Not good enough.

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2024 Miami Dolphins - Individual OL Reviews - The Guards
YouTube video by eric smith.
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January 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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He might be closer than I thought. He’s doing some awesome stuff tonight.
January 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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An Offensive Play Caller is only as good as the Offensive Line Coach.
January 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Patrick Paul wraps up the review of MY grades of the Miami Dolphins 2024 offensive tackles.

In this video, we take a look at some things where we can continue to look for improvement - and some things that should excite you about the future.

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2024 Miami Dolphins - Individual OL Reviews - Patrick Paul
YouTube video by eric smith.
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January 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
First of a possible series:

An in-depth review of how MY grades for Terron Armstead in 2024 looked across different types of blocking concepts.

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2024 Miami Dolphins - Individual OL Reviews - Terron Armstead
YouTube video by eric smith.
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January 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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I thought Big Pat had the same issues at RT in terms of over-setting and getting beat across his face, but I also saw a lot more of the sweet feet with an easy weight transfer, and some flat out dominant run down reps.

We got us one in this guy
January 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Oh, it's not that simple??

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I’m going to do an entire segment on tonight’s pod on the run game woes. I would strongly urge anybody that thinks it’s as simple as just “the guards played bad” to tune in.

Don’t get me wrong, the G play wasn’t good, but the fan base has totally misplaced blame on this glaring issue.
Fix the two guard positions and pair him with Austin Jackson, and next season’s run game will look drastically different!
January 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM