The Miami Dolphins’ offense is going to look notably different in 2020 when compared to the 2019 edition. Not only will Miami likely be rolling out extensive upgrades to the personnel on the field, but coaching changes will prompt the Dolphins’ offense to attack the field in a different way this upcoming season. With new offensive coordinator Chan Gailey now heading up the offensive game planning, the Dolphins are expected to implement more of a spread offense as compared to the New England Patriots inspired offense the team ran last season.
And one of the big questions on that front is what impact the coaching change will have on third year tight end Mike Gesicki. Gesicki enjoyed a breakout season in his second year — freed from the shackles of misuse by former Dolphins coach Adam Gase.
With such a promising finish for the end of the 2019, it’s a legitimate concern that coaching upheaval could cut down on Gesicki’s momentum — but that doesn’t appear to be a concern for ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe. Wolfe wrote this week that he expects the Dolphins will peg Gesicki to play a “big slot” role with the team — which would allow him to continue to thrive in mismatches against linebackers and safeties in coverage.
“Gesicki shouldn’t disappear in Gailey’s offense, but his production may have a ceiling, ” wrote Wolfe.
“Scott Chandler’s 2011-12 seasons could serve as an example of Gesicki’s potential tight end production. Chandler had 81 catches for 960 yards and 12 touchdowns over two seasons (29 games, 22 starts) as the Bills’ No. 1 tight end when Gailey was the coach.”
If that were the ceiling for Gesicki’s play over the next two seasons, Dolphins fans would probably be satisfied. That is, of course, provided that the team’s turnaround in the win column continues to trend in the right direction as well.
