Big O - How Will Snoop Huntley be Used?

Summary

Snoop Huntley's signing with the Miami Dolphins is a heartwarming story for the local community. However, his skill set as a quarterback doesn't align with the team's existing offense. The discussion speculates that Huntley might be utilized in specific packages, leveraging his athleticism in running plays and the Red Zone, especially if Tua is out. The narrative also touches on the potential strategy shift if Skyler, the current starter, isn't performing well, suggesting Huntley could be more integrated into the game plan.

Takeaways

• 🏈 Snoop Huntley, a local player, has been signed by the Miami Dolphins, which is seen as a feel-good story.
• 🤔 The speaker expresses skepticism about Huntley's ability to be an accurate passer and questions his fit within the team's offensive strategy.
• 🔍 The speaker speculates that Huntley might be used in specific packages, such as running plays or Red Zone situations, to leverage his athleticism.
• 🏃‍♂️ Huntley's role is compared to that of Skyler Thompson, who is expected to start but may not be as athletic, suggesting a potential division of roles.
• 🤷‍♂️ There's a suggestion that the coaching staff might adjust the offense depending on whether they use Thompson or Huntley, indicating a strategic flexibility.
• 👀 The speaker 'spitballs' (speculates informally) that Huntley's signing could be a move to introduce a 'wildcat' or specialist role into the offense.
• 🏉 The signing of Huntley is contrasted with that of Blake Bortles ('bla Gabbert'), who is seen as a better fit for the team's existing offensive scheme.
• 🤝 The local trainer, Nick Hicks, is mentioned as someone who has trained Huntley and other Dolphins players, highlighting local connections.
• 👎 The speaker downplays the significance of Huntley's signing to the practice squad, suggesting that it's not a major endorsement of his abilities.
• 🎙️ The coach's comments are analyzed, indicating that they might be more supportive of Thompson over Huntley, based on past observations and performances.

Q & A

Who is Snoop Huntley and what is the significance of his signing with the Miami Dolphins?

Snoop Huntley is a local football player who was signed by the Miami Dolphins. The significance of his signing is twofold: it's a feel-good story because he's a local talent, and it's strategic as the team sees potential in his athletic abilities.

What is the local trainer's role in Snoop Huntley's career?

The local trainer, Nick Hicks, is responsible for training Snoop Huntley, as well as other players who play for the Dolphins and other teams.

What are the speaker's thoughts on Snoop Huntley's ability as a quarterback?

The speaker does not view Snoop Huntley as an accurate passer and believes he doesn't fit the mold of a traditional quarterback for the Dolphins' offense.

Who does the speaker think will be the starting quarterback for the Dolphins, and why?

The speaker believes Skyler will be the starter because he fits the existing offensive system better than Snoop Huntley.

How does the speaker think the Dolphins will utilize Snoop Huntley's skills?

The speaker speculates that Snoop Huntley will be used in specific packages, such as running plays and situations around the Red Zone, to take advantage of his athleticism.

What is the speaker's opinion on the coaching strategy if Tua is absent for a few weeks?

The speaker suggests that the coaching staff might mix up the offense, using Snoop Huntley in different ways that they can't with Skyler, to compensate for Tua's absence.

Why does the speaker think the Dolphins signed Snoop Huntley despite his perceived lack of fit?

The speaker hypothesizes that Snoop Huntley might be signed to serve as a 'wildcat' or specialist player, to be implemented in certain packages where his unique skill set can be utilized.

What is the speaker's view on the signing of Blake Gabbert compared to Snoop Huntley?

The speaker views Blake Gabbert as a better fit for the Dolphins' offensive system, even though he is not considered a good quarterback, because he aligns with the team's existing strategy.

What does the speaker suggest about the Dolphins' strategy if Skyler performs poorly?

If Skyler is not performing well, the speaker believes the Dolphins will implement Snoop Huntley more frequently in certain offensive packages.

How does the speaker feel about the Dolphins' decision to sign Snoop Huntley, considering his potential role?

The speaker is skeptical about the decision to sign Snoop Huntley for a traditional quarterback role but sees potential in using him as a specialist or in specific packages.

What does the speaker imply about the importance of Snoop Huntley's performance on the practice squad?

The speaker implies that Snoop Huntley's performance on the practice squad is not significant enough to brag about, suggesting that his true value will be determined by his performance in actual games.