Chris Perkins: Dolphins’ run game getting unexpected speed from short-yardage RB

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The next time you see a Dolphins running back take a handoff, burst through a hole, use his quick feet to juke a linebacker and then speed his way to a 12-yard gain, double check the jersey number. “I never tagged myself as a speed guy,” the 5-foot-11, 220-pound Mattison said, “but it’s fun to get out there and kind of push the boundaries a little bit, push my limits, and see how much I can flourish in an offense like this.” This show of speed from Mattison is low-key big news. Mind you, the Dolphins were ninth in the league in run defense last year.

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