MIAMI GARDENS — Among changes for the Miami Dolphins offense to put together a potent performance in Sunday’s 34-10 win against the Atlanta Falcons was the move of offensive coordinator Frank Smith from the booth upstairs down to the sideline.

With his greater proximity to players during the game, Smith said Tuesday afternoon he got a text from injured tight end Darren Waller, whom he has coached since time together with the Raiders: “I guess they saw the real you.”

The decision came about as, during the week of practice, Smith’s voice was a key to the offense operating at a high level. So he and coach Mike McDaniel concluded he should stay on the sideline during the game and out of what he called the “fish bowl” upstairs.

“It’s fun, man. It was a lot of fun,” Smith said. “I haven’t b

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