nfl.com: Tannehill #1 Rookie QB Performance of the Season
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shourightNew MemberOP1. Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins
It's close, but this would be my choice for the best performance by a rookie quarterback all season. It's the type of game that no one thought Tannehill had in him this fast. It's the type of game that should leave Dolphins cautiously giddy despite the final score.
Tannehill shows a lot of elite traits and put them all together against the Arizona Cardinals. He faced far more pressure than any game this season, but was uncannily accurate. He started to look like a veteran with great movement in the pocket. He changed plays and protection. He ran a little no huddle. He tried to quick snap the Cardinals. He ran a nice two minute drill. He avoided sacks.
All of the above bodes well for Tannehill's development, but his throwing ability sets him apart. He hit a lot of tough plays into tight windows. He always shows a lot of confidence in his arm. On one of his interceptions, the receiver fell. Tannehill's arm was hit on the overtime interception, but he did not get rid of the ball quickly enough when he knew a blitz was coming.
This was an electric game against a great defense. It's only one game, but it changed how I view Tannehill's ceiling this season.
This is precisely how I felt after that game, and why my posts flipped like a light switch around here this past week. :yes:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000068681/article/rookie-qb-week-4-ranks-tannehill-or-rg3
Alex44New MemberIn my opinion that TD/INT rate is so deceiving with Ryan this year. I've basically thrown it out and tried to look at the things that don't show up in statistics.
Color me excited about Tannehill. He's wise beyond his QB years and has the arm to match.
On the draft Quentin Rollins bandwagon.
xphinfanxforum_veteranAnd now they upgraded the WR's.
That's why they play the games!:yes:
BayAreaFinFansubscriberThat's why even with a poor record and a slim slim chance at the playoffs, watching Tannehill (hopefully) progress into the franchise qb we so desperately need, will keep me glued to the tv on Sunday mornings with optimism.
Eop05subscriberThat 4th and 10 haunts me not only because we lost, but especially because what should've been 6 days of the media drooling over Ryan Tannehill and the Miami Dolphins, is now more or less an afterthought.
This was a good article to see, though.
shourightNew Member"Eop05 wrote:
That 4th and 10 haunts me not only because we lost, but especially because what should've been 6 days of the media drooling over Ryan Tannehill and the Miami Dolphins, is now more or less an afterthought.
This was a good article to see, though.
Ooh, not sure I would've wanted that.
Rocky RaccoonmoderatorLook at this. A Dolphins quarterback, a rookie, taking the league by storm!
Get excited!
Eop05subscriber"shouright wrote:
Ooh, not sure I would've wanted that.
I miss being relevant. For selfish reasons, I would have. The ride to and from work is just that much better
FinNastymoderator"Eop05 wrote:
That 4th and 10 haunts me not only because we lost, but especially because what should've been 6 days of the media drooling over Ryan Tannehill and the Miami Dolphins, is now more or less an afterthought.
This was a good article to see, though.
I want that so bad... but w/o hype surrounding him it eases the pressure while he develops. If he keeps playing like this... he will get noticed.
Alex44New Member"Rocky Raccoon wrote:
Look at this. A Dolphins quarterback, a rookie, taking the league by storm!
Get excited!
This.
Though Im not sure the casual fan of other teams really understands how good Ryan has been despite numbers.
On the draft Quentin Rollins bandwagon.
shourightNew Member"Alex44 wrote:
Though Im not sure the casual fan of other teams really understands how good Ryan has been despite numbers.
I think the interesting thing will be how defenses from here on out gameplan against our offense, with Tannehill showing he can slice you at the gills, and Bush being among the best backs in the league.
Boik14subscriber"Eop05 wrote:
That 4th and 10 haunts me not only because we lost, but especially because what should've been 6 days of the media drooling over Ryan Tannehill and the Miami Dolphins, is now more or less an afterthought.
This was a good article to see, though.
If its any consolation Omar and Armando are drooling over the Dolphins anyway.... #GeriatricIncompetentSportswritersAssociationOfAmerica :)
Eop05subscriber"Boik14 wrote:
If its any consolation Omar and Armando are drooling over the Dolphins anyway.... #GeriatricIncompetentSportswritersAssociationOfAmerica :)
I'll take it!
TotoreMexicoforum_veteranWell done, Tannehill deserves it.
Alex44New Member"shouright wrote:
I think the interesting thing will be how defenses from here on out gameplan against our offense, with Tannehill showing he can slice you at the gills, and Bush being among the best backs in the league.
Definitely. Also to expand upon it: How Ryan reacts when defenses stop treating him like a rookie.
On the draft Quentin Rollins bandwagon.
"Alex44 wrote:
This.
Though Im not sure the casual fan of other teams really understands how good Ryan has been despite numbers.
Definitely this. I quoted the Hootie and Blowfish song in my region email on Monday, part where the Dolphins make me cry and several people responded with they would too if they had Tannehill. I had to question their sanity after the performance he put up on Sunday and his perfomance so far this season. I don't think other non dolphin fans know how promising it is to have a QB like this who should only get better. Colour me excited.
PS the only reason I was crying was that we lost another game we could have won!!!
FlipperedNew MemberThis kid is as raw as you can get and yet he seems poised and confident on every play. It may not be reflected in the win/loss column, but he is easily the best QB we've had here since #13. Pennington was great as a stop-gap, but this is OUR guy drafted and quickly developing before our eyes. I feel like celebrating. Quick, someone toss me a sardine!
I'm grey and I have a blowhole...deal with it.
shourightNew Member"Alex44 wrote:
Definitely. Also to expand upon it: How Ryan reacts when defenses stop treating him like a rookie.
Should get easier, no?
Alex44New Member"shouright wrote:
Should get easier, no?
I think both. On the one hand he probably won't see as many heavy blitzes and the run game should become even more effective. On the other hand the reads will change, more defenders in coverage etc.
I think he can handle it.
On the draft Quentin Rollins bandwagon.
djphinfansubscriber"Alex44 wrote:
Definitely. Also to expand upon it: How Ryan reacts when defenses stop treating him like a rookie.
It looked like the cardinals threw the kitchen sink at him.
Dol-Fan Dupreeforum_veteranThe thing that surprises me most about Tannehill is how little he relies on his athleticism. If it wasn't for the fact that I watched tape from him in college I wouldn't think of him as an non-pocket quarterback. The lack of role outs and running has been really surprising to me.
I have been impressed by his ability to look like a regular pocket NFL quarterback.
Holland is a huge upgrade over McCain
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Frumundah FinnaticNew Member"djphinfan wrote:
It looked like the cardinals threw the kitchen sink at him.
and they still couldnt stop him.
MonstBlitz;2232016 wrote:
It wouldn't surprise me if he is retained. Jeff Ireland is the nightmare that won't end. The **** stain you cannot flush. The Herpes for which there is no cure.
shourightNew Member"Alex44 wrote:
I think both. On the one hand he probably won't see as many heavy blitzes and the run game should become even more effective. On the other hand the reads will change, more defenders in coverage etc.
I think he can handle it.
I think this is when they should introduce his running the ball as a likely to be unaccounted for factor. If he drops back and they've released seven or eight into coverage, he should take off and gain yardage on the ground. That'll put them in a real pickle coverage-wise.
Sliding feet first at the end, of course. ;)
djphinfansubscriber"shouright wrote:
I think this is when they should introduce his running the ball as a likely to be unaccounted for factor. If he drops back and they've released seven or eight into coverage, he should take off and gain yardage on the ground. That'll put them in a real pickle coverage-wise.
Sliding feet first at the end, of course. ;)
This is what is driving me crazy, good way and bad way, good way, he hasn't put running for first downs in his repertoire yet and is looking good from the pocket, bad way, he hasn't put running for first downs in his repertoire yet.
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