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Peter King spends draft following Tannehill.

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by smahtaz, May 3, 2012.

  1. smahtaz

    smahtaz Pimpin Ain't Easy

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  2. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

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    Some great quotes. Love Philbin's dissection of three of Tannehill's losses. He's right, though he left out that one of Tannehill's three 2nd half interceptions against Oklahoma State was most definitely on him and the the third one was kind of partially his fault due to bad ball placement.

    As I said in my review, dig in hard core and really strip away the bull ****, he was about 50/50 in those clutch situations. Not as bad as people say, but not good either. Needs to do better. Having a more complete mastery of his craft will help.
     
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  3. smahtaz

    smahtaz Pimpin Ain't Easy

    Looks to have all the tools. Does he have the "want to"? That seems to be the thing that seperates the stars from the also rans.

    Good work today. Enjoyed the article and interview.
     
  4. Dol-Fan Dupree

    Dol-Fan Dupree Tank? Who is Tank? I am Guy Incognito.

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    I have seen nothing that doesn't suggest he has "want to" in spades. One might say he has so much "want to" it is coming out of his wazoo.
     
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  5. smahtaz

    smahtaz Pimpin Ain't Easy

    Yeah, me neither. He certainly comes across as a real competitor and team player. It's nice to have a little substance to hang your hope on for a change.
     
  6. FinNasty

    FinNasty Alabama don’t want this... Staff Member Club Member

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    Really love the mental makeup of this kid!
     
  7. slickj101

    slickj101 Is Water

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    I just can't see Tannehill completely busting unless he can't stay healthy.

    Otherwise I think he's too smart not to at least be a decent starting QB given that and his physical skills.


    I like this kind of personality for a QB too:

    Realists are always appreciated.
     
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  8. Onehondo

    Onehondo Senior Member Club Member

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    Great read! I really like Tannehill's enthusiasm and the way he projects himself. It makes you think, this kid only played 19 games, just think if he could have had 4 years of starting experience at A&M how good he might have been coming out? Especially if he could have had some sure handed receivers.
     
  9. MonstBlitz

    MonstBlitz Nobody's Fart Catcher

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    Good read but I hated the ending. I wish people, especially pro athletes would realize, "It is what it is" is not a clever or profound statement. Not trashing Tannehill for saying it so much as Peter King for thinking that was a great period to dot his piece.
     
  10. slickj101

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    lol It's not supposed to be. That's the whole point of it.
     
  11. Colmax

    Colmax Well-Known Member

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    Meh, it is what it is......
     
  12. smahtaz

    smahtaz Pimpin Ain't Easy

    It’s obviously a situation he has no control over.

    What would be you’re preferred response?
     
  13. slickj101

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    "And that's all I have to say about that."
     
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  14. jdang307

    jdang307 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Run, ryan run!
     
  15. MonstBlitz

    MonstBlitz Nobody's Fart Catcher

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    Like I said, not trashing Ryan for saying it. All athletes say it. It's their go to statement when they don't want to give a real answer or are stumped. I'm more criticizing Peter King for thinking that was a great way to end his piece. Just a pet peeve. No need for anyone to get defensive. I like our new QB too. I was a proponent of drafting him before he was drafted unlike some of you.
     
  16. Loyal Fin

    Loyal Fin Business as usual

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    Ummm, dude, he was referring to the fact that he can't change the expectations of anyone. A realistic (like slickj said) approach to things he can't control is welcome...especially at that position. Work hard, but don't make boulders out of pebbles.
    I dont think King was trying to end his piece poetically or "deep." Infact, I think there was some skepticism from King. At the very least, doubt.
     
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  17. rafael

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    I kind of like the saying. I tend to see it as a statement about dealing with what you can control and not caring about the extraneous stuff. It's almost like saying "I don't sweat the small stuff'. I don't tend to see it as not wanting to give a real answer.
     
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  18. smahtaz

    smahtaz Pimpin Ain't Easy


    I know what you mean about pet peeves. I've got dozens.
     
  19. Da 'Fins

    Da 'Fins Season Ticket Holder Staff Member Club Member

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    I don't think it will be a matter of "Want to" but of two things, as it always is for a QB, imo: 1) Coolness under pressure (the QB's that can do this make better decisions); 2) being a quick thinker with vision to see how things will unfold. A person can be smart, very intelligent, but be a slow thinker to digest information. He eventually comes to the right decision but just not instantaneously. Yet, processing information in 100ths of seconds can make a difference.
     
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  20. smahtaz

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    Wow, that would be impressive. Anyone that can process information faster than the speed of sound should certainly have an advantage.
     
  21. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    And it remains to be seen who was right and who was wrong.
     
  22. MonstBlitz

    MonstBlitz Nobody's Fart Catcher

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    Well, considering I never said I think Tannehill will or will not be a franchise QB, not sure I'll ever really be right or wrong. My only thought was that it was time this franchise made the position a priority and drafted a player with franchise potential. They did that. If Tannehill doesn't pan out, without the benefit of hindsight I'll still consider it the right pick.
     
  23. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    Fair enough then. If he doesn't pan out, he could always be moved to WR too. ;)
     
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  24. PhinsRock

    PhinsRock Premium Member Luxury Box

    Lots to like about our rookie QB, his skills, talent, attitude, intelligence, and fearlessness in my book all add up to a guy who may not be ready for a year or two, but once he is, we're likely to be set at the QB position for a good long time. Which is just what this franchise has needed since a certain #13 left.
     
  25. unluckyluciano

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    Like most sayings it can be profound. Acknowleding reality, that's what that whole don quixote thing was about, remember?
     

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