I don't know about you guys, but I'm really interested to see if he can make all the throws and how well his foot is healing.
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Me too. Sounds like he's going to run a 40: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/28/healthy-tannehill-to-run-forty-yard-dash-at-pro-day/
This seems to suggest that his foot is reasonably healthy. It does also mention though that he won't do any other timed drills (presumably this means shuttles etc), but I don't know whether that's foot-related or just standard issue for a QB prospect's pro day. -
I read he was 65/68, with two drops. So he only misfired on one throw.
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Im sure he was still under some pressure to perform, but I agree it doesn't prove alot relative to the most important attribute a QB needs on my opinion wich is decision making, and the ability to improvise.
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How he throws is important in a couple regards.
1. Velocity/arm strength. I want to know he has zip and can put air under the deep balls.
2. Accuracy. Even moreso with the WCO.
3. Footwork. Good footwork is the first key to good mechanics.
His 40 time was encouraging, He showed good confidence with his throws, and he made all of them. He definitely has the tools
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After his performance at the Texas A&M pro day on Thursday, I think there’s a very good chance that QBRyan Tannehill can be a top pick in the NFL Draft in April.
The skillset that he showed was really, really good. He had an outstanding workout. He moves around well, he’s got accuracy, he’s got good velocity on the ball. It’s just going to be how people see him, as to where he’s going to get drafted. He has excellent ability and skills. He put on a show today.
Tannehill threw 68 passes in a scripted workout coordinated by Chris Weinke, a former NFL QB who has been training Tannehill recently. A&M players Jeff Fuller and Cyrus Gray served as Tannehill’s receivers.
Fifteen of his passes were on the goal line, and the rest were on the 30-yard line going downfield. He missed one long pass and had two drops; otherwise, he was perfect. He also ran the 40-yard dash in 4.62 seconds, running it just once.
As good as his performance was, it did take place “against air,” so to speak. There were no defensive backs there; nobody was engaging receivers coming off the line. But he spins the ball well; it comes out of his hand quickly. He does all of the things you look for on the field. If he works at the off-the-field preparation, like I think he will, I think he has a chance to be a very good NFL quarterback.
Dolphins coach Joe Philbin, along with GM Jeff Ireland, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and a large contingent from the Cleveland Browns, including offensive coordinator Brad Childress, were among the personnel on hand from 21 teams. I think that everybody that was here, all of the coaches that were there, were pleased with what they saw. -
I think the point was that this was a franchise QB level display. That was pretty much everybody's opinion. They almost all also agree that he's not ready to start immediately. I just don't understand the thinking that a consensus franchise level QB is not worth a top ten pick if he isn't ready to start year one.
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I don't think they went and got Gerard to then draft another qb, David, Matt, pat and a first round pick???
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IMO it's humorous listening to the portion of fans who went from shouting "let's ditch this season to be in position to draft Barkley".... to immediately shouting "let's ditch this season, too, to be in position to draft Barkley".
Forget about trying to compete and win games! We'd rather watch coach Philbin crumble in failure and the team & organization completely collapse upon itself so that we can hopefully be in the position to draft the top rated QB who may never become a franchise guy. :wacko: I just wish I had a rubber hose long enough to smack everyone of these fans without having to leave my living room. -
Id say apart from colossal failure he should get a good 3 to 5 years before the major heat is on. I think philbin is likely more of ross's guy than sparano was..no parcells in the picture to weigh in
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Joe Philbin to me is the epitome of winning. I see something cyclical happening with what happened in GB. He's going to nurture a young QB like Tannehill the way he did with Rodgers, all the while building the requisite parts and keeping that defense ticking over.
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I think the question that people should be asking is not "should we take Tannehill at 8" but "should we move up to 3 to get him"?
I do think the Browns like Richardon, but RB is such a low value position, can you really justify spending a top 5 pick and passing over a potential franchise QB for one? Can he be as good as Peterson?
There is also the point that if any other teams are eyeballing him, they know they will need to make a trade with the Vikes or Jags most likely.
We have heard lots of people chiming in saying they would give up 3 first round picks for Luck, or give up 2 for RG3 or whatever. What price would be to much to trade with Minny? -
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If this team takes Richardson im buying a Bengals jersey. Idiotic pick
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IMO all the speculation about Cleveland taking Tannehill at 4 is like the plethora of reports last year regarding Washington wanting to trade up into the top 5 for Blaine Gabbert. At the end of the day Washington traded back and let Jax take Gabbert at their #10 spot. It makes for good news and excitement.
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