Hey everyone,
First of all, this is a semi long read. If you want to judge my thoughts, at least read the whole d*** thing before posting.
With that said, I've been on the Tannehill bandwagon ever since he was drafted. Since that day I have stayed positive, for the most part, and supported the team's direction with him under center and the system moving forward. However, I can't help but get defensive when I see people bashing the best QB we have had since Marino. Now that is both subjective and not exactly saying for a lot. We haven't had a solid QB to build around since Marino left and that has done a lot to the standard we will hold whoever it is under center to. Nothing ever seems to be good enough for this fan base. Now that doesn't mean settling for mediocrity but in terms of the QB situation, I think we are far from that.
I've mentioned it before and I use the comparison of having a gambler's mentality. You win $50 at the casino and that mindset of having $100 is way better than having $50. You lay it down on black and red hits. Now you get to walk out with empty pockets trying to figure out why you laid down the $50 and didn't just walk out.
You hit a QB in Tannehill with a solid foundation to build around, but he doesn't have all the options so why not roll the dice for one who does? That's the mentality that has gotten us to where we are. The thought that something is always better around the corner. The next cog to be placed in the machine is what will make it run smoothly. I'm all for the thought of competition, however, does anyone really think that there is anything out there better than Tannehill?
If you do, the revolving door keeps going in full motion and we wonder why this team can never deliver the consistency the fans demand. I'm just curious as to why so many are so quick to throw Ryan Tannehill under the bus after not having a QB we could feel good about for so long. It's like never having a car at all then you get a car and then whine that the AC doesn't work.
He struggles on the deep ball. That's not anything that any level minded fan with common sense could truthfully deny. That is asking a lot in itself from this fan base. However, for fans to simply think that it is as simple as letting it fly down field is silly in the highest regard. The only way Ryan has time to connect on a deep ball is to throw on the move to Wallace because he is the only one they send deep and that is the only way he has the time to do so. There are not enough variables to place the blame for the inability to hit deep on Tannehill solely as some do. Wallace doesn't seem to want to exert the effort to go after any passes. I have seen him try to make one handed catches, stop on routes, not fight for contested balls, not layout for passes, etc. Just as many of you demand Tannehill try to throw deep, it is only right to ask Wallace to do his part. Whether or not he actualy does have the catch radius of a tyrannosaurus rex is up for you all to debate, not me lol.
Now back to Ryan. This season I have seen and read through everything that this roller-coaster has presented us with thus far. The struggling in the beginning to the current situation we are sitting in now at 7-6. Tannehill is on pace to improve career stats across the board. He has improved his short range accuracy, I'm sure by now you and your mother have heard this because it is the only thing he can do apparently according to some and they like to throw it in any face willing to listen. People want to act like he never passes for anything greater than 5 yards.
Ryan has also made countless passes over 10 and 15 yards but it doesn't matter because he hasn't hit deep. It's amazing to me that the pass to Wallace today against Baltimore has already been forgotten. Whether it was called back or not, the pass was made. Not only that but the 50 yard pass he completed to Wallace is no where to be found showing his ability to throw the bomb. The deep passes he has made to Hartline in the past are totally forgotten. People don't even look to see that Ryan actually has the arm to throw deep. However, timing is the issue and timing is only developed by practice by calling it in games which never happens.
Here's my main point. If he moves the chains, what is the problem? We have been to the red zone more than any other team. Tannehill's amazing short range laser ability to fit passes into tight windows is something not all QBs have and he has proven it time and time again. That pass to Hartline today was the definition of a big time throw into tight coverage.
He is a top 15 QB whether you agree or disagree with it doesn't really matter. His completion percentage is only a portion of why he is where he is. He has greatly improved his TD/INT ratio to above 2:1 and other areas of his game. Each year despite whatever controversy he has elevated his game which is what you want to see. At what point is that not enough? Keep in mind this is all with a new offense.
Is he elite? No, not yet. Is he a bust? Not by a mile. Are there areas that need improvement? Absolutely. Is there enough of a foundation to win a SB with? Yes
Will I get burned for being an idiotic homer who knows nothing about football and my support for Tannehill is what's wrong with this country along with sagging pants and Justin Beiber? Possibly...
This is probably nothing but a lot of whining, crying, excuse making for a mediocre QB who doesn't deserve to hand people their coffee at Starbucks, but for all the meaningless BS I have read across this board and others, placing my thoughts into a thread shouldn't be that much to deal with. So deal with it.
Phins Up!
First of all, this is a semi long read. If you want to judge my thoughts, at least read the whole d*** thing before posting.
With that said, I've been on the Tannehill bandwagon ever since he was drafted. Since that day I have stayed positive, for the most part, and supported the team's direction with him under center and the system moving forward. However, I can't help but get defensive when I see people bashing the best QB we have had since Marino. Now that is both subjective and not exactly saying for a lot. We haven't had a solid QB to build around since Marino left and that has done a lot to the standard we will hold whoever it is under center to. Nothing ever seems to be good enough for this fan base. Now that doesn't mean settling for mediocrity but in terms of the QB situation, I think we are far from that.
I've mentioned it before and I use the comparison of having a gambler's mentality. You win $50 at the casino and that mindset of having $100 is way better than having $50. You lay it down on black and red hits. Now you get to walk out with empty pockets trying to figure out why you laid down the $50 and didn't just walk out.
You hit a QB in Tannehill with a solid foundation to build around, but he doesn't have all the options so why not roll the dice for one who does? That's the mentality that has gotten us to where we are. The thought that something is always better around the corner. The next cog to be placed in the machine is what will make it run smoothly. I'm all for the thought of competition, however, does anyone really think that there is anything out there better than Tannehill?
If you do, the revolving door keeps going in full motion and we wonder why this team can never deliver the consistency the fans demand. I'm just curious as to why so many are so quick to throw Ryan Tannehill under the bus after not having a QB we could feel good about for so long. It's like never having a car at all then you get a car and then whine that the AC doesn't work.
He struggles on the deep ball. That's not anything that any level minded fan with common sense could truthfully deny. That is asking a lot in itself from this fan base. However, for fans to simply think that it is as simple as letting it fly down field is silly in the highest regard. The only way Ryan has time to connect on a deep ball is to throw on the move to Wallace because he is the only one they send deep and that is the only way he has the time to do so. There are not enough variables to place the blame for the inability to hit deep on Tannehill solely as some do. Wallace doesn't seem to want to exert the effort to go after any passes. I have seen him try to make one handed catches, stop on routes, not fight for contested balls, not layout for passes, etc. Just as many of you demand Tannehill try to throw deep, it is only right to ask Wallace to do his part. Whether or not he actualy does have the catch radius of a tyrannosaurus rex is up for you all to debate, not me lol.
Now back to Ryan. This season I have seen and read through everything that this roller-coaster has presented us with thus far. The struggling in the beginning to the current situation we are sitting in now at 7-6. Tannehill is on pace to improve career stats across the board. He has improved his short range accuracy, I'm sure by now you and your mother have heard this because it is the only thing he can do apparently according to some and they like to throw it in any face willing to listen. People want to act like he never passes for anything greater than 5 yards.
Ryan has also made countless passes over 10 and 15 yards but it doesn't matter because he hasn't hit deep. It's amazing to me that the pass to Wallace today against Baltimore has already been forgotten. Whether it was called back or not, the pass was made. Not only that but the 50 yard pass he completed to Wallace is no where to be found showing his ability to throw the bomb. The deep passes he has made to Hartline in the past are totally forgotten. People don't even look to see that Ryan actually has the arm to throw deep. However, timing is the issue and timing is only developed by practice by calling it in games which never happens.
Here's my main point. If he moves the chains, what is the problem? We have been to the red zone more than any other team. Tannehill's amazing short range laser ability to fit passes into tight windows is something not all QBs have and he has proven it time and time again. That pass to Hartline today was the definition of a big time throw into tight coverage.
He is a top 15 QB whether you agree or disagree with it doesn't really matter. His completion percentage is only a portion of why he is where he is. He has greatly improved his TD/INT ratio to above 2:1 and other areas of his game. Each year despite whatever controversy he has elevated his game which is what you want to see. At what point is that not enough? Keep in mind this is all with a new offense.
Is he elite? No, not yet. Is he a bust? Not by a mile. Are there areas that need improvement? Absolutely. Is there enough of a foundation to win a SB with? Yes
Will I get burned for being an idiotic homer who knows nothing about football and my support for Tannehill is what's wrong with this country along with sagging pants and Justin Beiber? Possibly...
This is probably nothing but a lot of whining, crying, excuse making for a mediocre QB who doesn't deserve to hand people their coffee at Starbucks, but for all the meaningless BS I have read across this board and others, placing my thoughts into a thread shouldn't be that much to deal with. So deal with it.
Phins Up!
