Am I the only one who would not take Tannehill at #8 ?

[ssnjamerson]

I have seen alot of mocks with us taking Tannehill with #8 and Ive heard alot of so called experts saying Tennehill will be a top 10 pick. I bet on alot of football games so I watch a ton of games. I am no expert but I have not been impressed with Tannehill at all. He has good size and athletic ability but he didnt show much in college. He didnt win alot of games and didnt put up huge stats. I would much rather have Manning,Flynn, or roll with Moore. Tannahill reminds me alot of Matt Moore talent wise. When you use the #8 you should be upgrading not making a lateral move. If we took him in late late 1st with a trade back or the 2nd I could live with that but not with a top #20 pick. We have too many needs to take a Qb that will not help us improve

 

[CMD]

I disagree, I'd love to have Tannehill if it meant he'd be sitting behind Manning for 2-3 years.

 

[DeathStar]

That would be a disaster of a pick at 8...

Talk about a reach for a raw individual that is at best a 3rd round pick...

People sure do love mediocre QBs...Chad Henne all over again...

Yay...

 

[xxAQUA JOSHUAxx]

Isnt this what people were saying about Ryan Mallett being a top 10 pick when every team knew he was a 3rd round talent and thats where he went. Tannehill is very raw only 20 starts at qb and cant really compare him to anyone in the nfl. I think he goes late 2nd to 3rd round.

 

[73dolphins]

From what I hear he calls his own plays just like Peyton Manning.

 

[CMD]

Isnt this what people were saying about Ryan Mallett being a top 10 pick when every team knew he was a 3rd round talent and thats where he went. Tannehill is very raw only 20 starts at qb and cant really compare him to anyone in the nfl. I think he goes late 2nd to 3rd round.

Mallett would've been a 1st round pick if it wasn't for him doing cocaine. I'm kind of glad the Dolphins didn't draft him even though I wanted them to during the draft. Maybe that's how I'll feel about Tannehill but right now I would love to have his mobility and ability to throw on the run.

 

[Roman529]

I have seen alot of mocks with us taking Tannehill with #8 and Ive heard alot of so called experts saying Tennehill will be a top 10 pick. I bet on alot of football games so I watch a ton of games. I am no expert but I have not been impressed with Tannehill at all. He has good size and athletic ability but he didnt show much in college. He didnt win alot of games and didnt put up huge stats. I would much rather have Manning,Flynn, or roll with Moore. Tannahill reminds me alot of Matt Moore talent wise. When you use the #8 you should be upgrading not making a lateral move. If we took him in late late 1st with a trade back or the 2nd I could live with that but not with a top #20 pick. We have too many needs to take a Qb that will not help us improve

It all depends on whether or not we can acquire P. Manning or Flynn. If we don't get either, than I think Tannehill will likely be the best QB on the board after Luck and RG3. I have heard we might even sign Manning, and then draft Tannehill to groom for the future. We should know more in about a week. What most people don't realize is that Tannehill played Wide Receiver during his first two years of college, so he still has a lot he can learn.

 

[MD]

When you draft Tannehill you are drafting a ton of potential but limited experience. He has a quick release, very balanced in the pocket, spins the ball really well and is very accurate. He doesn't have an elite arm but he can make all the throws. If they sign Manning I am taking Tannehill at 8 to sit for 2-3 years which is what he will need. This is a chance to solve the QB position for years and if you can get Manning and Tannehill, you do it.

As far as being a 2nd-3rd round pick, that is ridiculous. Depending how free agency shakes out, he may not make it to 8 for the Dolphins to select him.

 

[JerryD]

May be our only chance for a decent QB prospect. Who knows if he'll pan out ... like all QB prospects.

Common sense tells me Free Agent QBs won't be beating any paths to .500 teams ... doesn't fit their needs & help future earning potential or SB chance.

 

[Buff]

If Sanchez was 'good' enough to be drafted at 6, then Tannehill would be a top 3 pick on ability & upside. As roman said, if we sign Manning, then yes, draft Tannehill in a heartbeat. There wouldn't be a better qb to learn from in the game.

 

[NamathDrunkLove]

I have seen alot of mocks with us taking Tannehill with #8 and Ive heard alot of so called experts saying Tennehill will be a top 10 pick. I bet on alot of football games so I watch a ton of games. I am no expert but I have not been impressed with Tannehill at all. He has good size and athletic ability but he didnt show much in college. He didnt win alot of games and didnt put up huge stats. I would much rather have Manning,Flynn, or roll with Moore. Tannahill reminds me alot of Matt Moore talent wise. When you use the #8 you should be upgrading not making a lateral move. If we took him in late late 1st with a trade back or the 2nd I could live with that but not with a top #20 pick. We have too many needs to take a Qb that will not help us improve

He has quite a bit more potential than Matt Moore. He has a stronger arm and is more mobile for starters. He didn't put up huge numbers in college but he also only has two years experience at the position. The numbers he did put up were impressive for someone so new to the position though. I would rather spend an early pick on Tannehill than spend a mid to late round pick on someone like Osweiler. To me, Osweiler has too many things that he has to improve in his game. He has awkward mechanics and throwing motion, makes very poor decisions, and I was not over impressed from what I have seen with his arm strength or accuracy. I have seen others on this board go nuts over Osweiler because he is an "athlete" (he played basketball). I don't care if he has Michael Vick athleticism. If he can't throw the ball and make good decisions he either needs to find another position or another sport.

I should make it clear that I would only want Tannehill early if we were to get Manning on board. I realize that Tannehill needs a few years to develop and hopefully Manning is the one doing the tutoring. I would also like to trade down, but if we are stuck at 8 and end up with Manning I wouldn't be upset picking Tannehill.

 

[Penntastic]

id rather trade down and try to draft him then....but at #8 ...I say NO WAY to much of a reach for someone raw in the position.

 

[finfan54]

who the hell was texas a&m before T-Hill? The fact the kid did beat teams or at least compete from being WR shows he has the tools and prototype. Just needs more refining. But the kid has character and fast learner. If Sherman and others know he can make based on these factors, and being a high premium QB, you move up the draft. Its that simple. The more teams like what you got, the more your stock goes up. Supply and demand.

That said, I think teams are using T-hill to desuade teams from thinking they are locked into RG3 and such.

 

[Danny]

We'll have to trust the FO/coaches on this one. He did play for Sherman so we have the inside scoop.....we also have the scoop on Flynn...as far as Manning, nobody knows what he'll be able to do or when(from a health stanpoint)and that's why Manning would not be my first option.....I will of course root for him if we get him but I think is a mistake.

Ozzy rules!!

 

[NewCoachPlease]

I think drafting tanenhill at eight to sit behind moore at least to
start the year is the most likely way this plays out