The way Clay flourished last year is emblematic of something about Tannehill that not enough people talk about: he loves attacking the middle of the field. Back when he was at aTm, his favorite receiver wasn't Jeff Fuller, the touted outside reciever, or Uzoma Nwachukwu, who was probably their most physically talented receiver. It was Ryan Swope, the slot guy. Tannehill's preferences in this area have not changed. When he was a rookie, he relied on Bess in the slot. Last year I think they intended for it to be Dustin Keller, but ultimately it was Charles Clay that emerged.
Part of the folly in signing Mike Wallace -- and there were many -- is that utilizing an outside threat has never been Tannehill's game. When he goes to the outside, he likes comebacks and outs. Not coincidentally, these are the two routes Brian Hartline runs best. Seam routes, post corners, the skinny post etc are not his favorites.
So while I'm still not sold on Jarvis Landry the player, what I am sold on is Jarvis Landry the scheme fit. He's an inside/slot guy, and Tannehill loves inside/slot guys.
