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Gase thinks he can work with Ryan Tannehill. The Dolphins' first-year head coach, who comes in with a reputation for having success with Tim Tebow, Peyton Manning and Jay Cutler, just isn't sure how long it will take to get Tannehill up to speed.
"This is not going to be one of those things where I'm going to have a great feel for him right away," Gase said. "We're going to have to go through a little bit of a process. There's going to be bumps in the road, but that's football."
It's unlikely the Dolphins will be focusing on quarterbacks at this week's NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. Although some might argue the Dolphins would be wise to draft quarterbacks until they find one they like, this year's talent pool doesn't really fit their needs — the prospects are either too highly regarded or too lowly regarded.
But if the Dolphins want to pursue Plan B, they could have a shot at quality prospects such as Jared Goff (California) and Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) in the first round, someone such as Connor Cook (Michigan State) in the second round, or perhaps even Jacoby Brissett (North Carolina State/Florida/Dwyer High) in the later rounds.
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"It just like anything else when we go out there we throw together," Goff said. "By no means is it cutthroat, but we're competitive together, trying to do our best every day."

Adam Gase on his offense: 'We have a general philosophy' and then we build around it based on personnel
Dolphins coach Adam Gase said at the NFL's scouting combine that he didn't plan wholesale changes to his playbook for QB Ryan Tannehill.
It's highly unlikely the Dolphins would use the No. 8 pick overall on a quarterback. They did that in 2012 when they drafted Tannehill.
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http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-nfl-combine-0226-20160225-story.html
 
No one thought Miami would move on from Tannehill this year. As some said before the season ended, Ryan Tannehill will be attractive to any new coach, because he represents a free year with a guy with +physical tools. If Tannehill fails, "No big deal. The other guys couldn't win with him either. We'll get you a new QB." If Tannehill succeeds, you get a ton of credit, and you have a QB with great physical traits. Gase is no dummy. He's shown that much. He'll work hard and do everything within his abilities to make him a successful QB, but he also knows that he won't lose his job if Tannehill fails, and he won't face immediate pressure the next season, because he would be starting a rookie QB.
 
j-off-her-doll said:
No one thought Miami would move on from Tannehill this year. As some said before the season ended, Ryan Tannehill will be attractive to any new coach, because he represents a free year with a guy with +physical tools. If Tannehill fails, "No big deal. The other guys couldn't win with him either. We'll get you a new QB." If Tannehill succeeds, you get a ton of credit, and you have a QB with great physical traits. Gase is no dummy. He's shown that much. He'll work hard and do everything within his abilities to make him a successful QB, but he also knows that he won't lose his job if Tannehill fails, and he won't face immediate pressure the next season, because he would be starting a rookie QB.
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That's what I said when we hired Gase. The sad truth is if it plays out like that it won't be until 2018 until this team sees success, and that's largely dependent on them drafting a damn good qb.
 
j-off-her-doll said:
No one thought Miami would move on from Tannehill this year. As some said before the season ended, Ryan Tannehill will be attractive to any new coach, because he represents a free year with a guy with +physical tools. If Tannehill fails, "No big deal. The other guys couldn't win with him either. We'll get you a new QB." If Tannehill succeeds, you get a ton of credit, and you have a QB with great physical traits. Gase is no dummy. He's shown that much. He'll work hard and do everything within his abilities to make him a successful QB, but he also knows that he won't lose his job if Tannehill fails, and he won't face immediate pressure the next season, because he would be starting a rookie QB.
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Yeah but if you really like a qb in this years draft, you might as well draft him.

You might not get that chance next year or the year after.
 
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j-off-her-doll said:
No one thought Miami would move on from Tannehill this year. As some said before the season ended, Ryan Tannehill will be attractive to any new coach, because he represents a free year with a guy with +physical tools. If Tannehill fails, "No big deal. The other guys couldn't win with him either. We'll get you a new QB." If Tannehill succeeds, you get a ton of credit, and you have a QB with great physical traits. Gase is no dummy. He's shown that much. He'll work hard and do everything within his abilities to make him a successful QB, but he also knows that he won't lose his job if Tannehill fails, and he won't face immediate pressure the next season, because he would be starting a rookie QB.
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Gase is an idiot if he thinks he's going to get a "free" year then be able to start over from scratch if he deems Tannehill unfit. Look at Lovey Smith, Ken Whisenhunt, hell, even his old coach Josh McDaniels didn't survive a full season after waiting a year to draft "his" guy.
 
Who said that we are not drafting a QB? Did the comment come from someone within the organization? I still see us using a mid round pick on a QB, if there is someone they really like.
 
roy_miami said:
Gase is an idiot if he thinks he's going to get a "free" year then be able to start over from scratch if he deems Tannehill unfit. Look at Lovey Smith, Ken Whisenhunt, hell, even his old coach Josh McDaniels didn't survive a full season after waiting a year to draft "his" guy.
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Ross is known for being loyal to a fault, and the QB situations were different. McDaniels ran the starting QB out of town, chose Orton as his starter, and drafted Tebow in the 1st RD. These are all very different situations than the one Gase is taking over in Miami.
 
roy_miami said:
Gase is an idiot if he thinks he's going to get a "free" year then be able to start over from scratch if he deems Tannehill unfit. Look at Lovey Smith, Ken Whisenhunt, hell, even his old coach Josh McDaniels didn't survive a full season after waiting a year to draft "his" guy.
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Ross more or less said Gase has 3 years to get it right. If Gase can't get the qb position figured out in 3 years, then.....
 
xXwarXx said:
Gase needs to do right by Finheaven and draft another baby hands qb at 8 so I can watch this place lose there ****.
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I think they need to extend Tannehill for 10 more years so I can watch the haters blow a gasket.

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hooshoops said:
fresh eyes on the clipboard
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I don't get the desire for that strategy. You rarely find starting QBs (let alone quality starters) that way.
 
FinfanInBuffalo said:
I think they need to extend Tannehill for 10 more years so I can watch the haters blow a gasket.

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I don't get the desire for that strategy. You rarely find starting QBs (let alone quality starters) that way.
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I guess I should have added this :lol:
 
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