How many times will Ryan Tannehill be sacked in 2014?

[WVDolphan]

I am going to guess 44. This is of course contingent on him starting all 16 games.

Should he fail to start all 16 games for whatever reason, be it injury or demotion, that is a 2.75 sack per game rate which can be applied to the number of games he starts. In the event he does not start 16 games, substitute that 2.75 per game rate for my guess.

I expect the OL to be somewhat improved, but Tannehill is still a sack taker. Aside from the huge upgrade at LT, another variable which may come into play is Tannehill running with the ball more often. It seems this strategy could come into effect more this season, as it should. Tannehill is a good athlete with above average speed and agility for a QB. An increased number of rushing attempts by not only the RBs, but Tannehill himself, should help cut the number down a bit as well as improved pass blocking.

Discuss.

 

[mega-fin-love]

I'm with you. I'm thinking mid 40's as well

 

[roy_miami]

44 was my exact number as well. 40 was average last season so I think its reasonable to assume we'll be below average starting 5 new linemen.

 

[Phinatic8u]

65

 

[doughbraz54]

I think it comes down to how quick the offense is. I think if we run a lot of short routes and quick passing schemes it will be under 30. But I think he goes down in the 34-38 range. Doesn't help that we have to face Buffalos d-line twice, the jets twice, as well as teams like the packers, bears and lions. As long as it isn't over 45 then I'll be happy.

 

[NCFINFAN13]

I'm thinking mid-forties.

 

[SSnowman]

Probably around 60. If Matt Moore was starting, around 10 or so.

 

[AFCMiamiEast]

Probably around 60. If Matt Moore was starting, around 10 or so.

Psshh...with Moore's athletic ability? I'd be surprised to see him sacked more than 5 times.

 

[CMD]

Didn't realize Finheaven became derail every thread because we don't agree with WV's opinions...heaven.

 

[KTOWNFINFAN]

If Shelley starts all season I say 55. If Turner takes over for him, or they bring in someone then I say 39. Shelley is at least one sack per game worse than anyone that would replace him.

 

[DKphin]

If Shelley starts all season I say 55. If Turner takes over for him, or they bring in someone then I say 39. Shelley is at least one sack per game worse than anyone that would replace him.

At least he is an improvement over Dallas Thomas.

 

[roy_miami]

Psshh...with Moore's athletic ability? I'd be surprised to see him sacked more than 5 times.

Moore would be completing the deep ball with such regularity defenses would be stupid to not drop all 11 guys back. Mayyyyyyybbbe 1 sack.

 

[dolfan_101]

I'll be curious what his sack fumble number is, some of those last year so hard to watch.

 

[phins_4_ever]

Probably around 60. If Matt Moore was starting, around 10 or so.

If Moore would start how can Tannehill take 10 sacks? You think that Philbin would tackle him on the sideline?
:idk::confused:

 

[cafinfan408]

If Shelley starts all season I say 55. If Turner takes over for him, or they bring in someone then I say 39. Shelley is at least one sack per game worse than anyone that would replace him.

He did give up a ton of sacks this preseason