Miami Dolphins put Ryan Tannehill in position to lead

[FinAtic8480]

DAVIE, Fla. -- The footballs flew deep and pretty toward their targets, one after another on an afternoon of tempered hope that still, of course, meant very little to the overall picture of the Miami Dolphins' future under quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

You're right: It was only rookie minicamp. And yes: Most of these were 7-on-7 drills. So, fine: We'll wake you up when the veterans arrive or, better yet, when training camp begins. No reason to invest into expectations based on a weekend of low pressure.
"Given the fact that it was day one, practice one, I thought he did some good things," Dolphins coach Joe Philbin said.
Good enough? Good. Because now that we've covered the football element of Tannehill's debut with the Dolphins in a No. 17 jersey, we can move toward a more important discussion about some lessons right now that actually do have clearer meaning.

If Miami can absorb anything from its past three days, it might instead be Tannehill's clear desire to become the leader of this team, something that hasn't been fully embraced (or executed) by a rookie quarterback in Miami since Dan Marino.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000...lphins-put-ryan-tannehill-in-position-to-lead

 

[Imperium]

Man, it’s hard not to get excited about T'Hill. Love the fact that he’s not shying away about his desire to play and be the team leader. I still don’t think he’s the day one starter but it wouldn’t surprise me if he ended up demanding serious consideration.

 

[SR 7]

I remember becks interview "I'm here to learn n whenever the coaches think I should play and I'm done crawling than I trust them to play" some bs like that... or was that the robots as well.. Now compare it to Tanny saying I didn't come to sit n watch I came to play Tom... That's the diff btw Rd 1 QB. And RD2.

 

[josevaz5]

Yup looks like a natural leader we hope!

 

[odin09]

I think if he is a true leader he will succeed, has all the tools

 

[denverfin]

No lack of players telling us about they will do their best. Time to see it.

 

[LikeUntoGod]

Just as long as he does not go into "beast mode" and gets himself thrown out of games...........

When you are drafted at number 8 in the first round and everyone is telling how great you are and that you are their hope and savior, it is easy to feel like you are the man.

Plus the only guys he was with were lesser draft picks, UDFA's and player hoping for a try out. That was the easy part.