Tannehill, Dolphins regroup after win vs. Raiders

[Daytona Fin]

What we learned on our trip across the pond: the food and weather are both better than advertised.

And Ryan Tannehill won’t give up his starting job without one hellacious fight.

Tannehill, the Dolphins’ embattled quarterback, gave his best Sunday when he needed it the most.

On the heels of what he called “the most challenging” week of his career, Tannehill completed 23 of 31 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns in the Dolphins’ 38-14 thrashing of the Raiders on a picturesque day at Wembley Stadium.

“I wanted to come out and personally play better, and my teammates need that from me,” Tannehill added. “They expect me to play better, and to be able to come out and finally do that, it felt good.”

“Do you see any turmoil today?” Cameron Wake asked rhetorically. “It looked like they were sweet as peaches.”

Wake added: “Winning fixes a lot. But regardless of the situation, [Tannehill] is our guy. He’s always been our guy.”

Stephen Ross certainly appeared pleased. The Dolphins owner smiled broadly as he emerged from the winning locker room, and told the assembled media: “It was a great win. They looked great out there.”

No one more so than Tannehill, who had one bad pass — a third-down overthrow to Brian Hartline — the entire first half. Tannehill completed 14 consecutive passes in one stretch, a streak that is tied for fourth-best in team history.

He led the Dolphins to scores on their first four drives — the first time the team has done that in a game since 2007. And he amassed an astronomical passer rating of 146.5 at halftime.

“He was very decisive out there,” Philbin said. “I thought he threw the ball very accurately. … It looked like he played a very good football game.”

If Philbin’s grand scheme all along was to light a fire under Tannehill’s backside, it was a master stroke. But Philbin took no such credit here Sunday.

And he barely allowed himself to exhale after avoiding a season-derailing loss to a Raiders team that might struggle to win four games.

But the Dolphins left for home late Sunday back even at 2-2, just a half-game out of first place. And if the Chiefs trip up the Patriots on Monday night, Miami will be back atop the division because of its win over New England in the opener.

“It’s football, but it’s still a game,” Wallace said. “As long as you’re having fun out there, the sky’s the limit.”

No one had more fun than Tannehill, who put to rest questions about his ability – at least for the next 14 days. Throughout his tumultuous week, Tannehill never wavered, Wallace said.

“Ryan was on point today,” Wallace added.

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[TKAllDay]

Hell yea!

 

[utahphinsfan]

Per the initial post, “It’s football, but it’s still a game,” Wallace said. “As long as you’re having fun out there, the sky’s the limit.”

The phins IMO need to keep this attitide/mind set.

 

[Djavelin]

Keep the wins coming.

 

[justdon]

Let this be the start of something good.

 

[MD]

London is by far my favorite city in the world, but the food does suck.

 

[The Stache99]

Per the initial post, “It’s football, but it’s still a game,” Wallace said. “As long as you’re having fun out there, the sky’s the limit.”

The phins IMO need to keep this attitide/mind set.

couldnt agree more. Stay loose and go play ball

 

[utahphinsfan]

London is by far my favorite city in the world, but the food does suck.

I'm reminded of that old joke... Canada could have French food, British culture, & American Technology. Instead, they would up w/ British food, French technology, & American Culture.