Tannehill thriving since "QB controversy", Lazor tweaks strategy | FinHeaven - Miami Dolphins Forums

Tannehill thriving since "QB controversy", Lazor tweaks strategy

Daytona Fin

Daytona Fin

Queeks Draw
Club Member
Joined
Dec 5, 2002
Messages
42,328
Reaction score
44,963
Age
53
Location
Daytona Beach
See, Tannehill was simply off through the first three weeks of the season. He was on pace to set career lows in completion percentage, yards per attempt and passer rating. Fans were turning.

Then Philbin threw gasoline on a simmering situation by refusing, again and again, to name him the starter ahead off the Oakland game. Tannehill took it to heart, calling it the “most challenging” week of his career.
Click to expand...

There are many reasons for his breakthrough. Play-caller Bill Lazor has shrunk the field, all but eliminating those pesky long passes that vex Tannehill. There has been much more read-option, and Tannehill’s legs have accounted for the team’s two longest plays from scrimmage.

Plus, he has grown more confident in Lazor’s offense by the week.

But just maybe, Philbin’s strangely handled week leading into the Oakland game had an effect too – however small. If it did, Tannehill had no appetite to discuss it Wednesday.

“I’m just glad we’re playing good football, myself and the team,” Tannehill said. “You want to improve every week, and you know I think we’ve done that. Sometimes it’s been obvious, sometimes not so obvious. But I think we’re improving consistently, and that’s what you want is guys getting more comfortable on the field, myself included and things start clicking.”

Tannehill added: “It’s fun to go out and play and not think about it.”
Click to expand...

Still, growing pains were inevitable with anything new. Many in the organization believe the learning curve played a significant role in Tannehill’s early season swoon.

“That makes me excited for Weeks 10, 11, 12, when hopefully he’s going to be right at the top of his game,” said guard Daryn Colledge. “Hopefully we get rolling going into December and we start putting the team on his back and put ourselves in the situation where we’re going to be playing in January.”

Tannehill has already become the team’s best offensive weapon.

In the 254 snaps where he has been the offense’s focal point (including passes, quarterback runs and sacks), the Dolphins have averaged 5.9 yards per play.
Click to expand...
His Achilles’ heel remains the deep throw. Tannehill has connected on just 5 of 18 attempts thrown 20 or more yards this year, with only one touchdown.

Lazor’s solution: Don’t call those plays.

Just 1 in 12 Dolphins passes have been of that length this year; only Green Bay takes fewer deep shots than Miami.

“We’re doing great on short and intermediate routes,” said receiver Mike Wallace. “We have to be able to take the top off coverage. We have to score those long touchdowns.”

No better time than the present. This week’s opponent, the Jaguars, have allowed 34 of 62 deep passes to be completed this year.

“It’s our offense now,” Tannehill said. “It’s our time to go out and play and we’re doing that.”
Click to expand...


Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/n...d.com&firstName=Adam&country=US#storylink=cpy
 
His Achilles’ heel remains the deep throw. Tannehill has connected on just 5 of 18 attempts thrown 20 or more yards this year, with only one touchdown.

Lazor’s solution: Don’t call those plays.

Just 1 in 12 Dolphins passes have been of that length this year; only Green Bay takes fewer deep shots than Miami.

“We’re doing great on short and intermediate routes,” said receiver Mike Wallace. “We have to be able to take the top off coverage. We have to score those long touchdowns.”

No better time than the present. This week’s opponent, the Jaguars, have allowed 34 of 62 deep passes to be completed this year.
Click to expand...

translation ?

If the opportunity arises and Jax gives us the right coverage. Take a few shots.
 
fishfanmiami said:
translation ?

bombs away :brewskis:
Click to expand...

Seems like a good week to take a few shots. Personally, I would rather be a team that has long drives that result in touchdowns. Nothing more demoralizing to an opponent than watching a team eat away the clock when your behind a couple scores. The deep balls will come but as long as we can keep driving the ball successfully, who cares.
 
Nothing wrong with long time consuming drives but Lazor said long balls will come and this may be the week to take a few shots, get a nice lead and then control the clock. Our longest pass play this year is 35 yards. I expect that stat to change this week.
(if we don't and still win it's great but now would be a good time to show the rest of the league it's still part of our attack and they must honor it)
 
Just 1 in 12 Dolphins passes have been of that length this year; only Green Bay takes fewer deep shots than Miami.
Click to expand...

:ponder: That's interesting. Rodgers has a helluva arm but GB seems to be going for higher percentage throws. Well whatever Rodgers & co. is doing so far this year it's working (18/1).
 
you show the NFL something and they will take it away faster than you can say Mark Sanchez. what I like is that he has a cleaner pocket this year(how could he not?), the read option keeps defenses honest, and he is throwing to many receivers.
 
Sons of Shula said:
:ponder: That's interesting. Rodgers has a helluva arm but GB seems to be going for higher percentage throws. Well whatever Rodgers & co. is doing so far this year it's working (18/1).
Click to expand...

Doesn't Nelson account for half of his completions? whatever routes Jordy is running it has been killer
 
how deep was the shot that hit dion sims for a touchdown (dropped) and the one that hit brian hartline in stride for a touchdown (dropped). just curious, i know every qb has to deal with drops.
 
I think having Tannehill run 2-4 times a game is the right strategy....just enough to keep the defenses uncertain.
 
I'm not one of the guys who thinks Matt Moore is better than Ryan Tannehill, BUT, I do think Matt Moore is a pretty dang good backup QB who can fill in well when needed, and love to see us letting Tannehill run more often. It's worth the risk IMO.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom