http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014110902/2014/REG10/dolphins@lions#menu=gameinfo&tab=preview
Let's Go Dolphins! Keep bring that fire and desire!:up:
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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...-have-pieces-to-win-afc-east-make-playoff-run
1) Ryan Tannehill is thriving in Bill Lazor's offense.
Whenever a new offensive coordinator takes over a group with an established quarterback, there are always concerns about how well the signal-caller will blend into the new scheme. While most play-callers will tweak and adjust the system to accentuate the strengths of a quarterback, it takes a while for the coach and player to develop the trust and communication that allows the offense to prosper under the guidance of a new leader.
In Miami, the budding relationship between Lazor and Tannehill has helped the third-year QB finally reach his potential as a playmaker -- inherently making the Dolphins' offense more dynamic in 2014.
Lazor, a 42-year-old riser with apprenticeships under the likes of Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves and Joe Gibbs, is an excellent teacher and communicator. He helped Nick Foles understand the importance of accuracy, ball security and judgment within the pocket last year in Philadelphia, which allowed the quarterback to enjoy spectacular production (27-to-2 TD-to-INT ratio) during his first season in Chip Kelly's fast-paced offense.
With the Dolphins, Lazor inherited an ultra-athletic quarterback with untapped talent and potential. Taken eighth overall in the 2012 NFL Draft, Tannehill was considered a developmental prospect by several scouts around the league. He only registered 19 collegiate starts at quarterback during his time at Texas A&M, having spent the early part of his career as a productive wide receiver. Thus, he didn't log enough game repetitions to truly understand the timing of the position and wasn't immediately prepared to face complex fronts/coverages at the pro level. Consequently, in his first two NFL campaigns, Tannehill posted a 36:30 touchdown-to-interception ratio, took 93 sacks and frustrated team officials with his inconsistency as a playmaker.
Let's Go Dolphins! Keep bring that fire and desire!:up:
---------- Post added at 01:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:21 PM ----------
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...-have-pieces-to-win-afc-east-make-playoff-run
1) Ryan Tannehill is thriving in Bill Lazor's offense.
Whenever a new offensive coordinator takes over a group with an established quarterback, there are always concerns about how well the signal-caller will blend into the new scheme. While most play-callers will tweak and adjust the system to accentuate the strengths of a quarterback, it takes a while for the coach and player to develop the trust and communication that allows the offense to prosper under the guidance of a new leader.
In Miami, the budding relationship between Lazor and Tannehill has helped the third-year QB finally reach his potential as a playmaker -- inherently making the Dolphins' offense more dynamic in 2014.
Lazor, a 42-year-old riser with apprenticeships under the likes of Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves and Joe Gibbs, is an excellent teacher and communicator. He helped Nick Foles understand the importance of accuracy, ball security and judgment within the pocket last year in Philadelphia, which allowed the quarterback to enjoy spectacular production (27-to-2 TD-to-INT ratio) during his first season in Chip Kelly's fast-paced offense.
With the Dolphins, Lazor inherited an ultra-athletic quarterback with untapped talent and potential. Taken eighth overall in the 2012 NFL Draft, Tannehill was considered a developmental prospect by several scouts around the league. He only registered 19 collegiate starts at quarterback during his time at Texas A&M, having spent the early part of his career as a productive wide receiver. Thus, he didn't log enough game repetitions to truly understand the timing of the position and wasn't immediately prepared to face complex fronts/coverages at the pro level. Consequently, in his first two NFL campaigns, Tannehill posted a 36:30 touchdown-to-interception ratio, took 93 sacks and frustrated team officials with his inconsistency as a playmaker.
