Here is the link, pretty impressive!! http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/player/_/stat/passing/qualified/false Also, he could have two thousand yard receivers for the first time since Marino, Duper and Clayton. Hartline needs 145 yards and Wallace needs 238 yards.
The real deal!!! Tannehill
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8th in Attempts though. That should be taken in to consideration but he's progressing and thats all you could ever want from your sophomore franchise QB.
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Look who else is top 8 in attempts...it's good company.
Tannehill has played well since the second half of the Jets game. He made some great throws in less than ideal conditions yesterday and kept his team in contention. If he plays like he did yesterday for the last 3 games we will make the playoffs.
It was barely 6 yards per attempt yesterday. I realize nobody wants to hear that. Tannehill needs to get out of that range, where he's been stuck for two seasons. There are not examples of elite quarterbacks who average 6.8 yards per attempt, which was Tannehill's number last season and also this year. Only the methods to get there alter slightly. This season he's higher in completion percentage but similarly lower in yards per completion.
If the quarterbacks were switched yesterday, Miami wins that game handily. Again, I realize that's something nobody wants to hear because the bottom line cooperated. We are a better team than the Steelers but it barely played out that way because our quarterback is stuck at a moderate level.
We managed the 30 point barrier. That's fantastic. Now Tannehill needs to get rid of the mechanical aspects, the ones Cowher referenced, and realize there's nothing illegal about a game or several with 8+ yards per attempt, no interceptions, and several arrogant touchdowns.
If the quarterbacks were switched yesterday, Miami wins that game handily. Again, I realize that's something nobody wants to hear because the bottom line cooperated. We are a better team than the Steelers but it barely played out that way because our quarterback is stuck at a moderate level.
We managed the 30 point barrier. That's fantastic. Now Tannehill needs to get rid of the mechanical aspects, the ones Cowher referenced, and realize there's nothing illegal about a game or several with 8+ yards per attempt, no interceptions, and several arrogant touchdowns.
I realize his number is low, but isn't it harder to keep that number up the more attempts you throw? Ryan Tannehill is 8th right now in pass attempts, out of all the QBs with as much or more pass attempts, only 3 have more than 7.5 yards per pass attemps: Peyton Manning, Matthew Stafford and Drew Brees. 2 of them are heading to the Hall of Fame while the other one as the best WR in the league. And out of those remaining 5, tannehill is in the same ballpark as Joe Flacco(6.6), Tom Brady(7) and Matt Ryan(6.7) while Roethlsiberger is ahead with 7.4...
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Tanny keeps progressing. He still has work, but he's not plateaued. And a lot of writers and commentators are starting to slowly get in his corner. He's consistently growing each week. His upside is limitless and he's filling into it.
The most important thing I've noticed about Tannehill is while you may seem him make a mistake or seemingly perform the same statistically week in and week out, he grows in other parts of the game. The stats are catching up to his growth. Unlike most QBs who have a distinct calling card, Tannehill is developing an amazingly wide and deep repertoire. His "style" seems to be constant improvement on all fronts; not just one. He's not perversely great in any one area. And every area needs work. But it's like he's working on all of them constantly. And as he improves, it's his whole collective game that improves and not just one facet.
I've not seen many QBs develop like he has. You can't put your finger on any one trait that vastly improves from game to game. But slowly, his improvement sneaks up on you and you realize he has not just improved "yardage" or "accuracy" or "game management" or "end game execution" or "this" or "that". You just realize all of his weaknesses improve at the same time. And suddenly, he's no longer underthrowing Wallace, making as many errant throws, turning in low yardage games or not running when he should or missing open guys. You can go back to last year and point out 10 - 20 spots in each game that these areas show up as items to improve upon.
Then you flash forward to now and realize you might find 5 - 10 of those now. Sure, he still has lapses and these areas will show up, but he's consistently eliminating their frequency across the board.
I truly think we are growing an elite franchise QB in a way very few, if any, have been. And that's what the talking heads keep preaching; he's raw, but improving quietly each week in impressive ways.
Give him another year and we'll finally have the comfort and evidence that Dan Marino's successor has finally arrived.
I really like this kid. And for that reason only, I would support no coaching changes this year. He NEEDS continuity. If Tannehill is the reward through this treacherous journey, then lets endure this team's problems and let him lead us out of the darkness.
Continuity is the key for Tannehill.
Tannehill threw a quick 6 pick toward the end of the game, and one nearly at the start. He did bring us back in that crucial drive, but we also almost lost the game. The refs were horrible again as well.
Did you guys see Josh McCown tonight against the Cowboys? 27 of 36 348 yards and 4 TD's. Both teams were vying for 1st place today.
Whose better, Cuttler or McCown...?
Did you guys see Josh McCown tonight against the Cowboys? 27 of 36 348 yards and 4 TD's. Both teams were vying for 1st place today.
Whose better, Cuttler or McCown...?
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Yeah, I also saw Romo. I wonder what people would say about RT if he went 10 for 20 for 105 yards up in the cold weather.....
It's amazing to me how many people point to superstar outings by superstar players and then hold RT up to that as if that is the benchmark for a 2nd yr player. At this point, you either realize what a great talent/prospect RT is, or you just don't understand a lot about the game. There really isn't a middle ground.
It's amazing to me how many people point to superstar outings by superstar players and then hold RT up to that as if that is the benchmark for a 2nd yr player. At this point, you either realize what a great talent/prospect RT is, or you just don't understand a lot about the game. There really isn't a middle ground.
He shows flashes here and there, I just don't like the turnovers he's had in games we should have won.
I think our defense has played great, along with Clay and Hartline, I was also impressed Daniel Thomas was back, I thought he tore his ankle up?
If he did, he's pretty tough player to come back so soon.
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Defense has not helped in a lot of losses: terrible against Tampa, terrible in the 2nd half of NE, terrible against a practice squad Qb for Buffalo, no shows in New Orleans, gave up a lead against Baltimore, might have got blown out yesterday if Pitt kept running the ball, oh and 1 inch away from praying for a review against Pitt.
I like the fact that he is steady in his mediocrity. It gives me confidence. He needs weapons cause sure as heck he aint gonna do it, but if he has some beasts to throw to they may make something of his mediocre decisions. I think we are set.