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Why Ryan Tannehill, Mike Wallace Will Thrive Under New OC Bill Lazor

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When the Miami Dolphins replaced offensive coordinator Mike Sherman with Bill Lazor, the message was clear: Mediocrity wouldn’t be accepted anymore. The Dolphins franchise has played just two playoff games since 2001, and the offense has often been what’s held the team back from sustained success.Under the control of Sherman, the Dolphins offense averaged just 19.5 points per game and scored 25 points or more twice in 2013. Compared to the rest of the league, which featured 11 teams averaging at least 25 points per game, the Dolphins would’ve been fortunate to be considered mediocre.
For the offense to improve, quarterback Ryan Tannehill had to break free from Sherman, who was also Tannehill’s collegiate coach.
Lazor is now the puppeteer for the Dolphins’ array of talent on offense. Tannehill doesn’t get much respect nationally, but his 7,207 passing yards over two seasons is the fifth-most in NFL history for a reason. He has all of the tools needed to be an elite NFL quarterback, and 2014 is his time to shine.
Tannehill’s primary target throughout 2013 was star receiver Mike Wallace. After signing a five-year, $60 million deal, Wallace was targeted 137 times but notched just 73 receptions for 930 yards and five touchdowns.
Based off Lazor’s tenure as the offensive coordinator for the University of Virginia from 2010-2012, his time with the Philadelphia Eagles as the quarterbacks coach and the film from the Dolphins’ first preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons last week, we will see why the duo of Ryan Tannehill and Mike Wallace will thrive this season.
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Read the rest here (long post): http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...e-wallace-will-thrive-under-new-oc-bill-lazor

Very nicely written and as a Tanne believer I couldn't agree more.

What do you guys think about those projections? Can't say I wouldn't be happy with those, although I think Tanne will break 30 Tds this year.
 
finfanaz said:
Read the rest here (long post): http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...e-wallace-will-thrive-under-new-oc-bill-lazor

Very nicely written and as a Tanne believer I couldn't agree more.

What do you guys think about those projections? Can't say I wouldn't be happy with those, although I think Tanne will break 30 Tds this year.
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Several people on this board complained about how they didn't see any increase in tempo during the Falcons game...some of them probably weren't looking at where that increase was supposed to come.

"The nine snaps that Tannehill took on the first drive against the Falcons occurred with the following times left on the play clock: 18, 12, 18, 16, 13, 15, 18, 16 and 13."

There it is.
 
but his 7,207 passing yards over two seasons is the fifth-most in NFL history for a reason
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That cant be right...
 
5th most through 2 seasons. Easily I'd say Peyton, Marino, and luck are three of the five others. Also in the top five is probably cam newton
 
Wildbill3 said:
5th most through 2 seasons. Easily I'd say Peyton, Marino, and luck are three of the five others.
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Luck, Newton, Peyton, Marino and Tannehill in that order. I was just listening to Bill Polian the other day on sirius and he dropped that stat. He LOVESSSSS Tannehill and thinks he is going to take a huge jump this year.
 
dobrasz54 said:
Luck, Newton, Peyton, Marino and Tannehill in that order. I was just listening to Bill Polian the other day on sirius and he dropped that stat. He LOVESSSSS Tannehill and thinks he is going to take a huge jump this year.
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Yeah if Marino had started game one of his rookie season he'd probably be first
 
Wildbill3 said:
5th most through 2 seasons. Easily I'd say Peyton, Marino, and luck are three of the five others.
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Marino edged Tanny out by 87 yards, with 5 less starts.

Others are as you said, Peyton, Luck, and Cam Newton.
 
Wildbill3 said:
5th most through 2 seasons. Easily I'd say Peyton, Marino, and luck are three of the five others. Also in the top five is probably cam newton
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Ok I read that as that yardage over back to back seasons... My mistake. Still very impressive.
 
Wildbill3 said:
Yeah if Marino had started game one of his rookie season he'd probably be first
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Oh no doubt about that. Another comment Polian made fits what you said, that Marino put up those numbers with not playing a full season his rookie year. He said something along the lines of passing for over 5000 yards in your second season most likely will not be done again by a QB. Which I agree with fully.
 
dobrasz54 said:
Oh no doubt about that. Another comment Polian made fits what you said, that Marino put up those numbers with not playing a full season his rookie year. He said something along the lines of passing for over 5000 yards in your second season most likely will not be done again by a QB. Which I agree with fully.
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Unless they keep changing the rules... All those flags on PI and holding are making me nervous... its becoming flag football...lol
 
Wallace in 2013, "886 of his 964 snaps he lined up on the right side of the formation as an outside receiver...
Wallace stayed in the same spot 92 percent of the time." :ponder:

dobrasz54 said:
Oh no doubt about that. Another comment Polian made fits what you said, that Marino put up those numbers with not playing a full season his rookie year. He said something along the lines of passing for over 5000 yards in your second season most likely will not be done again by a QB. Which I agree with fully.
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And these days, it would take 6,000 yds and 60 TD's to make the same impression it did 30 years ago.

Wait! What? 30 years ago?!
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Geez, I'm getting old.
 
NBP81 said:
Unless they keep changing the rules... All those flags on PI and holding are making me nervous... its becoming flag football...lol
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That is very true. It could happen and in no way is it impossible especially with it becoming a league where some QB's (Drew Brees) make 5k the norm. I just don't think we see another season like that out of a young player any time soon.
 
How gaudy would Marino's stats be, playing with today's rules?
 
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