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Quote Originally Posted by shivaseven:
earthWake: If I can remember correctly, you are a Dolphins fan. What's your take on the decision to go with Tannehill? I haven't had a chance to see him play - college or pros? I thought Matt Moore did a really good job with the FINS last year. He's never been known as a practice player and I heard he didn't look good in camp this year. I guess the coaching staff feels he is a poor fit for the west coast offense.
earthWake: If I can remember correctly, you are a Dolphins fan. What's your take on the decision to go with Tannehill? I haven't had a chance to see him play - college or pros? I thought Matt Moore did a really good job with the FINS last year. He's never been known as a practice player and I heard he didn't look good in camp this year. I guess the coaching staff feels he is a poor fit for the west coast offense.
When they drafted Tannehill I was so-so on him. I felt he should only see time on the field this year if the season was going bad quick. My opinion could not have changed more after seeing everything Ryan Tannehill brings to the table. The first thing you will quickly realize with this guy is he 'looks the part' of a franchise QB. When he drops back in the pocket, it looks very natural. The coaches have been very, very impressed with him in practice (as shown on Hardknocks.) I am also very impressed with the respect he has earned from his teammates already. This team really has the feel of the Ryan Tannehill era beginning.
...With that being said, it is extremely difficult for a rookie QB to come in the league and have instant success. I would argue that rookie QBs have been more successful recently (see Andy Dalton) but each case is unique. Miami's offensive skill positions are loaded with young players, which certainly could slow the progression of Tannehill.
Just because Tannehill is the starter week 1 that he is handed the job for the season. I think the Fins coaches are in a very difficult spot. If Tannehill is struggling and the team is 0-2, how do they not give Garrard and/or Moore a chance to play. All in all I think Tannehill will change a lot of peoples mind very fast, but that remains to be seen.
The O/u of 7 is right on point. After being 0-7 last year and still almost reaching the 7 win mark definitely says something. They will play a lot of close games this year, it just depends on how often the QB position turns the ball over. I really think they can/will go 8-8, but gun to my head I would say 7-9 
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