Fins Take Tannehill

[Spider-Dan]

Well, I'll say this... if Tannehill had made it to 26, I would have been screaming for MIA to trade up with HOU for MIA's 2012 2nd+3rd.

[hordman]

Great pick-up!!!!!!!!  Oh yeah, the QB Tannehill was good pick as well



Best of luck to the Phins on Day 2 of the Draft.

[Diehard_Dolfan]

What this says to me is... Sherman is "convinced" that Tannehill is "that" guy! 

He knows Tannehill better than anyone!

There was a report last night that Ireland was watching Tannehill since 2010 and knew since then he wanted Tannehill.  With Sherman on board as his OC I'm sure he questioned Sherman extensively about Tannehill.   Like I said before if we take Tannehill that means Sherman wanted him and felt he was a diamond in the rough..

I'm good with this because Sherman had to have input on this choice!   This doesn't mean he's the next Marino but it's the guy our OC wanted

[Landshark]

Great pick-up!!!!!!!!  Oh yeah, the QB Tannehill was good pick as well



Best of luck to the Phins on Day 2 of the Draft.

For once, I'm happy we drafted a guy's family.

[EKnight]

What this says to me is... Sherman is "convinced" that Tannehill is "that" guy! 

He knows Tannehill better than anyone!

There was a report last night that Ireland was watching Tannehill since 2010 and knew since then he wanted Tannehill.  With Sherman on board as his OC I'm sure he questioned Sherman extensively about Tannehill.   Like I said before if we take Tannehill that means Sherman wanted him and felt he was a diamond in the rough..

I'm good with this because Sherman had to have input on this choice!   This doesn't mean he's the next Marino but it's the guy our OC wanted

I agree here, and beyond that- even though I was not a fan of Tannehill going in- I'm gald Miami didn't get a retread QB, didn't pick up Manning or Flynn or Smith or anyone else's castoff. Taking Tannehill says, "We are committed to taking OUR guys and building the team from the ground up with players we believe can win." Even if they're flat wrong, at least they made a firm commitment to a player they wanted. Kudos.

Regarding my feelings on him- didn't want him going in, but now that he's here, I'm a fan. I'll support him the same way I did Henne and Marshall even when they were being killed by everyone else. -EK

[MaineDolFan]

You guys are all missing the boat here.  Sure, we drafted a QB.  We also got his wife.

[CF DolFan]

You guys are all missing the boat here.  Sure, we drafted a QB.  We also got his wife.

There could be a whole different thread on the trophies these guys bring with them. I mean ... I saw a bunch of excitement on Matt Kalil's mother as well. I guess it's the intangibles that count! 

Edited to add I saw this and immediately thought of Maine's post! ...
Jeff Ireland ---  " I very much like the player and we're just excited to have Ryan and his wife Lauren join the Miami Dolphins family.”

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2012/04/jeff-ireland-talks-about-ryan-tannehill.html#storylink=cpy

[CF DolFan]

Mike Sherman shares thoughts about Tannehill

Much has been speculated about what offensive coordinator Mike Sherman, formerly Ryan Tannehill's head coach at Texas A&M, really thinks of the quarterback. I suppose we'll never know the full story unless someone gets Sherman drunk on truth serum.

But Sherman released a statement Thursday night giving you some of his thoughts on the topic:
"Ryan Tannehill is a unique individual. Much has been said about his intellect and athleticism. What hasn't been discussed is his unselfish nature and his "team first" mentality which fits in with coach Philbin's philosophy. four years ago when we were down receivers I asked him to play that position for us because we needed help there. He put his dream of becoming an NFL quarterback on hold to accommodate my request in order to help his team win.

"As far as his quarterback skill level is concerned, I doubt there is a player on Jeff Ireland's draft board who has been scrutinized more than Ryan Tannehill. The general consensus is that he is a talented quarterback with a tremendous upside. As his former head coach, I agree with that evaluation. He has just scratched the surface as a quarterback. His learning curve, however, will be enhanced and accelerated simply because he is coming to an offensive scheme and terminology where he has a lot of familiarity.

He is an extremely competitive person and will embrace the responsibility that goes with being the 8th pick in the NFL draft. There is no doubt he will work to exceed those expectations.
I am excited to have him in the quarterback room with Matt [Moore], David [Garrard], and Pat [Devlin]. He will be a great addition to that group. It will be very competitive to say the least."

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2012/04/mike-shermans-shares-he-thoughts-about-tannehill.html#storylink=cpy

[Landshark]

Mike Sherman shares thoughts about Tannehill

Much has been speculated about what offensive coordinator Mike Sherman, formerly Ryan Tannehill's head coach at Texas A&M, really thinks of the quarterback. I suppose we'll never know the full story unless someone gets Sherman drunk on truth serum.

But Sherman released a statement Thursday night giving you some of his thoughts on the topic:
"Ryan Tannehill is a unique individual. Much has been said about his intellect and athleticism. What hasn't been discussed is his unselfish nature and his "team first" mentality which fits in with coach Philbin's philosophy. four years ago when we were down receivers I asked him to play that position for us because we needed help there. He put his dream of becoming an NFL quarterback on hold to accommodate my request in order to help his team win.

"As far as his quarterback skill level is concerned, I doubt there is a player on Jeff Ireland's draft board who has been scrutinized more than Ryan Tannehill. The general consensus is that he is a talented quarterback with a tremendous upside. As his former head coach, I agree with that evaluation. He has just scratched the surface as a quarterback. His learning curve, however, will be enhanced and accelerated simply because he is coming to an offensive scheme and terminology where he has a lot of familiarity.

He is an extremely competitive person and will embrace the responsibility that goes with being the 8th pick in the NFL draft. There is no doubt he will work to exceed those expectations.
I am excited to have him in the quarterback room with Matt [Moore], David [Garrard], and Pat [Devlin]. He will be a great addition to that group. It will be very competitive to say the least."

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2012/04/mike-shermans-shares-he-thoughts-about-tannehill.html#storylink=cpy

And this is why I'm not disappointed in this pick as other fans are.  Granted, he won't make much of an impact this year like a first rounder should, but if anyone knows what this kid is capable of, it's Mike Sherman.

[MikeO]

Either Omar or Armando (can't remember right now) reported this morning that Philbin wanted Tannehill and Ireland didn't. I give Ireland credit for listening to his coach and not being stubborn on this.

[suck for luck]

Did Ireland screw up referring to Lauren as RT's wife. LOL

[Pappy13]

^^No, they got married in Jan.

[Diehard_Dolfan]

Either Omar or Armando (can't remember right now) reported this morning that Philbin wanted Tannehill and Ireland didn't. I give Ireland credit for listening to his coach and not being stubborn on this.

NFL network just reported that Ireland is pumped about getting Tannehill!    Ireland told them he only told two people about his desire to get RT...  Ireland says he didn't want people to want Tannehill just because "HE" wanted Tannehill.

[suck for luck]

^^No, they got married in Jan.

Well that's good. I think one of the channels labeled her yesterday as 'fiance' and I've been seeing her referred to as fiance all over the net this morning.

[Diehard_Dolfan]

What I like about Tannehill also.... is the fact he played receiver!  He got to know by playing receiver what it's like... where guys want the ball and what they see!  I think this will help him a lot more than people think..   Like Ireland said to NFL network... he knows this offense and everything about it!