Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill setting rookie records

[CF DolFan]

I know many people would like better results but the truth is we have won 2 games with a rookie QB and twice were a FG away from being 4-1. Putting Tannehill's numbers against top QB today might not look so great but putting them against all time rookie numbers makes him look pretty good. It's a great start for a player that has so much riding on him

By Omar Kelly
Sun Sentinel
7:16 a.m. EDT, October 8, 2012

Its early, but Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is setting records as a rookie starter in the NFL.
Tannehill passed for 223 yards in the Dolphins’ 17-13 win at Cincinnati.

The Dolphins' first-round pick passed for 1,269 yards this season, which is the second-most passing yards in NFL history by a rookie in his team’s first five games.

The only player he's behind is Carolina's Cam Newton, who passed for 1,610 last season.

Tannehill is the first rookie in NFL history to pass for 1,250-plus yards and record at least two wins in his team’s first five games.

Tannehill's steadying presence was part of the reason the Dolphins pulled out Sunday's victory, which was sealed when safety Reshad Jones picked off Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton in the game's final minutes.

But with his team leading by just four points Tannehill put together two respectable drives in the fourth quarter that forced the Bengals to start their offensive possessions at the 20-yard line after booming punts from Brandon Fields.

After the win Tannehill acknowledges he enjoys facing that type of pressure.

"It’s fun. The pressure mounts, but I think that’s what brings the best out of a good quarterback," said Tannehill, who completed 57.4 percent of his passes, throwing for 1,269 yards (two touchdowns and six interceptions). "I try to take advantage of those situations and make plays when I have the chance.”

Tannehill's improved each week, and his 70.4 quarterback rating has him ranted as the 30th best starting quarterback in the NFL.

He's ahead of Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, Kansas City's Matt Cassel and fellow rookie Brandon Weeden, the starter for the Cleveland Browns.

Tannehill has been sacked 10 times in five games. Only 16 quarterbacks have been sacked more this season.

He's thrown 19 passes of 20 or more yards. Only five QBs have thrown more this season.

Only 10 quarterbacks have thrown for more yards this season than  Tannehill, who has 1,269 after five games.

Tannehill's yards per attempt (7.5) is the 13th highest in the NFL heading into week six.

Tannehill only has two touchdowns on the season. That's the fewest in the NFL thrown by a starting quarterback.

The eighth overall pick in the 2012 draft is completing 57.4 percent of his passes, which has him ranked 28th in the NFL in that category. He clearly needs to improve in that category to get better.

There are 20 NFL starters who are completing 60 percent or better this season, and that's a good, achievable goal for Tannehill in the coming month.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/dolphins-blog/sfl-dolphins-qb-ryan-tannehill-setting-rookie-records-20121008,0,6646868.story

[MikeO]

NFL.com pointing out Tannehill's "WOW PLAYS" among other things

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000079047/article/rookie-qb-ranks-andrew-luck-ryan-tannehill-shine

[MikeO]

http://www.dolphinstalk.com/2012/10/breaking-sports-news-video-mlb-nfl-nba.html

Philbin also getting a bunch of praise for Miami's turnaround on offense and for the Packers struggles on offense.

[Fins4ever]

http://www.dolphinstalk.com/2012/10/breaking-sports-news-video-mlb-nfl-nba.html

Philbin also getting a bunch of praise for Miami's turnaround on offense and for the Packers struggles on offense.

I wrote that on another thread (problem with the packers). Watching the talking heads the other day, they were saying G.B. just doesn't look the same. What could be the problem? lol

[MikeO]

I wrote that on another thread (problem with the packers). Watching the talking heads the other day, they were saying G.B. just doesn't look the same. What could be the problem? lol

Philbin was calling some of the plays for them the past few years, now obviously he isn't. McCarthy even said such that it wasn't all him calling the plays. People thought he was just trying to help his friend Philbin get a Head Coaching job and was covering for him, I guess now people are starting to believe it.

GB has run a simplistic offense this year the times I have seen them. Not taking advantage of any matchups at all. Just throwing there talent out there and saying  "try and beat us." And really some teams have stopped them or slowed them down enough to hang around in games. And the GB defense is good, not great, so they can be beat!

[Cathal]

I heard on some sport show that Miami is averaging more offensive yards than GB this year. Seems like a pretty big deal to me.

[MikeO]

I heard on some sport show that Miami is averaging more offensive yards than GB this year. Seems like a pretty big deal to me.

Through 5 weeks they are.

[MikeO]

More Dolphins and Tannehill praise...

http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/49252/time-to-raise-expectations-for-dolphins

"No doubt, the Dolphins are clearly the second-best team in the division for me," said Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. "They have a quarterback. Tannehill is much more talented and accurate than Sanchez and Fitzpatrick. Tannehill also has far better pocket presence."

[fyo]

^ Yeah, well, let's see how the Phins (and Tannehill) handle being favorites for the first time this season.

[MikeO]

^ Yeah, well, let's see how the Phins (and Tannehill) handle being favorites for the first time this season.

Will be interesting to see how they do handle that.

[MikeO]

From ESPN:

The Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill is becoming this year's Andy Dalton. Dalton, a second-round pick last year, helped take the Bengals to the playoffs in 2011 and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl. Statistically, Tannehill wasn't great in Sunday's 17-14 victory over the St. Louis Rams, but he showed surprising poise. According to ESPN Stats & Information, he was 11-of-13 for 105 yards and two touchdowns when at least five defenders rushed him. His 828 passing yards against the extra rushers is tops in football. He was smart against the Rams by throwing short. He was 21-of-29 for 185 yards.

[hordman]

He's definitely impressing me, I thought he would come in and have trouble making the adjustments at the line and force throws.  He's done the exact opposite.  He looks composed out there and has great pocket awareness, great at stepping up in the pocket and making the throw on the run OR running when need be.

Here's to his continued success and MIA.

Go Phins, beat the stinking Jets!!!!!

[Dolphster]

I'm very impressed with the poise that he has shown.  The NFL game is so much faster than the college game that it overwhelms a lot of young QBs, but Tanny really shows a lot of composure.  I'm sure having a familar offense helps a lot, but even so, he is doing much better than I ever thought he would for his rookie season so far.

[Pappy13]

This is WHY you take a chance on a QB in the top 10. Because you just never know and there's no bigger impact to your team that you can make then at the QB position. Don't get caught up in making Tannehill the "Savior" because that's too much to put on his shoulders, but do be excited that he's shown enough to build around despite the fact that he's still really green. He's still gonna have some rough starts, but I also expect that his best days still lie ahead. That's encouraging.

[Spider-Dan]

I think people are getting a little too excited too early.

He seems to be progressing well, but:

1) He hasn't yet shown the ability to take over a game (e.g. 300yds + 3TDs)
2) He hasn't shown the ability to take a 3-point lead in the 4th quarter, drive down the field, and punch it in to seal the game

A franchise QB needs to be able to do both of those things.