Dolphins to exercise 5th year option on Tannehill
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To me it makes more sense to exercise the option on Tannehill than sign him to a new contract at this time. This gives them another season to see if he continues to show improvement or if he simply plateaus at the QB position.
If he has a great season, it might cost them more money in the future but top tier QB's deserve to get paid a lot of money. If on the otherhand he doesn't improve over his play in 2014, Tannebaum, Hickey, and the next head coach will have time to decide if Tannehill is the long term answer or not.
Vertical LimitForum VeteranGood.. I don't want them tied to him until he shows something. Not even Luck got an extension so Tannehill deserves it even less.
Rocky RaccoonStaff"Vertical Limit wrote:
Good.. I don't want them tied to him until he shows something. Not even Luck got an extension so Tannehill deserves it even less.
I think Tannehill has shown a lot more than "something".
Unlucky 13Supporter"Aqua4Ever04 wrote:
I didn't realize that you could cut the player after exercising the option, guess that kinda makes it irrelevant. I didn't realize how meaningless it was until Bob Griffin got the extension.
It is guaranteed for injury. So if Bob were to get hurt (as is his custom), they could still be on the hook for it even if he sucks all year up until that point.
With RT17, I'm happy that it's officially done and hopefully they can move towards a long term deal after the draft.
cuchulainnSupporter"Rocky Raccoon wrote:
I think Tannehill has shown a lot more than "something".
lol... 4000 yards, 27 TDs, and 12 INTs don't carry the weight they used to since all the Brady rules went into place.
Tannehill will have to overcome bad coaching and poor surrounding cast play, then match or surpass those numbers consistently before more people will start to buy into him; and for some, it'll be nothing but playoff success or even a SB.
CashInFistForum Veteran"cuchulainn wrote:
lol... 4000 yards, 27 TDs, and 12 INTs don't carry the weight they used to since all the Brady rules went into place.
Tannehill will have to overcome bad coaching and poor surrounding cast play, then match or surpass those numbers consistently before more people will start to buy into him; and for some, it'll be nothing but playoff success or even a SB.
Playoffs would be a great start...
PhinFan1968Supporter"Rocky Raccoon wrote:
I think Tannehill has shown a lot more than "something".
The team hasn't made the playoffs...and naturally it's ALL Tannehill's fault...even considering how many of the RT detractors also claim Philbin causes losses...the defensive slide...and the O line.
Tanny is supposed to do ALL of their jobs, or he's a bust.
Brian Flores when asked about tanking: “Again, no we’re not (tanking). We’re going to try to win every game. I think that’s disrespectful to even say that.”
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CashInFistForum Veteran"PhinFan1968 wrote:
The team hasn't made the playoffs...and naturally it's ALL Tannehill's fault...even considering how many of the RT detractors also claim Philbin causes losses...the defensive slide...and the O line.
Tanny is supposed to do ALL of their jobs, or he's a bust.
I'm not on that train. But, it would be nice to see him come through in crucial games at the end of the season when the playoffs are on the line, don't ya think? He will surely be tested this year with our last 2 games against Andrew Luck and Tom Brady respectively...
PhinFan1968Supporter"CashInFist wrote:
I'm not on that train. But, it would be nice to see him come through in crucial games at the end of the season when the playoffs are on the line, don't ya think? He will surely be tested this year with our last 2 games against Andrew Luck and Tom Brady respectively...
Would be just as nice for the D to hold a lead, when the offense scores 36 AT Denver.
Brian Flores when asked about tanking: “Again, no we’re not (tanking). We’re going to try to win every game. I think that’s disrespectful to even say that.”
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CashInFistForum Veteran"PhinFan1968 wrote:
Would be just as nice for the D to hold a lead, when the offense scores 36 AT Denver.
I'm not disagreeing with you at all. Our defense sh!t the bed the last half of the season. But, Tannehill is not criticism free here either. He played poorly against two weak ass opponents the last 2 games last season when the playoffs were on the line. It was down right pathetic...
"PhinFan1968 wrote:
The team hasn't made the playoffs...and naturally it's ALL Tannehill's fault...even considering how many of the RT detractors also claim Philbin causes losses...the defensive slide...and the O line.
Tanny is supposed to do ALL of their jobs, or he's a bust.
Tannehill certainly isn't a bust, but I for one am not convinced he is the QB to take this team to the next level. He has proved he is good enough to lead this team to mediocre records year after year. Now after three years as a starter in the league he needs to take his game to a higher level.
Obviously no one expects him to win a SB without better overall talent around him. But the talent is certainly better now then it was when he was a rookie and he needs to show he can put this team on his back and win some of those late fourth quarter games the team has lost in the past three years.
Tannehill also needs to show up in games where the opposing team has was is suppose to be an inferior starting QB. The fact the Jets QB clearly outplayed him the last two times the teams played in Miami remains a concern to me.
I have said all along Tannehill is probably the best QB the Dolphins have had since Marino. Yet He still needs to prove he is capable of actually leading this team to the playoffs before I will be convinced he is the long term answer at the QB position.
For three years he has been given excuse after excuse as to why this team has remained mediocre. Excuse time is now over and it is time for him to show he has what it takes to lead this team into the playoffs.
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As I've been saying, Tannehill has improved each and every year. Are there more things to improve upon? Sure, but I think he's more than good enough to make a run with. The job is to surround him with pieces to HELP him do that. Both offensively and defensively.
MAFishFanForum VeteranAfter this season he'll get a ridiculous long term deal. I have no doubt he'll continue his upward trend. Especially with the crap he's had around him.
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"Rocky Raccoon wrote:
As I've been saying, Tannehill has improved each and every year. Are there more things to improve upon? Sure, but I think he's more than good enough to make a run with. The job is to surround him with pieces to HELP him do that. Both offensively and defensively.
The he way I look at it is if Luck or Wilson had been the QB the past three years, the Dolphins would have already made the playoffs. The Dolphins have not had the talent to be a SB team over the past three years but a top tier QB could have led them to more wins than Tannehill has.
Tannehill is is an average QB right now and average QB's just aren't the type of QB's who can get their teams to the SB in this day and age of the NFL.
To me it is all about having a SB caliber QB. Anything less leaves you with a team which might be good enough to be a wildcard team who loses in the first round of the playoffs, but never better than that.
Perhaps Tannehill will take a giant step up this coming season and show he can become a top tier QB. Until he shows this ability, I just continue to have my doubts.
I wish I was as convinced about Tannehill as some individuals on here appear to be, but I'm just not.
mlb1399Forum VeteranWe have to remember that we're living in a world were the media driven sound bites rule and a "franchise" QB can overcome 21 other bad starters on the team to "lead" his team to the playoffs and Super Bowl. Clearly they do it all themselves and should get all the credit and blame!
GalantForum VeteranI expect a big part of this is managing that 2016 cap hit that came with Suh.
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MikeHonchoSupporter"jw3102 wrote:
The he way I look at it is if Luck or Wilson had been the QB the past three years, the Dolphins would have already made the playoffs. The Dolphins have not had the talent to be a SB team over the past three years but a top tier QB could have led them to more wins than Tannehill has.
Tannehill is is an average QB right now and average QB's just aren't the type of QB's who can get their teams to the SB in this day and age of the NFL.
To me it is all about having a SB caliber QB. Anything less leaves you with a team which might be good enough to be a wildcard team who loses in the first round of the playoffs, but never better than that.
Perhaps Tannehill will take a giant step up this coming season and show he can become a top tier QB. Until he shows this ability, I just continue to have my doubts.
I wish I was as convinced about Tannehill as some individuals on here appear to be, but I'm just not.
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Unlucky 13Supporter"jw3102 wrote:
The he way I look at it is if Luck or Wilson had been the QB the past three years, the Dolphins would have already made the playoffs. The Dolphins have not had the talent to be a SB team over the past three years but a top tier QB could have led them to more wins than Tannehill has.
Tannehill is is an average QB right now and average QB's just aren't the type of QB's who can get their teams to the SB in this day and age of the NFL.
To me it is all about having a SB caliber QB. Anything less leaves you with a team which might be good enough to be a wildcard team who loses in the first round of the playoffs, but never better than that.
Perhaps Tannehill will take a giant step up this coming season and show he can become a top tier QB. Until he shows this ability, I just continue to have my doubts.
I wish I was as convinced about Tannehill as some individuals on here appear to be, but I'm just not.
I disagree. If we had taken another position in round one and drafted Wilson in round 2 (which I was in favor of, though I liked RT17 as well), I think that Wilson would be looked at no better, and probably worse, than Tannehill is. Russell Wilson has played well and makes smart decesions. I like him. But a lot of the credit that he gets is for his team's success, which is in large part due to a dominant defense and a good running game - both much better than Miami has had. The notion that if you were to have Tannehill and Wilson trade places and suddenly Miami is a top notch team is bunk.
2socksForum Veteran"Galant wrote:
I expect a big part of this is managing that 2016 cap hit that came with Suh.
And is a good reason why when the time comes it will be :
1. Pay Tannehill less because he "should take one for the team"
2. Franchise him or let him walk
If he calls their bluff, if exercised, the hierarchy will have its work cut out for them. As I have been saying all along, we will have issues in the near future with the cap. Maybe not this year, but 2016 and beyond will def be a challange
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Stringer BellSupporterMakes no sense for him to sign an extension at this point.
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MonstBlitzForum VeteranThere are pros and cons to it for both parties. I'm a fan of Tannehill, so I'd love to see him light it up this year and earn that big contract. Good for him, good for the team (even if they have to pay more for his services, and good for us fans.
PhinFan1968Supporter"lmeister3 wrote:
You forgot It Factor. Superbowl quarterbacks have the It Factor.
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Brian Flores when asked about tanking: “Again, no we’re not (tanking). We’re going to try to win every game. I think that’s disrespectful to even say that.”
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I don't like the decision. If Tannehill takes another step forward like he has every year and the team does make the playoffs then they gonna have to give him a load of money. Tannehill could realistically get 4,200 yards and 30 TDs. Luck is different. Everyone knows he will get big money. So it doesn't really matter if they sign him to an extension now or next offseason. And actually picking up Luck's option will cost less money for them this season than signing him to the big extension they are going to give him. Luck will be one of the highest paid players in the league.
resnorForum Veteran"CashInFist wrote:
I'm not disagreeing with you at all. Our defense sh!t the bed the last half of the season. But, Tannehill is not criticism free here either. He played poorly against two weak ass opponents the last 2 games last season when the playoffs were on the line. It was down right pathetic...
Are you referring to last season, or the season before? Because Tannehill didn't play poorly his last two games of last season. He played pretty awesome against Minn, with 359 yards, and 4tds 1 int, and then he had 259 yards, with 1td and 0 int with an 87 rating against the Jets.