Ryan Tannehill On The Dolphins Radar?

Arthur: Shane Ford

Although Mike Sherman is going through his second interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their vacant head coaching position the rumors are that he is still the favorite to land in Miami as Joe Philbin’s offensive coordinator. When Mike Sherman was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers he gave Joe Philbin his first NFL coaching job so many think it’s only natural that the man that taught Philbin the west coast offense (WCO) be the man that helps bring the WCO to South Florida.

Mike Sherman has also been the head coach for Ryan Tannehill the last four years at Texas A&M. Most draft pundits have Tannehill listed as the third ranked QB in April’s draft. Tannehill would be on display this week in Mobile at the Senior Bowl if he hadn’t suffered a broken foot while training for the event. With many of the underclassmen QB’s deciding to stay in college Tannehill could end up being a top 15 pick so it’s only natural to believe that if Sherman becomes the OC for the Dolphins that Tannehill is someone that very likely could be targeted by Jeff Ireland and the rest of the staff.

Tannehill is an impressive athlete that started his career at A&M as a wide receiver and led the team in receptions in 2008 and 2009. In 2010 Tannehill took over the starting QB position and lead the Aggies to 6 straight wins and a top 25 ranking. In 2011 Tannehill threw for 3744 yards, at a completion percentage of 61.6% with 29 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Tannehill is the only player in NCAA history to throw for 4000 yards and have 2000 receiving yards.

Tannehill has a quick release and is a good leader on the field. He has the mobility for his legs to get him out of trouble and at 6’4”, 222 lbs he has a big frame with an above average arm. He is raw but the talent is there.

Sherman is the coach that moved him back to QB from WR and got a lot out of him. Who knows what direction Miami will go but if Sherman comes in to be the OC the Dolphins may look hard at pulling the trigger on Tannehill.