Can Tannehill Earn Even A Mention For the 2017 MVP Candidate?
Say what you want about talk of MVP, but Tannehill has endured and had to develop under tough circumstances.
Tannehill has grown under Gase… but enough to get into the MVP ballpark?
Yeah, I’m sure this will seem a completely crazy title to some: Ryan Tannehill and MVP in the same sentence, but maybe not, because I think we are about to see a new height in #17’s ceiling.
Now I’m not saying he’ll win the MVP, but I can see him being included in the talk at some point in this season.
I have been mostly a supporter of Tannehill, but there have also been times specifically in the 2015 season and early in the 2016 season where I began to hope Miami would draft another QB, because I wasn’t 100% sold on him.
Most of it revolved around his demeanor and clutch play.
And yes, I took the line into account.
However, the guy refuses to quit working hard on improving.
He does everything coaches ask him to do, puts in tremendous amounts of time into improving his craft, and has progressively become better each season… and even made big strides in some of his most glaring weaknesses: his deep ball and pocket presence.
Tannehill’s progression was such that he became one of the top deep-ball passers in 2016.
Yeah, he’s coming off a knee injury–that’s the reality. And from what I have read and heard the MCL has mended, but the ACL will have a tear until the surgery is performed. Despite this, everyone in Miami, including Tannehill, is saying won’t miss a beat and will be ready for OTA’s.
Yes, there might be a dash of propaganda sprinkled on the truth… but maybe not.
It will be interesting to see if his mobility is affected and if there are any lingering effects from his injury– both physical and psychological.
MVP for a Miami QB hasn’t happened in decades
His mobility will be an essential ingredient in the recipe of him reaching the highest level of Quarterbacking.
But I believe if Tannehill can get close to full health, then he will blow past last year’s 2,995 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and 93.5 QB rating.
2017 Tannehill will have the luxury of playing in Adam Gases’ offense for the second year in a row, which most pay per head review sites understands as a big advantage compared to year 1 of a new system.
This alone means the playbook can be refined and expanded: Gase knows what the “O” and Tannehill does well, and he can now add more nuances to what works. With at least 6 returning starters returning, they will be more in sync early in minicamp, and instead of stumbling out of the gates, they will be ready to take off Week 1.
We have already mentioned in past articles that Miami has some very dangerous weapons on offense in Ajayi, Landry, Stills, Parker, and now Thomas. As long as Miami can get some decent play from their offensive line, then Miami has a chance to have a scary good offense.
And yes, IF THE LINE PLAYS WELL will be a major determiner.
But, foolish or not, I’m not as skeptical as most about this.
Of course, time will tell.
But, just look at Matt Ryan last year, where he made the leap from a slightly above-average QB into an elite QB.
And again, yes that was with the 6th ranked Offensive Line. So, given Miami’s line won’t be near that range, I simply see Tannehill on the outside looking in… but looking in nonetheless.
It will take the whole offense playing well for Tannehill to near the lofty goal of MVP
Ironically, Tannehill and Ryan have had eerily similar stats over the previous years: 2015 Ryan passed for 4,591 yards, 21 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, and an 89.0 QB rating, and Tannehill passed for 4,208 yards, 24 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and an 88.7 QB rating.
Another optimistic comparison is that in 2015 Ryan had a new head coach and offense with Dan Quinn, and then he made the leap to greatness in his second year with Quinn. So considering that Gase has received tremendous praise for what he was able to accomplish with the Dolphins last year, isn’t it a fair bet that he and Tannehill will be even better in year two?
The biggest thing Tannehill now needs (beyond better O-Line play) is to improve on limiting his interceptions–of course, you can add the qualifier that he was at the top of the league in picks that had the receivers being more responsible than him.
He also still needs to get better at protecting the football… and in knowing when to throw the ball away.
So even though it may seem crazy that Tannehill–who is still heavily criticized–can encroach on MVP type season, the fact is that he has all the tools, weapons, work ethic, and now Coach to make that crazy thought into a reality.
I guess at this time of the year it’s easy to make bold predictions and have delusions of grandeur… but stranger things have happened. What are the rest of the Miami Dolphins News fans’ thoughts about whether or not Ryan Tannehill has a realistic chance to play like an MVP candidate in 2017?
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Here are the QB Facts for 2016.
AFC EAST
Tom Brady, New England Patriots: 65.5 completion percentage, 5,100 yards, 38 TDs, 6 INTS
Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins: 64.9 completion percentage, 3,560 yards, 26 TDs, 10 INTs
Josh McCown, New York Jets (four games): 55.4 completion percentage, 1,300 yards, 6 TDs, 8 INTs
Christian Hackenberg (eventual starter): 53.4 completion percentage, 2,880 yards, 12 TDs, 10 INTs
Tyrod Taylor, Buffalo Bills: 62.1 completion percentage, 3,360 yards, 20 TDs, 8 INTs
AFC North
Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens: 65.1 completion percentage, 3,952 yards, 23 TDs, 11 INTs
Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals: 64.3 completion percentage, 4,250, 28 TDs, 13 INTs
Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers: 64.4 completion percentage, 4,783 yards, 36 TDs, 13 INTs
Cody Kessler, Cleveland Browns: 62.1 completion percentage, 2,720 yards, 17 TDs, 13 INTs
AFC South
Tom Savage, Houston Texans (10 games): 60.0 completion percentage, 1,700 yards, 9 TDs, 6 INTs
DeShaun Watson (eventual starter): 62.1 completion percentage, 1,550 yards, 8 TDs, 4 INTs
Blake Bortles, Jacksonville Jaguars: 57.7 completion percentage, 4,160, 25 TDs, 16 INTs
Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts: 63.8 completion percentage, 4,608 yards, 30 TDs, 12 INTs
Marcus Mariota, Tennessee Titans: 63.1 completion percentage, 3,760 yards, 30 TDs, 10 INTs
AFC West
Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs: 66.0 completion percentage, 3,480 yards, 18 TDs, 6 INTs
Trevor Siemian, Denver Broncos: 60.8 completion percentage, 3,635 yards, 20 TDs, 11 INTs
Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders: 64.1 completion percentage, 4,550 yards, 32 TDs, 8 INTs
Philip Rivers, Los Angeles Chargers: 63.5 completion percentage, 4,483, 30 TDs, 16 INTs
NFC East
Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles: 63.5 completion percentage, 4,080 yards, 24 TDs, 12 INTS
Kirk Cousins, Washington Redskins: 65.8 completion percentage, 4,872 yards, 29 TDs, 14 INTs
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys: 66.1 completion percentage, 3,800 yards, 27 TDs, 7 INTs
NFC North
Sam Bradford, Minnesota Vikings: 65.2 completion percentage, 4,150 yards, 22 TDs, 10 INTs
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers: 65.8 completion percentage, 4,520 yards, 38 TDs, 6 INTs
Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions: 65.6 completion percentage, 4,425 yards, 26 TDs, 11 INTs
Mike Glennon, Chicago Bears: 58.4 completion percentage, 3,584 yards, 20 TDs, 16 INTs
NFC South
Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 62.4 completion percentage, 4,435 yards, 32 TDs, 14 INTs
Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints: 69.1 completion percentage, 5,150 yards, 36 TDs, 13 INTs
Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers: 58.7 completion percentage, 3,645 passing yards, 23 TDs, 12 INTs
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons: 68.7 completion percentage, 5,100 passing yards, 35 TDs, 9 INTs
NFC West
Brian Hoyer, San Francisco 49ers: 58.6 completion percentage, 3,225 yards, 18 TDs, 11 INTs
Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks: 66.7 completion percentage, 4,165 yards, 28 TDs, 9 INTs
Carson Palmer, Arizona Cardinals: 63.7 completion percentage, 4,255 yards, 24 TDs, 15 INTs
Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams: 57.8 completion percentage, 2,930 yards, 18 TDs, 13 INTs
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2711299-2017-stat-predictions-for-all-32-nfl-starting-quarterbacks
Lemmus, Lemmus, Lemmus,,,,,, WHO is smoking?????? A top 5 pick next year????? That means we would have to win 3-4 games, maybe 5??????? I was not on board with the Tanny MVP reference, but there is no way in h**l I can even imagine your scenario coming to fruition???? They will surpass the 4 win total by week 6 if not sooner.
Brother, give me some of that stuff. Tanny may not be the second coming of Marino, but I did notice a decent improvement upon Gase’s arrival.
…”no way in h*ll” eh? …at least 4-2 out of the gate, eh?
…well it’s the “easy” part of the schedule so you might be right
…truth is, I hope you’re right and I’m wrong …but I don’t think so
…IF …and it’s a big IF …Asiata earns a start and plays better than his pick …then maybe
…IF …and it’s a big IF …one of the other warm bodies at G outplays his past …then maybe
…IF …and it’s a big IF …Pouncy stays healthy
…IF …oh hell, this could go on forever
…you do not, as of today, have a competitive OL, that’s a given
…and our MVP candidate QB still has a tear in his ACL and is wearing a brace
…playing dodge’m behind a weak OL isn’t a recipe for career longevity
…you do not, as of today, have a demonstrably better LB corps despite 1/2 picks and a high cost FA
…we have 5 former MLBs competing for 1 MLB slot and 2 OLB slots in a 4-3 zone defence with a rookie DC
…and the high priced FA slotted at MLB is most likely a 2 down LB
…y’all can rage against the wind all day but until I see it on the field, I’m not buying the fix
…it all comes down to Gase …he’s a 2nd year HC with a rookie DC …he had a good 1st year …can he repeat? …I don’t know and neither does anyone else right now …the bookies all say no
…but then what do they know, eh
Ifs and Buts, I know, the same could be said about majority of the teams. But, if they don’t start well in first 6 games (4-2), you may onto something.
Truthfully I think it is Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers to lose, however Tannehill could really surprise a lot of people this year. He is entering his 6th season, second under Gase, and he may arguably be surrounded by the most talented group of offensive playmakers he has had in his entire career. Sure a lot will depend on the offensive line, but if they can play resonably well then Miami can easily have a top 10 offense, which would mean Tannehill would have some very nice statistics
I’ll take the field (other than Brady/Rodgers). For some reason I think there is going to start to be a swing in power and dominance (which I think the league is hoping for as well). Don’t get me wrong, both will still be themselves, but if anyone can compare I believe said player(s) gets the nod.
Ball controlled and the turn over rate is what separates These QB’s from the rest.
Tom Brady, New England Patriots: 65.5 completion percentage, 5,100 yards, 38 TDs, 6 INTS
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons: 68.7 completion percentage, 5,100 passing yards, 35 TDs, 9 INTs
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers: 65.8 completion percentage, 4,520 yards, 38 TDs, 6 INTs
Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers: 64.4 completion percentage, 4,783 yards, 36 TDs, 13 INTs
Team MVP, maybe? League MVP, can only hope!
Yeah, Jimmy was a little burboned up on this one :). But it was more about getting into the conversation rather than winning it. The O-Line isn’t good enough, but if he can do a little better than 2014 maybe 15-20% he’ll be in the discussion. Don’t forget he had 4k yards 27TDs and 12 picks! That’s was a darn good year… and that was with Philbust.
I hear ya and agree. I think that was the quietest 4K season ever! But hey, you never know, this offense should be top 10 good and if this O-Line gels, why not? At least consideration in that scenario.
Again, I don’t see him getting the MVP… and the O-Line is dependent on it all–jimmy is more gunho on it than me– but I can see him surpassing 2014 and that would give him consideration… althougb someone else will win it.
…sigh …I’m wondering just what it is y’all are smoking these days?
…otas just began and here you are putting a weakened QB up for MVP?
…sure it’s possible …but c’mon …I think there’s a better chance the fins win the SB than TH winning the MVP
…now if it was Ajayi being talked about, I’d allow how it just might be a rational possibility if this ‘n this ‘n that were to play out …but TH?
…my bet right now would be that our season gives us a top 5 pick next year and we’ll take a QB …and not pay TH the 20+ mil he’ll be due in 2018
…I know, I know …I’m guilty of being a negative nellie again …but pardon me if I think that’s what’s due at this point in time …much as I hate to think so