Dolphins Plan to use Tannehill in Read-Option

So I can't remember where I saw the tweet, but I am pretty sure it was legitimate (althought the internet has failed me before).

If true, I don't especially like the idea. Sure, Tannehill is as fast as Newton and nearly as fast as Griffen, but does not have the same running instincts that the other two seem to have. If there's a gaping hole up the middle, I'm sure he could run quickly through it, but I don't see him breaking many plus plays. Although it could be used just to keep defenses honest.

As well, I don't like the added chance of injury.

But there's still many motnhs before the season starts again, so we will have to wait and see.

Fuck**** that.

As well, I don't like the added chance of injury.

That says it all. The read - option belongs in college.

I think that may have been my shortest response ever on here.

Now I'll ruin it and expand a bit.
In theory having it as a "wrinkle" and something teams need to prepare for could be beneficial, but I can't help but think running a successful read-option is an art, especially for it to work at this level.  If you don't have a Griffin-type who you build that kind of offense around, is it even worth it to bother and how likely will it be effective if it's something you spend minimal time on?

I can do without Tannehill worrying about meshpoints and reading ends, and am more concerned with getting him some more weapons and him devoting his time to reading coverages and becoming a better passer.

You guys are right, injuries are also a concern......and then there's the whole "How long will this work" issue.  Maye it's hear to stay, we'll see over the next couple years, but personally I don't think we'll see as many people having success with it as defenses adjust (maybe just 1 or 2 exceptional talents), and I actually expect a team like Washington to move away from it as Griffin develops as a passer.  It's been my impression that relying on more of a college offense has been done to help transition a guy like that to the NFL, and isn't necessarily what they plan to do for the next decade.

Tannehill occasionally scrambling and being a threat in that manner is good enough for me.

https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=JameyEisenberg&tw_i=301736932847792129&tw_p=tweetembed

My source.

 I actually expect a team like Washington to move away from it as Griffin develops as a passer.  It's been my impression that relying on more of a college offense has been done to help transition a guy like that to the NFL, and isn't necessarily what they plan to do for the next decade.

I think that is quite accurate, but make no mistake the teams are getting further, and further away from the traditional drop back in the pocket QB. The question is for how long? And, even if they truly prefer the pocket passers there are fewer being developed in college.

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It's going to be interesting to watch play out.
I do think there has been some change, but the thing is you don't have to run the option to not be a statue in the pocket.
That's why I think Tannehill is good as is, and can fit into that new mold, because he does have the athleticism to move around, to run for a first down, maybe even have a few designed runs, etc.

What I really think will be a continuing trend......
Bubble screens, quick passes.....Coming from 3 or 4 Wr sets.  Teams relying more on players that once would have been thought of as "small", playing in the slots and creating matchup problems.  Which is also a reflection of the college game.
Bet you couldn't have guessed that from all my off-season posts so far. lol

twitter is right next to wikipedia as sources...

twitter is right next to wikipedia as sources...

I've never understood the hate academia has for wikipedia. 9.5/10 is it pretty accurate, and in a format that is great for learning about a topic. Nevermind that wikipedia's articles are cited themself.

Nevermind that this isn't big enough news to make a huge story out of, which leads me to believe that this guy is right.

I can't recall another time, in the modern era of the NFL, where the best athlete on the field more often than not is the Quarterback. That said it is never a good idea to start using a successful offensive package in year 2 especially if if leads to your QB getting hit. Tannehill will be dangerous with his legs when he gets a better feel for the game.

I can't recall another time, in the modern era of the NFL, where the best athlete on the field more often than not is the Quarterback. That said it is never a good idea to start using a successful offensive package in year 2 especially if if leads to your QB getting hit. Tannehill will be dangerous with his legs when he gets a better feel for the game.

Agreed, I think he became more comfortable as the season went on. 

Im not for it at all.

I like our QB to stay in the pocket where he belongs. Unless he sees an opening on 3rd and short.

It does look exciting but we, as fans cannot afford such a thing. We have waited long enough for this. Dont be stupid.

Look at what happened to RG3.

NO THANKS!!!! 

dony worry he not  going to be a top 10 QB .he be gone in 4 years. i read some where if  OC Mike Sherman was not are OC we would of passed on Ryan and played with Matt Moore and brought a v backup.

Joe Philbin was high on Matt Barkley & Tyler Wilson last year .i think we would of had Matt as are qb if he came out last year.Plus he already said he like drafting QB in 3rd & 4th round picks like he did in Green bay..

Joe Philbin was high on Matt Barkley & Tyler Wilson last year .i think we would of had Matt as are qb if he came out last year.Plus he already said he like drafting QB in 3rd & 4th round picks like he did in Green bay..

I am not sure where you get this stuff, but it is simply not true. You don't have to be very intelligent to realize Tannehill was their guy all along. Now whether or not he works out is a different issue, but no coach is going to tie himself to a QB he does not want. He brought Sherman here knowinig what was to come. Ross brought in Philbin knowing his plan.

 

I just clued in that Tannehill is a lot like Rodgers was. Great arm strength, above-average mobility, potential for great accuracy, high football IQ, and raw coming out of college.

potential for great accuracy

Let's hope so. That is the key as far as I am concerned. He looks like he belongs, but the accuracy must improve.

i really like the idea tannehill is athletic enough to take off and pick up a good chunk of yardage when the situation presents itself and if he needs to but i for safety reasons would hope that they will use this read option on occasion, as a screen to confuse defenses and less as a strong component of the offense in the interest of keeping tanehill on the field. took over 12 years to find a QB so i dont want to help usher that proccess back into effect.

it was a ESPN article then after the draft I read another article on Rotoworld.com.and he made a comment 2 weeks ago about drafting a quarterback in the third or fourth round in this draft.

Mel  even said if Matt would have came out last year he would  been the third quarterback taken in the draft.