Dolphins players believe Ryan Tannehill will remain starter
By Sam Richmond
Ryan Tannehill’s leash might be a little longer than Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin has been willing to let on.
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Philbin was noncommittal on Tuesday about Tannehill’s status as the team’s starting quarterback.
Joe Philbin still is not saying whether Ryan Tannehill is the starter.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) September 23, 2014
Philbin says team is going to go through practice and on Friday coaches will take practice week into account and then decide "best 46."
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) September 23, 2014
That "best 46" will include who starts at QB.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) September 23, 2014
However, Philbin very well could be trying to motivate Tannehill or play mind-games with Miami’s Week 4 opponent, the Oakland Raiders, considering Dolphins players appear confident that Tannehill was remain the starter.
Seems obvious to several. players in Dolphins locker room that Ryan Tannehill is starting.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) September 23, 2014
Sticking with Tannehill is the right move for Miami. While the former Texas A&M quarterback hasn’t excelled this season, he also hasn’t been the reason Miami is 1-2 right now. The team has many problems that extend beyond its quarterback.
The Dolphins drafted Tanenhill with the No. 8 pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. Matt Moore is the Dolphins’ backup quarterback behind Tannehill.
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