1 reason every NFL team can win the Super Bowl
By Andrew Garda
Miami Dolphins
One of the more underrated defenses in the NFL, with a ton of talent on offense, the Miami Dolphins’ championship hopes rest on the shoulders of their four year quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Because they will ultimately only go as far as he will take them.
The team has given him plenty of weapons at wide receiver, adding Greg Jennings and Kenny Stills to a young group of dynamic receivers like Rishard Matthews, Jarvis Landry and now rookie DeVante Parker. They have also put together a backfield featuring Lamar Miller, Damian Williams and rookie Jay Ajayi. And he now also has former Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Cameron as well.
It’s up to Tannehill, who has improved at least a little every year, but now finds himself in a contract year and having to prove he’s worth franchise quarterback money.
To do that, he needs to keep that completion percentage up near the 66 percent it was last season, the interceptions to the career low of 12 and continue to add touchdowns to his totals, which have increased every season.
He faces some very tough competition in his conference and division. The New York Jets feature one of the best secondaries in the league, the Patriots continue to find ways to attack the quarterback from every direction and new Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan has collected a tremendous group of defenders which builds on what was already a good group.
More than anything else, this highlights that Tannehill has to avoid the mistakes he has made too often before. It’s not just avoiding interceptions—it’s about making sure the throw you make is the best one at the time. Sometimes Tannehill makes a throw that, while not resulting in a turnover, doesn’t make the play the Dolphins need.
Tannehill has to learn the difference. If he does, he could lead his team to a Super Bowl.
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