Nah, that guy was shooting his shot. Zero confirmations from anyone, false rumor.
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QB Ryan Tannehill, FA (1 Viewer)
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The Frankman
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TampaMike19
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Well…we know the downside lol
-OZ-
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I’d be quite okay with being 2-15 if it meant getting the top pick. Or 6-11 if it meant Levis looks like a possible franchise QB.
TD is reporting that it's a high ankle sprain. That would mean he's out a while and going on IR.
That doesn't fit yesterday's presser.
Vrabel has him possibly back, a repeat of last year's injury, etc. Tannehill also said same as last year.
I don't doubt TD really. He's a good dude. Just something is off like with Treylon Burks injury news as being bad then he's jumping up n down pregame.
I do question some Titans doc and have for years since they always lead the league in injuries.
He has to be driven across the field in London to get an MRI so we all know he got one. Why would it read different in TEN than London? It's a weird situation
That doesn't fit yesterday's presser.
Vrabel has him possibly back, a repeat of last year's injury, etc. Tannehill also said same as last year.
I don't doubt TD really. He's a good dude. Just something is off like with Treylon Burks injury news as being bad then he's jumping up n down pregame.
I do question some Titans doc and have for years since they always lead the league in injuries.
He has to be driven across the field in London to get an MRI so we all know he got one. Why would it read different in TEN than London? It's a weird situation
zamboni
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@Bri you’re as plugged in as anyone here for all things Titans - if Tannehill is indeed out for a bit, what do you think the odds are of Vrabel pulling a Dobbs and starting Levis over Willis because they don’t trust Willis enough to win games? Even if it means throwing Levis to the wolves prematurely.
Yeah? I was waiting on that but it's been a day and no one called him on it really. Ok
Wilson to Pittsburgh certainly lessened what was already a bad market for Ryan.
I had said I'd expect him to find that out and then accept a low ball deal OR say he won't play for a low salary and retire like Demarco Murray did. I still think this is true, but I don't think it'll be til May or June for him to realize. I think it'll be far quicker.
I would guess he's a fine backup to have and that Arthur wants him as a backup but with Pickett staying, I don't see it barring a trade.
Be the backup in TEN is an option but I don't think that's in his mind.
I'm onto being a backup for LaFleur or maybe NYJ or Indy. There should be a good market for a good backup if he'll accept that
I had said I'd expect him to find that out and then accept a low ball deal OR say he won't play for a low salary and retire like Demarco Murray did. I still think this is true, but I don't think it'll be til May or June for him to realize. I think it'll be far quicker.
I would guess he's a fine backup to have and that Arthur wants him as a backup but with Pickett staying, I don't see it barring a trade.
Be the backup in TEN is an option but I don't think that's in his mind.
I'm onto being a backup for LaFleur or maybe NYJ or Indy. There should be a good market for a good backup if he'll accept that
I said same right after the injury.
Vikings have 16 mil left under cap and can't offer him all that as they need some for usual spending.
I'm not sure if that's enough.
Recently he again reiterated he is waiting for the right situation and $. It does still sound like Demarco when no one would pay him, but Ryan is more "I like my life now" than arrogant.
His last contract averaged 29mil per so if they offer him 10, that may be viewed as a third of his value.
I haven't heard anything like he's just looking to work
BobbyLayne
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CletiusMaximus
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The Athletic reported that the Packers have contacted Tannehill. Normal due diligence I suppose but interesting.
Boston
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Isn't that why it's a good spot?
The Playoffs.
Max Power
Footballguy
Because I don't think Tannehill takes them to the next level. This team wasn't winning it with Tua. They surely aren't winning with Tannehill. At least starting Thompson all year they have a change at a reset in 2025.
Max Power
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This core has had three straight first round exits. I can't imagine their goal is to make it 4, but that would probably be the high end of a Tannehill lead team
Boston
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Can't say I agree with that...it is week 2 and you have a team with Super Bowl aspirations pre-Tua injury...no way should you be throwing in the towel...that could be a disaster for a franchise that seems to have finally found solid footing...I think you still have to do whatever you can to have a positive season and if they can get competent QB play there is still a chance to make the playoffs which would be a big victory for McDaniels and the overall culture of the franchise going forward...the biggest issue is what happens if Tua is done...that is where some very hard decisions are going to have to be made but for this year you need to see if you can duplicate something like the Browns with Flacco last year.
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Would you entertain offers for Tyreek Hill today if you were the Phins GM? If you're punting to at least 25, you're not getting a QB in free agency. The reduces you to either hoping Tua can be healthy or hitting gold with a rookie QB who will step in and sling. If Tua can't play and you need more of a project QB....you might as well blow it up.
Max Power
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I didn't put the Dolphins in the conversation for SB contenders. The narrative around McDaniels is that his teams can't beat good teams and his record reflects that. They still had a ways to go to take the next step IMO. Win a playoff game or two and then we can talk SB.
Even this season, they barely beat the Jags (more like the Jags lost) and then were crushed by the Bills. It just feels like more of the same. Tannehill probably gives them a better chance to win, but I also don't know how realistic it is for Tannehill to walk in off the streets and learn the system and be good at it. Flacco was an outlier last year. He was a SB winning QB going to system he knew.
I think it boils down to the fact that I believe Tua is done as a Franchise QB. The Fins without a franchise QB are at best a fringe playoff team. If you want to say picking up Tannehill is the best thing this team can do for this season, you're probably correct. I'm more in the camp of a bandaid QB for this season isn't increasing Miami's contention hopes going forward.
Ignoratio Elenchi
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As an owner, if you have a shot to make the playoffs you take it, always. This early in the season is way too soon to conclude that it would be better to punt for the future. I agree that sometimes teams really should just blow things up and reset but this isn't fantasy football, and an owner will never do that in a situation like this (nor should they, probably).
Tannehill was one of the highest paid QBs and he came off two bad seasons. That's what set up him being available.
The interviews I saw or heard with him had me saying he's going to be just like Demarco Murray- could probably play a few more years but totally out of touch as to his value. This is exactly how it's been
The Dolphins have 23 mil cap space available. I think he made 32 last year so this is more towards what we can imagine his too high asking price is.
Idk what he wants but he is making it a point of living the good life and sharing pics online. Every interview has been like "I just went here on vacation and did this with my family" and it's going to take enough $ for him to stop doing that.
There were conflicting reports if the Packers contacted him. Pelissero said they didn't and Russini said they did. Two gems so I found that curious.
He also had an elective surgery when the Titans were in the playoff race. Most would have toughed it out. He had a procedure on his ankle that was supposed to make sprains and such less likely in the future. He was to be out a week or maybe two and then suddenly out for the year. No one called him on it but said quotes like he's gotta do what's right for him. It had to burn though. Surely it also now depends how possible teams view this
The interviews I saw or heard with him had me saying he's going to be just like Demarco Murray- could probably play a few more years but totally out of touch as to his value. This is exactly how it's been
The Dolphins have 23 mil cap space available. I think he made 32 last year so this is more towards what we can imagine his too high asking price is.
Idk what he wants but he is making it a point of living the good life and sharing pics online. Every interview has been like "I just went here on vacation and did this with my family" and it's going to take enough $ for him to stop doing that.
There were conflicting reports if the Packers contacted him. Pelissero said they didn't and Russini said they did. Two gems so I found that curious.
He also had an elective surgery when the Titans were in the playoff race. Most would have toughed it out. He had a procedure on his ankle that was supposed to make sprains and such less likely in the future. He was to be out a week or maybe two and then suddenly out for the year. No one called him on it but said quotes like he's gotta do what's right for him. It had to burn though. Surely it also now depends how possible teams view this
massraider
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That's not the way teams operate, mailing in the season after an injury to their QB. Certainly not when they don't know how long the QB will be back for.
Can talk about it forever, it's not going to happen.
They just gave him guaranteed money, they cannot afford to trade him
Boston
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Not to be a pain but I don't understand what your overall point is as far as this year goes...I think everyone agrees that they are not a Super Bowl contender without Tua and the playoffs will be a battle...with him they are a quality team that while not on the level of KC or probably Baltimore they are a legit playoff team who you could see a pathway for...if he is done in week 2 how does it help them as a franchise to throw in the towel? I just don't understand how that is the right move for them...if you get to week 14 and they are 4-10 that is a totally different story but for now they cannot simply say the season is over... that would be a total disaster for the culture of this team by telling them in week 2 you have no faith in them and you would rather move up a few spots in the draft.
McDaniel says an awful lot of good things about Skylar that don't at all match the fans point of view. I'm not sure what the deal is with that.
