Texas A&M QB Ryan Tannehill: Where does he go?

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SI's Peter King was adamant that the Seahawks would select Texas A&M QB Ryan Tannehill if he was available with the 12th overall pick in the draft.

Tannehill has become popular as there are many teams needing a QB in this draft. Some of these QB needy teams took a shot at Peyton Manning. The Broncos won that race but what do the losers of that derby do now? Draft a QB? But the Colts are getting Luck and the Redskins moved up in the draft to assure that they will get RG3. So we have a lot of QB needy teams and not alot of QBs left. So we know that the Seahawks would draft Tannehill at 12, if he is even there at that time. Anyhow, if you want Tannnehill this means you have to trade up to at least pick 11, or maybe higher, to get him or wait until next year to solve your QB problem.
 
you got 2 sure QBS this year, other than that the rest seem like projects or iffy. Next year QB stock looks much better.
 
Thank you, Cerb, for echoing what I've been frustrated about for weeks. Cleveland and Miami are almost assuredly headed for top-10 draft picks next year and have caretakers at QB for the time being. Why not use this draft and next offseason to put a few pieces in place so when you can grab a LEGIT 1st round talent at QB, he's got something in the cupboard to work with?
I've been a draft junkie for 10+ years, and I will never be able to figure out how prospect grades fluctuate so much up & down after a guy's played his final game.
I can understand if a guy lights up the Senior Bowl or the Combine, and we see traits that weren't obvious on game tape moving a player up. I can also see recent off-field isses (Dre Kirkpatrick) or utterly poor performances in the postseason activities moving a guy down. But the fact here is Tannehill hasn't done anything noteworthy either way. His stock is skyrocketing simply because he's perceived as the best of the 2nd tier QB's and people are trying to will him into being a 1st round talent and in my opinion he's not. He can definitely be a successful starter in the NFL, I'm not trying to poo-poo him at all, but keep in mind that Dalton was a 2nd rounder last year who flourished, and I felt he was a slightly better prospect coming out than Tannehill is, based on his body of work. He also went into a situation where there were pieces in place for him to work with such as a stud WR whom they drafted in the 1st, a good young TE, and a respectable defense. Miami and Cleveland can't offer any of that now, but they could next year if they acquire talent now.
There should be 3-4 QB's available to them in 2013 who will rate much higher than Tannehill, who I have going to Kansas City this year with their 2nd round pick. That, to me, represents a good accurate value spot for him based on what he is right now.
 
So Tannyhill this year or Barkley next year? Not sold on Barkley, hes the Sanchez predesessor and we've all seen what Sanchez has done. Sanchez is just better than average in my opinion. He's good just not take you to the SB and win it for you good.

I have to agree with you 100% on your post. All the QBs drafted by teams who either drafted some weapons or already had weapons in place did very well last seaon. What does Miami/Cleveland have to offer a young rookie in support? It could be just like it was here in Jax last season. So i agree with getting the weapons in place this season, use your band aid qb for another year and draft a QB next year when it looks like a better field to do so. This season looks like the time to get WRs and DL and DBs. Got a few outstanding OL but they will go quick.
 
While I agree Luck and RG3 are the top two, I don't think the others are far behind. Key to me is, when you have to start them. I think Gabbert will improve, had he been given time to really develop. My main problem is, why draft a "stud" Qb or a young QB if you don't have any tools to use. So I agree with Wes there, getting the tools first might be the best option.

But that doesn't answer the question.

Tannehill will go to the following teams:
Maybe Cleveland...but I think WR or RB would be better, and maybe look at Qb next year or later in draft.
Miami - here they may have NO choice. They could not get any real FA qbs to sniff them, nor coaches. So they need to find the future in the draft. With Moore and Garrard there, they don't have to rush Tannehill, and he can develop instead.
Don't be surprised by this....but Philadelphia is in this group as well..... They need a real viable back up to Vick, and future after Vick. He is mobile, accurate and can throw on the run. So he fits the offense Philly has. I don't see them trading up to #4 as has been rumored. But if Tannehill slips past Miami.....I could see a slight move up to grab him if they really like him.
Denver - Manning is a short term answer. I don't think he makes it past 3 or 4 years. So no, I don't see Tannehill going there, but they do need to look to the future....if they do like him :dunno:
Kansas City - rumors are flying that they are not in love with Cassel anymore. Is it time to draft for the future?:dunno:
Oakland....I doubt this, too many picks given up to get Carson...this is more like Denver to me.
Buffalo....again they have Fitz...but no real option for the future.

My guess he goes to Miami. If not Miami, I say Philly.
 
Nicely said. Not suprised by the Philly sentence. Heard the rumor also about Vick. And glad to see i'm not the last and only one that does believe in Gabbert, he was fed to the wolves with no weapons last season and a banged up O-line at that. Still think he will pan out, if they address the problems from last year. Tannehill will also be one off those that needs the players around him to succeed. If Miami does draft him, hope they let him sit and learn for the season. Let the other two play QB. And maybe, just maybe, teams learned from Carolina and Cincy last year to either have a WR in place or draft one first. Dalton and Newton were great pickups for both teams but had weapons. What if they didn't have that safety go to guy. How well would they have played?
 
What does Miami have to offer offensive wise for a rookie QB? Not another Jaguar dibocle like last year is it.
 
Cerberus said:
What does Miami have to offer offensive wise for a rookie QB? Not another Jaguar dibocle like last year is it.
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THAT is my concern. They traded away their best Wr. Yes, they have Bush at Rb, and some depth at Rb. But they need a top flight #1 wr, and they don't have one anymore. So.....if they draft Tannehill in first round....they have to look at WR fairly early. Fortunately, as stated by Wes, the depth at WR is pretty good this draft.
 
After reading here on several opinions, listening to 1010 sports radio and just trying to keep up to date on the moves, and seeing the formula Cincy/Carolina used last year, as deep as this draft is in WR, it would be smart for Jax to grab Claiborne if he's there(latest says he's already gone) or that DE(never remember his name) or trade back and try to get a few more picks in the draft. That way we can stil get a quality DE and quality WRs and maybe ,hopefully a quality OL.

Its nice to be able to bounce things around and get others opinions on the matter as i can't always see every angle of every situation. Still got 9 days to go and alot can happen between now and then.
 
Arctic Dawgs said:
Seattle has Jackson, Flynn and Portis. Not gonna happen. It'll be DL, LB, or WR
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Good, just the person I would like to hear from.

You guys have Jackson and Flynn. Jackson may be just good enough to take The loaded Seahawks to the promised land, but not a sure bet to do so. Flynn has a lot of intreging potential so the Seahawks don't have an elite QB they do have one of the strongest pair of QBs around. This is a nice luxury that most NFL teams don't have as most suffer a real drop off if the Starting QB goes down. If the Seahawks interest in Tannehill is real they may have a decent chance to move up in the draft.

One team I have heard that might move down is the Browns. During the free agent QB wars they sort of decided on settling with Colt but he hasn't proven himself to be the real deal yet. So getting a strong backup from Seattle maybe just what the doctor ordered giving Colt a strong push competition-wise and providing a quality backup. Seattle could then move up for Tannehill and not even give up a pick.


Another team I have heard that moght move down is the Rams, They too committed to Bradford who has performed well but did present more of an injury problem. Maybe they need a Seattle QB to both push Bradford and be a solid #2 should injuries resurface.

Pure Speculation.
 
Don't think the Rams will pull that trigger. Been hearing lately they are going to grab Blackmon to help Bradford. Good pick i think.

Cleveland will snag Richardson. They got to take pressure off Colt and quit making him try to do it all. Adding Richardson, if he becomes what what everybody thinks he will, is a perfect fit. Maybe then add a WR for Colt.

Miami will pull that trigger on Tannehill and i'm guessing they will trade for our pick,#7, if he's still there.
 
Cerberus said:
Don't think the Rams will pull that trigger. Been hearing lately they are going to grab Blackmon to help Bradford. Good pick i think.

Cleveland will snag Richardson. They got to take pressure off Colt and quit making him try to do it all. Adding Richardson, if he becomes what what everybody thinks he will, is a perfect fit. Maybe then add a WR for Colt.

Miami will pull that trigger on Tannehill and i'm guessing they will trade for our pick,#7, if he's still there.
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A much more likely senerio than mine. I just get excited as draft time approaches, my draft is always much more exciting than the real one. Not to mention that the few trades that do happen I usually miss entirerly. I do like the you trading down to give Miami Tannehill idea!
 
You will see alot of trades this year. With set salaries, and those salaries better maintained, there is less risk to go for higher picks. So moving up isn't as big a risk as in the past. Cost will still be high in what you trade......

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Philly sends their first round pick and Assante Samuel for the #7 pick. This will be to either draft Tannehill, or get the much needed help at LB in Kuechly or OT in Reiff, since Kahil will be gone.
 
Coachnorm said:
A much more likely senerio than mine. I just get excited as draft time approaches, my draft is always much more exciting than the real one. Not to mention that the few trades that do happen I usually miss entirerly. I do like the you trading down to give Miami Tannehill idea!
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LOL, me too. Gotta love all the hype leading up to draft day only to get disappointed once again because your a Jaguar fan. Oh wait thats me. Better enjoy this hype while i can. Being 9 days out alot can happen. So many things can happen. Just wondering how much Miami will be willing to give up for that pick to grab the QB. Kinda dumb on their part i think but their lack of intelligence will benefit us.
 
Phicinfan said:
You will see alot of trades this year. With set salaries, and those salaries better maintained, there is less risk to go for higher picks. So moving up isn't as big a risk as in the past. Cost will still be high in what you trade......

Just to start the fire, especially with Cerberus....

Philly sends their first round pick and Assante Samuel for the #7 pick. This will be to either draft Tannehill, or get the much needed help at LB in Kuechly or OT in Reiff, since Kahil will be gone.
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Tough call. Leaning towards taking it, pending on what number in the 1st round philly has. It would be tempting to do so as it would help out in secondary immediatly. and still have a decent pick to grab a WR.
 
Phicinfan said:
You will see alot of trades this year. With set salaries, and those salaries better maintained, there is less risk to go for higher picks. So moving up isn't as big a risk as in the past. Cost will still be high in what you trade......

Just to start the fire, especially with Cerberus....

Philly sends their first round pick and Assante Samuel for the #7 pick. This will be to either draft Tannehill, or get the much needed help at LB in Kuechly or OT in Reiff, since Kahil will be gone.
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Samual is 31 , in the league for 10 yrs. Kinda on his down hill slide time now or soon. So nope i wouldn't take the deal. Back to my new updated scenario of what i'd do. Its Claiborne or that DE guy or trade down for more picks. If Claiborne is still there then i wouldn't trade down. DE maybe, pending on how tasty the offfer is. Looking for youth thru the draft so would want draft picks mostly. Right player tossed in there, maybe.
 
Jacksonville at No. 7 is shaping up as a hotspot in the draft. The Jaguars want to trade down, and teams could leap into that position to secure an impact pass rusher or the draft's third-best quarterback.
 
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