Ryan Tannehill Officially Named Dolphins Starting Quarterback

Ryan Tannehill Named Starter: Miami Dolphins Fans Rejoice

The Miami Dolphins announced on Monday that they're going with rookie Ryan Tannehill as their starting quarterback. Tannehill had been battling Matt Moore for that spot and got an opportunity to start in the Dolphins' most recent preseason game.

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Over at SB Nation Dolphins blog The Phinsider, fans are discussing the decision to make Tannehill the starter, and opinions there have been more positive than negative. Here's a snippet of what some folks are saying about this move:

Tannehill completed 14 of 21 pass attempts in his preseason debut, and while he didn't play quite so well in the Dolphins' second preseason game, he nonetheless outperformed Matt Moore. Tannehill did not turn the ball over in either of those exhibition games.

Miami's third preseason game is scheduled for Aug. 24 against the Falcons.

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Ryan Tannehill Named Miami Dolphins Starting QB

Ryan Tannehill will be the Miami Dolphins' starting quarterback, Dolphins coach Joe Philbin announced on Monday. In announcing the news, Philbin said that "this is the best decision we can make at the given time."

Tannehill won the job in a competition with Matt Moore, who started for the Dolphins last year. David Garrard was injured which knocked him out of the competition.

Tannehill has taken plenty of snaps in the preseason. In his first game, Tannehill went 14-for-21 for 167 yards and a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In his second game, his first start of his NFL career, Tannehill dropped off a little bit, completing 11-for-23 passes for 100 yards. Matt Moore, by contrast, completed just 5 of 15 passes for 57 yards.

Philbin ensured reporters that this was a true "open competition" for the starting job. The Dolphins made Tannehill the eighth overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

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There's 'Growing Buzz' Ryan Tannehill Will Be Dolphins Starting QB

The Miami Dolphins haven't named a starting quarterback yet, but Ryan Tannehill is gaining momentum, according to The Palm Beach Post's Ben Volin:

But there’s a reason that, after speaking to league sources over the weekend, there’s a growing buzz that Tannehill will soon be named the starting quarterback for Friday’s game vs. Atlanta and, subsequently, for the Week 1 regular season game at Houston: The coaches are impressed with Tannehill’s decision-making and quick development. Through two preseason games, Tannehill has yet to throw an interception or turn the ball over.

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Tannehill was 11-23 for 100 yards in the Dolphins' most recent preseason game, a 23-17 loss to the Panthers. While his performance in that game was not overly impressive, it was better than Matt Moore's effort -- Moore completed just five of 15 pass attempts.

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Miami Dolphins Starting QB Decision Could Take Another Week

Dolphins coach Joe Philbin hinted on Sunday that the starting quarterback decision will be made after Friday's exhibition game against the Atlanta Falcons