One hour from the start of the 2012 NFL draft -- by 21st that I'm covering, by the way -- and every indication continues to point to the Dolphins picking Ryan Tannehill.
Why?
Who you got that's better? No seriously, who is better that will potentially be available at the No. 8 overall selection?
Hear my heart, I am not trying to convince you that Tannehill is the best player for the Dolphins. I am merely trying to explain what the Dolphins may be thinking. That is that there is no shining talent that is likely to be available at No. 8 that is a must-pick guy.
Mark Barron? Is he Ed Reed?
He's not even a free safety. He's a strong safety.
Quinton Coples? He's not Julius Peppers. Sorry.
Luke Kuechly? I love the kid. He's going to be a fine player. But the Dolphins have Karlos Dansby and this is a team that never won anything with great inside linebackers like Zach Thomas or John Offerdahl on the roster. Inside linebackers have to be all-time talents such as Ray Lewis to make a big difference and even then they need help all around.
David DeCastro? A guard? At No. 8. Not a value.
You guys know I love Fletcher Cox. I was the first in South Florida to suggest him as a possible pick by Miami. But he's so good, he might not be around when Miami picks.
I would consider Morris Claiborne as a potential difference-maker and so would the Dolphins, but it's unlikely he'll be there.
Bottom line, the quarterback with the potential to be a franchise player -- regardless of the fact he won't be that his first season in the league -- is the logical pick. It may not be right. But it is logical.
Let's see what happens.
I'll be in the comments section as the draft begins. Join me there.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: g | April 26, 2012 at 08:50 PM
Damnit
Posted by: Chase | April 26, 2012 at 08:50 PM
STUPID
Posted by: phins4LIFE | April 26, 2012 at 08:50 PM
Rotflmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | April 26, 2012 at 08:50 PM
Go tanne...guys take a CHANCE on the future for once !
Posted by: BigAlfy | April 26, 2012 at 08:50 PM
BOOOOOOOO
BOOOOOO
BOOOOOO
Posted by: Kris | April 26, 2012 at 08:50 PM
just drafted a tannehill
Posted by: SGT A | April 26, 2012 at 08:50 PM
WE GOT HIM!!!!
Posted by: JOE PHILBIN'S CLIPBOARD | April 26, 2012 at 08:50 PM
Great pick
Posted by: mikeoliver1313 | April 26, 2012 at 08:50 PM
Yay...This is Ross'pick...No doubt...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | April 26, 2012 at 08:50 PM
SOB why?????!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: grrreatdane | April 26, 2012 at 08:50 PM
Well for better or worse the 30 year string is broken.
Posted by: Chris in the 623 | April 26, 2012 at 08:50 PM
Say Hello Ladies and Gentlemen!
Posted by: DC Dolfan | April 26, 2012 at 08:50 PM
Good. FINALLY a 1st round QB. Take the chance until you get it right.
Posted by: ultrageetah | April 26, 2012 at 08:51 PM
Listen to the boos in the crowd.
Posted by: Professor Lou | April 26, 2012 at 08:51 PM
Let the complaining begin.
Posted by: thavafin | April 26, 2012 at 08:51 PM
Oh well.. Couldnt trade down!! I'm a glass half full kinda guy so I'll trust Sherman knows more football than I do..
Posted by: robbyhernz | April 26, 2012 at 08:51 PM
EPIC FAIL!
Posted by: Rob in OC | April 26, 2012 at 08:51 PM
This is the best pick Ireland has had in a long time, and it says that mike Sherman believes in Ryan, and we are blessed with the closest rookie -oc scouting and coaching in a long time, if ever.
Posted by: inimounts | April 26, 2012 at 08:51 PM
I do like the fact that he's a coaches son.. I'm still just wondering who are QBs are going to throw to
Posted by: Chase | April 26, 2012 at 08:51 PM
Future will tell,,,,,
Posted by: PoWhiteTrash | April 26, 2012 at 08:51 PM
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: TigerSam | April 26, 2012 at 08:51 PM
Well, 3 more seasons of not having a quarterback.
Posted by: Professor Lou | April 26, 2012 at 08:51 PM
#1 dolphin fan Montreal is a dumb ass no doubt
Posted by: mikeoliver1313 | April 26, 2012 at 08:52 PM
I say, if Cousins falls into the 3rd we should grab him as well.
Posted by: dolfanSF | April 26, 2012 at 08:52 PM
He will learn. From the best teachers in the game.
Posted by: DC Dolfan | April 26, 2012 at 08:52 PM
Great Pick....just do it..!!!!
This could be the beginning of something....he may be GREAT....we had to make that pick...that means Sherman wants him....thats all I need to know
Posted by: BigAlfy | April 26, 2012 at 08:52 PM
Good for us. Sit him for a tear, like Carson Palmer was in Cincy.
Posted by: Jeremy in the Canadian Cowtown | April 26, 2012 at 08:52 PM
TO A;LL DONKEYS....... TANNEHILL WILL BE GREAT,,........
Posted by: ALoco | April 26, 2012 at 08:52 PM
This is a great pick! Wants Blackmon, but nobody knows their qb the way our oc does, not as a rookie. Does anyone doubt that?
Posted by: inimounts | April 26, 2012 at 08:52 PM
FAIL
Posted by: phins4LIFE | April 26, 2012 at 08:52 PM
Say bye-bye to Matt Moore at end of the season. Tannehills your 2013 starting qb, ready or not! Rotflmo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | April 26, 2012 at 08:52 PM
Mayock...he was the 19th player on my board. Well if he stinks at QB, maybe he can be switched to WR.
Posted by: nyfinfan | April 26, 2012 at 08:53 PM
Let the stess begin...
Posted by: PoWhiteTrash | April 26, 2012 at 08:53 PM
YG...... TANNEHILL @ 8 ...IS THE ERIGHT THING TO DO .
Posted by: ALoco | April 26, 2012 at 08:53 PM
THERE'S the WR we needed WTF
Posted by: phins4LIFE | April 26, 2012 at 08:53 PM
no Matt Barkley now
Posted by: jt | April 26, 2012 at 08:53 PM
We manage to leave the ONLY team to draft a NON-STATER @ #8....
and some of you guys come on here to GLOAT about this....foolish....
Posted by: Kris | April 26, 2012 at 08:54 PM
This was the most telegraphed pick I can remember. I just hope it was the right one.
Posted by: We Have Draft Picks | April 26, 2012 at 08:54 PM
Don't sit him a year! This is our 8 pick, he can't and should NOT learn from Moore....did dalton sit? Newton? Newton had similar amount of starts. Let him learn by PLAYING.
Posted by: inimounts | April 26, 2012 at 08:54 PM
The future is starting today. Listen to Mel Kiper Jr,. make me sick.
Posted by: tony in miami | April 26, 2012 at 08:54 PM
Now take Russell Wilson in the 4th or 5th, THAT would Maximize there chances for a return to the Greatness
Posted by: ultrageetah | April 26, 2012 at 08:54 PM
to be....
Posted by: Kris | April 26, 2012 at 08:54 PM
AGREE Kris
Posted by: phins4LIFE | April 26, 2012 at 08:55 PM
Yesterday..!...I respect your opinion but Decastro was never going to be a difference maker ....we need to ROLL the DICE....and we have...If Sherman and Philbin want Tanne then we gotta go with it...it will define them now....
Posted by: BigAlfy | April 26, 2012 at 08:55 PM
New blog post is up. Please go there.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 26, 2012 at 08:55 PM
Tannehill! Man I hope this kid is good!
Posted by: Clue | April 26, 2012 at 08:55 PM
number 8 pick and still more questions than answers. complete waste. gaping holes everywhere and we pick a project!
Posted by: Ray Finkle | April 26, 2012 at 08:55 PM
These guys know how to develope a QB. These guys know him the best and wouldn't hang their coaching future on this guy if they didn't believe. Make no mistake about it they are tied to him.
Posted by: SullysPhins | April 26, 2012 at 08:55 PM
To all you haters the typical idiot fin fans I'm talking to you. This is what we needed he has lots of upside and he is comfortable in the system. He will be solid for us.
Posted by: bigt160 | April 26, 2012 at 08:56 PM
Oh Kris, it's not gloating. Don't you support your team? You should WANT this guy to succeed. This is the future of the team now. And what about Moore? Isn't he capable enough for a rebuild year?
Posted by: DC Dolfan | April 26, 2012 at 08:56 PM
Of course Kuechly was the next pick. If Tannehill is the real deal it won't matter.
Posted by: We Have Draft Picks | April 26, 2012 at 08:56 PM
Lets all take the time to remember who was on which side of the fence...
Moore will outplay Tannehill
Groomer QB with 19 starts at #8???? Really?
Hows that working out for the Jets?
No Cheers!!!!
Posted by: Rob in OC | April 26, 2012 at 08:56 PM
Guy's lets finnaly get behing a dolphin QB, no matter your oppinion this kid is a dolphin QB, we need to show support. LETS GO TANNY
Posted by: g | April 26, 2012 at 08:56 PM
I HATE MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: OhioDphin4Life | April 26, 2012 at 08:56 PM
you dont pick at number 8 for them to be 'solid'!!!
Posted by: Ray Finkle | April 26, 2012 at 08:57 PM
Does anyone else see Henne all over again or is that just me being paranoid?
Posted by: jrljr2 | April 26, 2012 at 08:57 PM
we need impact not raw and potential
Posted by: phins4LIFE | April 26, 2012 at 08:57 PM
Sell upside at #8?? WTH?
You get PRODUCTION at #8!
Posted by: Rob in OC | April 26, 2012 at 08:57 PM
The Bills are now going to take Cox, Ingram or Coples and they are going to have the best d-line in the east. More years in the cellar because they choose a 3 year project. The remainder of this draft better be great, otherwise it's the cellar.
Posted by: Professor Lou | April 26, 2012 at 08:58 PM