Ryan Tannehill calls out head coach: “I’m taking the first snap”
By Ernie Padaon
Sep 21, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end
Allen Bailey(97) knocks down the pass attempt by Miami Dolphins quarterback
Ryan Tannehill(17) on fourth down at Sun Life Stadium. The Chiefs defeated the Dolphins 34-15. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY Sports
Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin has been asked multiple times who will be his starter at quarterback this coming week with Ryan Tannehill struggling. There could be a possible change at the position, but Philbin has been quiet and has not answered the questions.
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Ryan Tannehill was not afraid to answer the question in front of the media though.
“(I’m) taking the first snap of the game and playing the game,” Tannehill said.
If Philbin had a different idea for his starting quarterback for this weekend, Tannehill made the decision for him. Tannehill took the initiative and likely was tired of hearing all the talk about switching gears. What is the worst that Philbin could do to Tannehill? Bench him? Great move on Tannehill’s part on taking the starting gig. If he screws it up again though, the questions still will be asked the following week.
How much longer will this team deal with the dysfunctionality?