Is Dolphins’ Ryan Tannehill on Same Level as Andrew Luck, RGIII and Russell Wilson?

Sep 15, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) gestures to the sidelines during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

It’s time to admit Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is on the same level as the Washington Redskins’ Robert Griffin III, Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck and Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Wilson.

Or is it?

NFL fans worldwide are well aware of how great Luck, RGIII and Wilson were as rookies. In fact, NFL fans were spoiled with just how great that draft class has truly turned out to be.

It’s about to get even better.

Tannehill was considered a project and struggled at times as a rookie, but all of the intangibles of a franchise quarterback were there. Forget a sophomore slump for Tannehill—he’s doing nothing but improving.

Through two games, Tannehill has thrown for 591 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while completing a ridiculous 65 percent of his passes. He’s thrown for more yards and has a higher completion percentage than RGIII, Luck and Wilson. Fans could also make the argument that Tannehill has less to work with on offense.

Add in the fact Tannehill took on Luck head-to-head and emerged victorious, and it may be time to admit Tannehill is a franchise quarterback—and one with a very bright future.

It’s easy to get lost in the hype surrounding Luck, RGIII and Wilson, but understand that the oft-ignore Tannehill is right with them every step of the way.

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