Biography Ryan Tannehill Quarterback Texas A&M #17 Senior Redshirt
Pros
Arm Strength: Tannehill’s arm strength is good enough to make the necessary throws. Tannehill can make necessary throws. I don’t think his arm is good enough to be used on a vertical offense. Jeff Fuller and Ryan Swope make deep plays which make Tannehill’s vertical passing game what it is.
Durability: Tannehill is a very tough quarterback who has proven he can stay healthy.
Size: Tannehill is 6 foot 4 222 pounds.
Learning Rate: Learns new plays for different offensive schemes very fast.
Intangibles: Tannehill has the intangibles and proper footwork to get drafted in the first two rounds if he impresses people at the Senior Bowl.
Scrambler: Tannehill can be an effective scrambler when he moves out of the pocket.
Footwork: Tannehill’s success on 1 step, 3 step, 5 step, and 7 step drops is mainly due to his amazing foowork. His progressions on these throws still need some work.
Production: Tannehill has quality, but not elite production. The reason his production isn’t elite yet is because Texas A&M blows second half leads.
Potential: Ryan Tannehill has potential to contribute as a starter. I do not see a pro bowl quarterback with Tannehill. I could see him starting as a backup and developing into a starter over time with the proper coaching.
Cons
Holds Onto The Ball Too Long: Tannehill holds onto the ball too long sometimes.
Football IQ: Tannehill is sharp. He needs more experience playing quarterback to improve his football IQ. He was a wide receiver for the good majority of his career before switching to quarterback.
Awareness: Tannehill’s field vision needs to improve. I want to see more consistency from Tannehill when it comes to decision making.
Accuracy: Ryan Tannehill has inconsistent accuracy. He needs to show that he can be more consistent when it comes to making accurate passes.
Mechanics: Ryan Tannehill needs to improve his mechanics as a quarterback. I cannot see his mechanics translating at this point.
Needs to Improve Progressions: One thing Tannehill has to improve is his ability to digest progressions.
Blows Key Opportunities In the 4th Quarter: Tannehill has blown key chances in the 4th quarter on multiple occasions. Tannehill blew A&M’s leads against Oklahoma State, Arkansas, and Missouri.
Doesn’t seem to have the Clutch Factor Yet: Tannehill is not a clutch quarterback. He seems like a game manager at best right now.
My thoughts on Ryan Tannehill
There are moments when Tannehill plays like a late first rounder and moments where he plays so poorly you wonder if he should even be a day 2 pick. Like Landry Jones, I could see Ryan Tannehill being a polarizing figure because different teams will have different impressions on how good Tannehill can become.
