Tannehill's teammates expect rookie QB to do well

By: Associated Press

Posted: Tue 3:52 PM, Aug 21, 2012

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Rookie Ryan Tannehill's teammates have endorsed the decision to give him the starting quarterback job with the Miami Dolphins.

First-year coach Joe Philbin chose Tannehill over Matt Moore, who started the final 12 games last year. Moore is popular with teammates, but veteran players said Tuesday they expect Tannehill to do well.

The Dolphins (No. 27 in the AP Pro32) will have a rookie quarterback start a season opener for the first time when they play at Houston on Sept. 9. Tannehill will be the first rookie QB to start for Miami since John Beck in 2007.

Beck went 0-4 that year. The Dolphins anticipate better results from Tannehill, the first quarterback they've drafted in the opening round since Dan Marino in 1983.

No. 1 OU Takes Game One of Super Regional, 10-2

We ask that the following Community Standards be followed:

Comments must not be profane or vulgar.

Comments must not use hate speech, racial slurs, or violent descriptions.

We encourage varying views to be shared. We do ask commenters to not personally attack other readers, groups, people featured in our stories, or other posters for disagreeing with their views.

Comments must not contain negative, comparative debates between community standards of cities or towns.

Comments must contribute to the discussion, flaming and/or trolling will not be tolerated.

Comments must be truthful and not intentionally falsified. Providing a source link is encouraged.

If you find that a comment violates the above rules, please use the flagging option located to the right of the comment to notify the moderators.
For a complete list of guidelines, please follow this link:
http://www.kbtx.com/home/misc/Online-Commenting-Policy-181579421.html