Are you talking about Jay Cutler here ... or Ryan Tannehill? Their career numbers are very similar in terms of quality - Cutler's career passer rating is 85.7, Tannehill's 86.5. Both are exactly three games under .500 for their careers (68-71 for Cutler, 37-40 for Tannehill). If you were excited about the season with Tannehill, I wouldn't be a lot more pessimistic with Cutler.
The optimism about Tanny is that the guy is still relatively early in his career, has shown steady, solid progress throughout--and is trending upward from the numbers you cite, by all accounts has shown significant tangible and intangible growth under a new coach and new system with which he is much more comfortable, and he goes into this season with his most balanced offense yet. Meanwhile, statistically Cutler is who he is, with a pissy attitude as an added bonus.
Tannehill's 29. I'm skeptical that he has much development left in him.
The only reason why Tannehill could still develop is that he hasn't been a full time QB for that long.
), but if you can't have Tannehill, CK at least gives you a shot at the playoffs if he busts his ass for the next 5 months.
He was a QB in high school and recruited as a QB; A&M just put him at receiver instead of third-string quarterback early in his college career. And he's been a starting QB seven straight seasons now.
That's reasonable for 2017 only---the reason to sign Kaepernick is that you might get your future QB, too. Obviously, Dolphins may still feel Tannehill is that guy, but this year's injury really complicates that decision for them.
I hate this pick up by the Dolphins from a Miami perspective. I don't think Matt Moore is that bad and as an organization I wouldn't want anything to do with Cutler normally, never mind after he gave it and went to the booth.I'm not a Phins fan, but if I were, I'd rather have Kaepernick on a 1-year, $13M deal than a guy who already hung them up and probably wouldn't care about the job with the passion he'd need to. Kaepernick has upside, especially when he's coached by someone smart like Harbaugh. Cutler might not embarrass you in front of your fans, and has the advantages of being white and non-politically-active (
I am far, far, far from a Cutler supporter, however I think he said even in his retirement speech that he was basically being pushed into retirement by lack of opportunity as a starter rather than calling it quits.
Lol not saying that but at least with Cutler they could sneak out a wild card.
He's got a big arm but he's actually kind of shitty throwing the ball deep. He tends to throw the ball up for grabs too much and trusts his arm too much to fit it in tight windows. I am actually going to see if I can find 2015 tape of him when he was with Gase. I think that will be the most telling.
No, I'd rather have Cutler/Moore.
Kaepernick's comments about Castro made him coming to Miami a non-starter.I'm not a Phins fan, but if I were, I'd rather have Kaepernick on a 1-year, $13M deal than a guy who already hung them up and probably wouldn't care about the job with the passion he'd need to. Kaepernick has upside, especially when he's coached by someone smart like Harbaugh. Cutler might not embarrass you in front of your fans, and has the advantages of being white and non-politically-active (
Just Flotsam, actually. Jetsam already signed in New York.
Other thoughts in his mind: possible battery, failed contract negotiations and trash talking the Patriots in one short offseason. Wow.
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If wining every game wasn't the only thought in your mind no matter the opponent then why even play the game.
I'd be in total agreement with you if teams didn't routinely give second, third, and fourth chances to spousal (or SO) abusers and other violent a-holes. They're just as responsible for their choices as Kaep is for his. Ray Lewis never had to sweat getting re-signed post-white suit.
His girlfriend released a statement saying they had a verbal disagreement and he in no way shape or form harmed her physically. Team and NFL aware for months. There's video footage that's been reviewed. This is largely a non-story.
His contract is basically a bunch of team options moving forward. Shrewd move by Tannenbaum actually. Protected the team from lack of development or catastrophic injury.
Moore's attitude and professionalism since he joined the team have been tremendous. We shouldn't forget what he did at the end of last season to secure a playoff spot--not to mention coming back into the game in Pittsburgh after that vicious hit. Part of me felt bad for him when the team immediately went to Cutler as its contingency rather than give him a more viable opportunity to earn the job. Right decision for the Dolphins--and Matt Moore more or less said as much--but man, you've got to feel for him. I think we're lucky to have him.
Siiiiigh. God damn it. It's going to be really hard to maintain optimism this season if this trend continues.
Gase said he hadn't heard anything on raekwon. Reporter said he tore acl. We will find out today
I suppose the US National Soccer Teams do have some important games coming up...
Last year they lost Reshad Jones, Mike Pouncey, Ryan Tannehill, Jelani Jenkins, Koa Misi, Byron Maxwell, and Xavien Howard for large chunks of the season.
