Ryan Tannehill – October 12, 2016
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill
(On whether releasing players sends a message to the team) – “I think it sends a pretty clear message. Obviously, it’s a tough part of the business. (They are) guys that you spend a lot of time with – good people – but it sends a message to everyone on this team that, ‘You’ve got to get your job done, or we’re going to find somebody who can.’”
(On how he is health-wise) – “I’m fine.”
(On whether he was sore on Monday) – “I was sore, but I’m alright.”
(On whether Sunday’s game was one of the worst games he’s had as far as taking hits) – “I don’t know. I’ve had a few rough ones. Hopefully, we can get the ball out and not have as many hits.”
(On the difficulty of reading progressions without time to throw) – “It’s tough whenever you don’t have a chance to even really start your progression, or if you do, to get to (the) number two (progression). There’s no chance of that. It makes it tough. It makes it tough on everyone. The receivers have to be able to get open quickly. I think several of those were on third down situations, so it’s tough to get to the open guy if you don’t have time. Part of that is on me being able to move in the pocket and find an open guy.”
(On if he thinks the team should move the pocket more because it has been a strength of his in the past) – “We always have that available to us to be able to move it a little bit. (We) have a couple things in this week, so we’ll see what ends up coming up during the game.”
(On trying to escape the pocket when he doesn’t have time) – “You have to be able to move. Some of it is … You have to have time to move. If your eyes are downfield and you’re looking at one (and) you get hit from behind, it’s tough to move at that point. As a quarterback – as a guy who has the ability to move – I feel like I need to be able to escape the pocket some and get out of harm’s way.”
(On the team’s mood) – “It’s tough. Obviously, we’re nowhere near where we thought we were going to be. But the reality is that’s our reality. We only have one real option and that’s to keep working and find a way to win games.”
(On what his leadership role means now) – “Just keep pushing. Keep pushing guys around me to get better. Push each other in practice. Hold people accountable for how we’re walking though, how we’re practicing. Making sure the details are right, because the details have been what has hurt us during the games. (We) have to make sure everyone is on top of the game, whether they’re in the rep or behind watching. We have to be getting that mental rep. If there’s a mistake in practice, that we make the correction and everyone gets the correction. It’s not one person got corrected, and we get the same mistake by another person during the game. We have to be on the same page and clean of … If we make a correction, then everybody gets it.”
(On where he was when he learned about yesterday’s roster moves) – “I was here yesterday when I found out. I don’t remember exactly how I found out.”
(On if his baby boy helps when he has a bad day at work) – “He definitely helps. Everyone knows there have been some tough times here at work lately. It’s always nice to be able to go home – even if it is late – and get a smile before bed. It really caps off the day in a nice way.”
(On his son being too young to know the outcome of games) – “The nice thing is he doesn’t care. It’s like a better version of a dog. (laughter) Dogs don’t care what happened on your day. They’re happy to see you no matter what. A kid is the same thing, just even better.”
(On if he fired the family’s dog) – “They probably feel like they got fired a little. Not nearly as much attention as they used to (get), but we try.”
(On the explanation for the 1-4 start) – “We haven’t played well enough, especially on offense. The defense has played a few good games and really given us an opportunity. On offense, we haven’t done a good job of playing complementary football. When the defense gets a stop – a three-and-out – we have to be able to move the ball, keep them off the field and score points. That’s what it comes down to, is finding ways to score points.”
(On Pittsburgh’s offense and that 20-22 points won’t be enough to win) – “They’re one of the top caliber offenses in the league. They have the ability to score and score in bunches. So, as an offense, we have to be clean on what we’re doing, take care of the football, keep ourselves on the field, keep our defense off the field, and that’ll give us a good chance to win.”
(On the message from Head Coach Adam Gase to him since the last game) – “Stay the course. We’re trying to make some changes, make some corrections and keep doing everything I can to play the way I’m supposed to play and good things will happen.”
(On adjustments he has to make if he continues to remain under pressure) – “I have to find a way to get the ball out. Receivers have to be able to get open quickly. I have to see them get open quickly and use my feet, if necessary. Hopefully we don’t have that continued issue. It’s tough in any situation when you’re getting quick pressures. I think the offensive line is working hard to correct that and skill positions are working hard to be able to get open and get the ball out quickly.”
(On whether there are times on film where he sees that he can do something to prevent sacks) – “It definitely comes up. I don’t know a specific number, but it definitely comes up when there’s a movement you can make or maybe escaping the pocket – something like that. It’s not every time, but it does come up.”
