Warren Sapp: Ryan Tannehill to top Dan Marino's 1984

[polamalubeast]

NFL Media's Michael Irvin turned heads Wednesday with his crystal-ball act, predicting Dez Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys will become the first wide receiver to be NFL MVP.

Bold prediction, indeed, but Warren Sapp's forecast wins the gold medal for zaniness.


During Wednesday's "NFL GameDay Season Preview" on NFL Network, Sapp announced that Miami Dolphins second-year pro Ryan Tannehill will go toe-to-toe with Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino. In 1984, his second season with the Dolphins, Marino threw for 5,084 yards, an NFL mark that stood until Drew Brees shattered it in 2011.

"The second year won't be a sophomore slump for Ryan Tannehill," Sapp said. "He will break Dan Marino's (mark) of 5,084 yards. That's right ... he's gonna break it. Ryan Tannehill loves to throw it around the yard. Quarterback-driven league. Watch it."

Tannehill was the No. 1 candidate in our "Making the Leap" series and has the look of an ascendant talent. With Mike Wallace in the fold, the Dolphins are a sure bet to test teams deep this season, but Tannehill threw for a mundane 3,294 yards as a rookie last season.

We're on board with an increase in Year 2, but another 1,800 yards? That's aggressive.



http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...n-marinos-1984

[st33lersguy]

Who does he have to throw to? Wallace? Who will likely half-ass every game now that he got a monster deal?

[SteelerFanInStl]

Once again Sapp proves that he's an idiot.

[ALLD]

Too many concussions.

[7SteelGal43]

Really Warren ? just, really ?!

[Seven]

These guys are fucking morons. Dez Bryant MVP and Ryan Tannehill passes Marino's record in his second season? Whatever you say, NFL Network.

[silver & black]

LOL... talk about a last name that fits to a tee.

[steel striker]

Really Sapp? Put the crack pipe down and, come back to earth because, as usal you have no idea what you are saying. This just in Jake Long is in ST Louis Tannehill might be running for his life more than Big Ben. The Phins could be better but, throwing for yards than Dan did? NO WAY! I really though the NFL network would have got rid of this blow hard by now.

[fansince'76]

[steelreserve]

Why not? With the new rules, passing for 5,000 yards has become about as impressive as crossing the street.

[silver & black]

Why not? With the new rules, passing for 5,000 yards has become about as impressive as crossing the street.

Unfortunately, there's more than a bit of truth to that.

[Dwinsgames]

Why not? With the new rules, passing for 5,000 yards has become about as impressive as crossing the street.

even so .... its over looking if it was that easy why didn't he do it last year after all he only fell 1800 + yards short of the mark ...

[steelerdude15]

No way will Tannehill beat Danny's record, it just won't happen.