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Tannehill, at long last, Marino's successor

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08:05 AM ET 08.15 | The good news in Dolphins camp these days is being drowned out by the unfortunate sideshow that is Chad Johnson. But the feel-good stuff might actually be more meaningful and ultimately enduring as the Dolphins weave together what they hope is a season of redemption. While everyone was mesmerized by the private problems in Johnson's public marriage, the Dolphins are openly and unashamedly conducting a quarterback competition that -- ready? -- has so far shown rookie Ryan Tannehill to be the player quarterback-starved Miami fans have been longing for since Dan Marino. Yes, I said it. In the three weeks Tannehill has been in training camp, he has done nothing to suggest he will not be a star in the NFL.

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Joe Philbin, Icon Sports Joe Philbin, Icon Sports
August 15, 2012  08:08 AM ET

Go Colts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

August 15, 2012  08:10 AM ET

I heard HBO aired the firing of Ocho last night.... Quite the show.

August 15, 2012  08:11 AM ET

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.

August 15, 2012  08:13 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

I heard HBO aired the firing of Ocho last night.... Quite the show.

In the shower this morning, it struck me that maybe the whole thing was staged for her TV show, or at least to boost its ratings. I'm sure Chad was surprised when his clown act was not well received by the Dolphin act.

August 15, 2012  08:14 AM ET

Yes, a hot woman makes him the next Tom Brady.

August 15, 2012  08:15 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

In the shower this morning, it struck me that maybe the whole thing was staged for her TV show, or at least to boost its ratings. I'm sure Chad was surprised when his clown act was not well received by the Dolphin act.

I don't think so... VH1 cancelled the show, after all the mess.

No pesos for ocho.

August 15, 2012  08:23 AM ET

Miami has had a lot of successors to Marino. Just no "successful" successors.

August 15, 2012  08:26 AM ET

I can't even believe that they would ask that question- dude hasn't plade in a single "real" game and we are already trying to annoint him the next great Dolphin's QB....way to jinx the poor kid.

August 15, 2012  08:29 AM ET
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...dude hasn't plade in a single "real" game and we are already trying to annoint him the next great Dolphin's QB...

And yet, Tannehill has already tied Marino's record for Superbowl victories.

August 15, 2012  08:31 AM ET
QUOTE(#6):

No pesos for ocho.

Or Senora Ocho, either, it appears. They'll be living in a trailer in the hills of Kentucky.

August 15, 2012  08:32 AM ET
QUOTE(#9):

And yet, Tannehill has already tied Marino's record for Superbowl victories.

+1....but not for Canton jackets or busts....

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August 15, 2012  08:55 AM ET
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Or Senora Ocho, either, it appears. They'll be living in a trailer in the hills of Kentucky.

Nope. She's filed for divorce. If TO actually makes the Seahawks, he owes Chad a recruiting visit. Didn't Chad get TO the shot in Cincy? Maybe they can be roomies.

August 15, 2012  08:55 AM ET

hmm,....will the next ''marino'' help get the finz another ''marino'' in next year's ~draft~....??

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August 15, 2012  08:59 AM ET
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And yet, Tannehill has already tied Marino's record for Superbowl victories.

Low hanging fruit...

August 15, 2012  09:06 AM ET
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Nope. She's filed for divorce

Oh! The humanity!

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August 15, 2012  09:26 AM ET

At Long Last a successor for Marino, for sure. Guy has a few practices and one preseason game under his belt... Franchise QB lock right there.

 
August 15, 2012  09:29 AM ET

They should post a photo of his wife....

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