Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 4/27/12

Here are the Miami Dolphins news stories you may have missed over the last 24 hours:

STEPHEN ROSS:

Owner Stephen Ross talks Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
So what did Steve Ross think about his Miami Dolphins selecting Ryan Tannehill to help lead his franchise into a better light?

JEFF IRELAND:

Jeff Ireland talks about Ryan Tannehill | Miami Dolphins In Depth
Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland came into the press room to briefly discuss picking quarterback Ryan Tannehill before scurrying back to the draft room for the rest of the first round.

JOE PHILBIN:

Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin unfiltered on Ryan Tannehill – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Ultimately, the man responsible for deciding when – and if – Ryan Tannehill will start for the Miami Dolphins is first-year head coach Joe Philbin.

RYAN TANNEHILL:

Miami Dolphins execute their plan by drafting QB Ryan Tannehill with No. 8 pick | The Daily Dolphin
Jeff Ireland stressed patience, and reiterated that the Dolphins have a plan for navigating the offseason, when he passed on free agent quarterback Matt Flynn and didn’t get make any big splashes in free agency.

Andy Cohen: A Great Pick For So Many Reasons
I’ve waited a long time to say this: The Miami Dolphins have drafted a quarterback in the first round. How can you not love this pick? But, in my mind, the over-riding factor in making this the smartest of moves is that nobody knows Ryan Tannehill better than the Dolphins.

Dolphins are 'all-in' with Ryan Tannehill - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN
There is no bigger boom-or-bust prospect in the 2012 draft than former Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Is he the next prolific NFL quarterback, or simply a product of pre-draft hype that led to becoming a top-10 pick?

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill unfiltered at the NFL draft – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
There’s plenty to learn about Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who was drafted Thursday with the No. 8 pick in the 2012 NFL draft.

Miami Dolphins’ Ryan Tannehill: ‘I’m my own player,’ not next Dan Marino - Armando Salguero - MiamiHerald.com
History has already forced Ryan Tannehill onto the same sentence with Dan Marino because, like it or not, he’s the first quarterback the Dolphins picked in the draft’s first round since that unforgettable day when Marino’s precipitous fall marked Miami’s rise to passing heights.

MIKE SHERMAN:

Mike Sherman shares he thoughts about Tannehill | Miami Dolphins In Depth
Much has been speculated about what offensive coordinator Mike Sherman, formerly Ryan Tannehill's head coach at Texas A&M, really thinks of the quarterback. I suppose we'll never know the full story unless someone gets Sherman drunk on truth serum.

DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE LINE:

Joe Long looking to follow brother Jake to NFL
In 2008, Jake Long was the prize of the NFL Draft. Four years later, his younger brother Joe, a Wayne State product, is hoping to get noticed by the right team.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Miami Dolphins All-Time Top 100 Players: 25. Tony Nathan - The Phinsider
Tony Nathan ranks sixth on Miami's all-time rushing yardage list, with 3,543. He is also seventh on the all-time receiving list, with 3,592.

Ryan Tannehill: An Inside Look at the Numbers - The Phinsider
Your best source for quality Miami Dolphins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

How Does This Player Fit: Ryan Tannehill - The Phinsider
How will Ryan Tannehill fit into the Miami Dolphins? Franchise quarterback of course.

Miami Dolphins Updated Depth Chart - The Phinsider
Miami Dolphins Updated Depth Chart

Miami Dolphins 2012 Draft First Round Selection is Ryan Tannehill; What Will They Do in the Second Round? - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins have selected Ryan Tannehill in the first round - with somewhat mixed reactions from fans. Now, what can those fans expect from the team in the second round?