NASHVILLE – Ryan Tannehill was drafted by the Dolphins in 2012, and until a few months ago, it was his NFL life.
In Miami, Tannehill was a starting quarterback from Day One, and a pretty good one, too.
Then came the news: Tannehill had been traded to the Titans.
"A little shocked," Tannehill said on Thursday. "I knew something was probably going to happen, but didn't really know what. But I'm excited to be here in Nashville, in Tennessee. I visited the city a few times and thought I would like living here and it's been great so far. And as I got to know the guys on the team, the organization … I immediately felt like this was going to be a good spot."
A good spot, but a different role for Tannehill, something he acknowledges has been an adjustment.
In Miami, Tannehill played in 88 career games in seven seasons. He completed 1,829-of-2,911 passes for 20,434 yards, with 123 touchdowns and 75 interceptions. He prepared to play every Sunday.
In Tennessee, he was acquired to be starting quarterback Marcus Mariota's back-up.
"It's definitely a transition for me, definitely tough at times," Tannehill said of sliding into a back-up role. "But Marcus is great to work with, the staff here, the quarterback room is really great. So when you work with great people, and you are all aligned and in this thing together, trying to win football games, it definitely helps with that transition. I am just trying to take it day by day, get better each and every day. … I am excited to be here and help this team win."
Tannehill said he's focused on learning the new offense.
Sure, he loves playing football. But he said he has too much respect for Mariota to be consumed about replacing him, even if it's in the event of an injury. He was fully aware of the situation he was brought into in Tennessee when he joined the team in March.
"I have a lot of competitive juices, and I want to go compete on the football field each and every day. But I'm competing against the defense right now," Tannehill said. "Yeah, as a competitor, there are some things that are tough about it. But it doesn't take the competition side of football out.
"I think there's a lot of mutual respect between us," Tannehill said of Mariota. "I'm going to try to help Marcus as much as I can. I think Marcus has done the same for me. As long as we have that mutual respect and understanding that we're aligned in trying to push each other and make each other better. Ultimately, we want to help this team win. That's what we're here for as quarterbacks, is to help our team win. Lead the offense down the field and put points on the board. Like I said, we're aligned in that, and that makes all the interactions and the competition a lot of fun."
Tannehill, selected eighth overall by the Dolphins in the 2012 NFL Draft, has a career completion percentage is 62.8 percent, and his career passer rating is 87.0. A 6-foot-4, 207-pounder, Tannehill also has 1,210 rushing yards and six touchdowns in his career.
In 2018, Tannehill started 11 games for the Dolphins, and he completed 176-of-274 passes for 1,979 yards and 17 touchdowns, with nine interceptions. He missed the 2017 season with a knee injury. Tannehill started all 16 games for the Dolphins in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, and 13 of 16 games in 2016 before missing the 2017 season.
In Tennessee, he knows he'll be on the spot in the event Mariota can't play because of injury. In 2018, Mariota dealt with injuries, which led to then back-up Blaine Gabbert getting on the field.
Tannehill, who signed a one-year deal with the Titans, said he plans to be ready if he gets a chance. He said the quarterbacks are having fun competing in other aspects in practices. The two ran together in the sandpit after practice on Thursday as well.
"My end game right now is to be ready if my number is called," Tannehill said. "I'm going to come out, compete every day against the defense, try and get better and better. ... If my name is called, be ready to go and help this team win.
"I'm just (going to) work to be the best quarterback I can each and every day, and if the time comes where I can get on the field, I want to take advantage of it."
TitansOnline.com looks back at the NFL career of veteran QB Ryan Tannehill, who was acquired by the Titans in a trade with the Miami Dolphins. (AP Photos)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) walks out for intros prior to a NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens,Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
El quarterback de los Dolphins de Miami, Ryan Tannehill (17), se apresta a lanzar un pase previo al partido de la NFL contra los Jaguars de Jacksonville, el domingo 23 de diciembre de 2018, en Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Foto/Lynne Sladky)
FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Minneapolis. Tannehill, who became the Miami Dolphins’ starter in 2012 and has still never taken a postseason snap, may be about to play his final game for the franchise Sunday, Dec. 30. The Dolphins are wrapping up another disappointing season, and with Tannehill due a big raise this offseason, the team is expected to move on at quarterback. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) puts pressure on Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) warms up, before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass, during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill warms-up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) warms up, before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) gestures, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill signals a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) warms up, before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17), looks to pass during the first half, at an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass during a NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens,FL. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) gestures, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass, before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 41-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) congratulates Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brice Butler (14) after Butler scored a touchdown, during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates, during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates a touchdown with Brice Butler (14), during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) calls a play against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (NFL Photos via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass during a NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens,FL. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass, during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) walks out for intros prior to a NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens,Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) runs the football during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Raiders, 28-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill shouts signals at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks downfield for a receiver in an NFL game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws over Indianapolis Colts defensive end Tyquan Lewis (94) during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws the ball prior to a NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens,Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) loos to pass, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Bill 21-17. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) hands off two running back Kenyan Drake (32) before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass during the first half of an an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. The Colts defeated the Dolphins 27-24. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) runs the football during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Raiders, 28-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake (32) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill prepares to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes under pressure from the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Clinton McDonald, bottom sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill and center Daniel Kilgore give signals at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes under pressure from the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Miami Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
The Miami Dolphins huddle up on offense during a week 3 NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 28-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) watches the game from the sidelines, during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Dolphins 26-24. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) makes a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Miami Gardens, Fla. New York's rookie quarterback Sam Darnold will play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws the ball during a week 3 NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 28-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dolphins play the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 23. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill (17) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill speaks during a press conference of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/ Brynn Anderson)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17), warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill speaks to members of the media after an NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Dolphins training facility in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill signs autographs after an NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Dolphins training facility in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill speaks to members of the media after an NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Dolphins training facility in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass as Cleveland Browns defensive end Jamie Meder (98) attempts to block it, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphin quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass during the game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday December 4, 2016, Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Dolphins 38-6. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) runs the ball, during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphin quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass during the game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday December 4, 2016, Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Dolphins 38-6. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
Miami Dolphin quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes during the game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday December 4, 2016, Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Dolphins 38-6. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass, during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
(Tom DiPace via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the NFL regular season game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 in Seattle. The Seahawks won, 12-10. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) huddles with teammates in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Miami Dolphin quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass during the game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday December 4, 2016, Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Dolphins 38-6. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) smiles as he leaves the field after an NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, November 13, 2016. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 31-24. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) rolls out to pass during an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 16, 2016. The Dolphins defeated the Steelers 30-15. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill celebrates as his leaves the field after their win against the San Diego Chargers during an NFL football game in San Diego, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill throws in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill during an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Miami. (Doug Murray via AP Images)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill passed during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) leaves the field after play against the Buffalo Bills in a week seven NFL football game Oct. 23, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins won 28 - 25. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) speaks during a post-game news conference following an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 27-23. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) runs and looks to pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. To the right is Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Javon Hargrave (79). (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill throws during a NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill rolls out during a NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill celebrates a touchdown during a NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill rolls out during a NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) runs in a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates a touchdown with the rest of the Dolphins Brian Hartline (82) Charles Clay (42) during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. at SunLife Stadium. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
Miami Dolphins Ryan Tannehill (17) as he heads to the field during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fl.
(AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill, left, congratulates New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, after the Patriots beat the Dolphins 41-13 in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Miami Dolphins Ryan Tannehill (17) during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. at SunLife Stadium. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) wait to be introduced before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) talk after the Dolphins defeated the Vikings 37-35 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (94) during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2014, file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Miami Gardens, Fla. Tannehill stopped the Dolphins' revolving door at quarterback, and on Monday, May 18, 2015, they rewarded him. Tannehill signed a $77.7 million, four-year extension that keeps him under contract through 2020. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Miami Dolphins Ryan Tannehill (17) during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fl.
(AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, left, meets Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill, right, after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Ravens defeated the Dolphins 28-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill during a NFL football game in Miami, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Panthers won 20-16. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is greeted by a line of serviceman before an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Miami Dolphins owner Joe Philbin, front left, congratulates quarterback Ryan Tannehill at the end of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Patriots 24-20. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill throws a pass against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill throws a pass against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks up at the scoreboard during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) runs onto the field as the team is introduced before an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill during a NFL football game in Miami, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Panthers won 20-16. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline (82) and quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrate after the two combined for a touchdown pass against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
