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Heart of Darkness: The Comments on Ryan Tannehill's Instagram

Pro football fans weigh in on PracticeSquadGate

By Rush Roberts
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Recently we learned that Miami Dolphins QB (and Aggie WR/QB from 2008-2011) has been getting into scuffles with practice squad players and possibly coming off like a bit of a jerk.

Tannehill has not been very active on social media lately, but his most recent Instagram post (from July 29) seems to be a de facto receptacle for the heartfelt opinions of NFL fans online.

Back at it tomorrow. #justthebeginning #throwback #mnf

A photo posted by Ryan Tannehill (@rtannehill17) on

Here is a sampling of some of what's being said.

Support

  • tonysylvester11Cmon tannehill prove all your haters wrong Sunday against the jets
  • maxwell_rees#finsup keep doing work ryan
  • sir_holdenStay humble man and don't let it get to your head. We need you to step up and carry this team, and be a leader of this franchise. Do what you must to demand of this but don't disrespect. I'm not defending you for nothing man. Make us proud.@rtannehill17 #miamidolphins
  • _angelica_2003_It's so awesome you came from big spring that's were I live Go STEERS
  • _loveeleitannehill isn't the problem you idiots it's our sorry ass line and our shit ass coach,,,, #dolphinsuck
  • phintastic21Run Ryan these fuckers are gonna get you killed. If you were on a real team you would have more than half a second to throw the ball. You deserve better. With time to throw you could be great. Don't let these dickheads bring you down. Your are a soldier. Marino would be on a fuckin wheelchair by know along with half the quarter backs in the NFL. When you get a chance punch Bill Lazor and Philbin in the fuckin face. When you finish do the same to the o line coach.
  • eric_hughes25Tannehill I want you to know that no Mayer what goes on in the NFL I see you as the answer to our deficit. Getting angry at practice squad players isn't cool but I'm just another nobody who doesn't know what goes on. I feel there are two sides to every story and u and the other guy apologize and get this season rolling.

Criticism

  • blkgee030Tannehill I'm starting to believe that you our what you our and that's a fuckin wide receiver because u suck shit please ppl him not having a offense of line is just an excuse the guy can't throw a deep ball to save his fuckin life and that's why him and Mike Wallace never got alone .. Overpaid yes, a franchise quarterback nope, overrated yes, your days are numbered in Miami .. I'm sorry to say but u suck garbage.. You've been surrounded with nothing but talent as far wide receivers goes and u still suck shit. Rayan must go #backupquaterback
  • ryanpatterson28Who rips on practice squad players? #jerk enjoy being last place in the division! #bust# waste of money! Sorry #miami fans

This user is apparently at least a partial owner of the team:

  • hofx@rtannehill17 you owe the practice squad your team and THE FANS AN APOLOGY. If anyone deserves practice squad money it's you. Get your ass in gear or get the hell off my team because we're sick of paying for your salary.
  • andrewpolletThis guy is a joke. Blasting the practice squad for picks he is throwing lol. He's got a hot wife and that's about it. NFL career quickly closing. @swillisseas
  • mahermeridenYou're done, consider reverting back to WR. Leaders don't talk like that. Sherman really screwed you over at Texas A&M
  • colinc4Your a joke you will never win anything your awful overpaid a disgrace to the league
  • originalfernieMoney doesn't buy class or talent. You're living proof of that!

Misc.


PEP TALK

  • shalyn.dennisonWhy don't you try a different snap count once in a while? You got potential to win, but not if you don't change things up. You're athletic. If you changed some stuff up I know you could then you could be one of the best quarterbacks out there. Get out of the pocket and do shit for yourself. You're O-line can't protect you. But don't act like you're all that. Because to be quite frank with you, you by yourself couldn't beat a team of 6 year olds. FOOTBALL IS A TEAM SPORT. It's in the definition! Your team is carrying you all the way and not the other way around. Try encouraging them instead of bringing them down. AND SHOW SOME FUCKING PASSION. If you throw a shitty pass then get mad. If it gets intercepted don't act like it's all fine and dandy because my friend, you are letting your teammates, your coaches, and your fans down. If you aren't in it to win it then take it in your own hands and grab some bench. Maybe a real leader will show up. Have a take-no-shit attitude for God's sake! If you throw a great pass and your player doesn't catch it or does something stupid, get in their face! If you fuck up, get pissed at yourself. But that doesn't mean you have any right to tell someone that they aren't good enough. Some could even be a better quarterback than you. At least Philbin got fired. Maybe Campbell will be smart and do the obvious make you work for it. Maybe the Dolphins will have at least one leader. Well other than Landry @v.royalty.s. He plays with everything he has, and I wish I could say the same for you. If it takes a 13 year old girl for you to realize this, then all hope for you is lost. Hopefully, Landry and and Campbell can motivate the team. Because it's obvious that you can't and aren't. Good luck with the rest of your season. You're gonna need it.

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