And with the eighth pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select...

QB, Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M.

For the first time since 1983, yes, nearly 30 years ago, the Miami Dolphins have taken a quarterback in the first round of the NFL draft.  Tannehill now re-joins former head coach Mike Sherman in Miami, now his offensive coordinator, and will quickly fall under the "next franchise QB" status from the Fins faithful.

Oh yeah, the last time Miami took a QB in the first round?

Dan Marino.

I'd say it worked out.

Keep checking back, as once again, Ryan Tannehill is the newest member of the Miami Dolphins.

New Dolphins' regime set to begin 2012 draft

The NFL draft is just about underway, as the Indianapolis Colts are all but on the clock in New York City.

As you can see above, the Miami Dolphins are ready as well for what many are tabbing the most important draft in franchise history.  

Experts have nearly unanimously pegged QB Ryan Tannehill as the Fins' number one target, and they could be right.  But hey, does anybody remember the 2007 draft?

Ted Ginn Jr. ring any bells?

Yikes.  The problem may not be the Dolphins not taking Tannehill, but whether or not they get the chance to.  Does Cleveland take him?  Minnesota?  Jacksonville?

Or will he fall right into GM Jeff Ireland's lap?

You'll know the minute it's announced right here on the Dolphinsider, so check back in!

Until then, lets put it to a vote.

Will the Dolphins take QB Ryan Tannehill with the 8th overall selection?

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Miami Dolphins 2012 schedule has arrived

Here is your full 2012 Miami Dolphins schedule!  Enjoy.

Week 1 9/9: Miami Dolphins vs. Houston Texans, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 2 9/16: Oakland Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins, 4:15 p.m. ET, CBS 

Week 3 9/23: New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 4 9/30: Miami Dolphins vs. Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 5 10/7: Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 6 10/14: St. Louis Rams vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, Fox

Week 7 10/21:  BYE WEEK

Week 8 10/28: Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets, 1 p.m. ET CBS

Week 9 11/4: Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. ET CBS

Week 10 11/11: Tennessee Titans vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET CBS

Week 11 11/15: Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills, 8:20 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Week 12 11/25: Seattle Seahawks vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, Fox

Week 13 12/2: New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 14 12/9: Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 15 12/16: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 16 12/23: Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 17 12/30: Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Check back later this week for a full analysis of the Dolphins' 2012 schedule!