Tannehill being on latest injury report is something to monitor

The Dolphins released their weekly injury report today, as they do every Wednesday.

Chris Clemons was on it with a hamstring issue.  I expect him to play.

Paul Soliai was on it after leaving Sunday's game with a knee injury.  He hasn't practiced all week and I'd be surprised if he played.

Dimitri Patterson was on it, as he was last week with a groin injury.  He's someone I also expect to play this week.

Then there was Ryan Tannehill, a name that took everybody by surprise.

If you remember back to the third quarter against Indianapolis, then you'll know why. Tannehill was sacked on a third down play, and got up with his right arm hanging.  When he got to the sidelines he was in noticeable discomfort, but shook it off and played the rest of the game just fine.

This concerns me, as it should you too.  Tannehill has been sacked a league high nine times.  He's on pace to be sacked 72 times this year, which would fly by the team record of 53 set in 1969.

Tyson Clabo has so far been a huge disappointment on the right side, and John Jerry, who missed most of the preseason, has been good, not great.  Mike Pouncey has been his usual stellar self, Richie Incognito has been solid for the most part, and Jonathan Martin has been pretty quiet, which is a good thing.

However, every one of these guys can do better.  They MUST do better.  If they don't, then I don't see Tannehill getting through 16 games this year.  The kid is tough, but nobody can be dropped 72 a season and just get back up 72 times, you just can't do it.  

You shouldn't have to do it.

Another person this could effect: Lamar Miller.  It's no secret that Daniel Thomas is the better pass blocker out of the two, and depending on how concerned the Dolphins are with Tannehill's health, don't be surprised to see a lot more Thomas and a lot less Miller.

Tannehill will be fine to play Sunday; he's practiced all week without any problems, limitations, or even a brace.  But this is absolutely a situation that should be monitored closely going forward, starting this Sunday.

As much as I love Matt Moore, it's in the Fins' best interest to keep him on the sidelines this year.

The protection MUST improve.

Quickly.