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Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill Had Trouble With Tipped Passes In College

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill had trouble with tipped passes against Houston on Sunday, and it's a problem that dates back to his college career. As NFL scout Russ Lande wrote prior to April's NFL Draft, Tannehill tends to hold the ball low in the pocket:

"He holds the ball low on his chest while going through progressions," Lande wrote. "Further, he has a low release point at shoulder height, which causes him to pass like a shorter quarterback. Consequently, his passes get tipped at the line."

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Four of Tannehill's passes were tipped at the line by the Texans, and two of those resulted in interceptions; it was those turnovers that helped shift the game decisively in Houston's favor. Defensive end J.J. Watt was credited with three of the tips.

For updates on the game, stay tuned to SB Nation Tampa Bay. For more in-depth coverage, be sure to check out Dolphins blog The Phinsider. And for more news, notes and analysis from around the league, visit SB Nation's NFL hub.

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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