By Omar Kelly, Sun Sentinel Commentary

6:06 p.m. EDT, May 23, 2013

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During this week's practice, the first where the offense faced the defense, Tannehill looked like a quarterback ready to take that next step. And it was refreshing, exciting to witness.

It is clear Tannehill feels comfortable in year two. This is his offense. These are his new weapons.

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"Last year at this time my head was spinning. I was just trying to figure out how things worked. ...

This second-year starter can get there by improving his completion percentage, throwing more touchdowns than interceptions, and performing better in the fourth quarter, when wins and losses are typically decided in professional sports. ...

If he improves in those areas Tannehill should produce an 85-plus passer rating, and during the past three decades when the Dolphins have a starting quarterback behind center with that type of efficient, solid play the franchise has produced just one losing season in 12 years. ...

Is that really too much to ask ...

and performing better in the fourth quarter, when wins and losses are typically decided in professional sports. ...

asking for 28 touchdowns in his 2nd year is probably too much to ask. I would be very satisfied with 22 to 24, and he'll probably run for 1 or 2 also. I think he will eventually become a perennial 27 to 32 TD quarterback.

Russell Wilson had 26 touchdowns passes last year. I think with the weapons Ryan has now, I don't think 26-28 touchdowns is asking to much.

Would you take 4000 yards passing 63% completion, 18 TDs and 6 INTs?

I mean, I think the thing we really need to see is his INTs go down, his TDs go up, his completion percentage go up and his yardage go up.

Those are signs of improvement.

Rule #1 for the QB is to avoid turnovers. I'm looking at Tannehill to drop his turnovers first and foremost.

considering he had 12 last year, you guys may be aiming a bit too high with 28.
I would be ecstatic if he doubles last year's number. We're not the Green Bay Packers yet, and He's not Aaron Rodgers.

If RT improves the things he needs to, the wins SHOULD follow. Emphasis on should.