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The Buffalo Bills need a host of things, including a pass-rusher, wide receiver and offensive tackle, but drafting Ryan Tannehill with the 10th overall pick in the upcoming 2012 NFL draft isn't a bad idea.
The former Texas A&M standout would be much more talked-about if not for the insane talent of Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. Tannehill is a premier player at the position in this draft class, and he possesses many attributes that make him a potential franchise quarterback in Buffalo.
Buffalo head coach Chan Gailey likes to run his offense through a mobile quarterback, like he had in past years with Kordell Stewart or, to a lesser degree, Tyler Thigpen.
Tannehill is a top-notch athlete, having been a wide receiver for his first couple of years at Texas A&M.
Among his many elite characteristics, Tannehill has superior footwork in the pocket, and he can dodge pass-rushers and move in and out of the tackle box with ease. He's not a rushing quarterback, but he will extend the play at the next level and allow his receivers to make plays. Though his experience at the quarterback position is under constant scrutiny, he makes solid decisions in the pocket, and he is able to make throws off-balance.
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