The Miami Dolphins almost made quarterback Ryan Tannehill a $100 million man this offseason by awarding him a $96 million contract extension through 2020. Seattle Seahawk’s defensive end Michael Bennett critiqued the Dolphins’ decision-making on Tuesday by calling out Tannehill and quarterback mediocrity throughout the league.
In today’s day-in-age, several “franchise” quarterbacks are being awarded for their splendid game-management and earnest potential. Meanwhile, Bennett believes quarterbacks are being simply overpaid for their mediocre play, when other positions simply wouldn’t get that sort of deal.
“Quarterback is the only position in the NFL where you could be mediocre and get paid.