Protection has been a problem from the start of the season, and Tannehill has been sacked at least four times every week. As a rookie last year, he was sacked 35 times, or once every 13.8 throws. This year he has been sacked every 7.9 attempts.
"It's something that we are determined to correct," offensive coordinator Mike Sherman said. "To make it through this season and have the success we want to have,Air Force One Scontate, we certainly have to minimize our exposure to sacks 鈥?not just for the health of our quarterback, but because of the negativity it creates in the context of the game."