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Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill, coach Joe Philbin 'on the same page'

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill said he spoke with coach Joe Philbin and they are 'on the same page.' On Wednesday, Tannehill announced he was starting Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders after Philbin refused to name a starter earlier in the week.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill said he spoke with coach Joe Philbin and they are on the same page, according to the Palm Beach Post's Andrew Abramson.

On Wednesday, Tannehill announced he was starting Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders after Philbin refused to name a starter earlier in the week. On Thursday, Philbin accepted the blame for causing a distraction by not naming a starter sooner.

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Tannehill, 26, has started every game since he was drafted by the Dolphins in 2012. In three games this season, he has 624 passing yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions.

The Dolphins are 1-2 and play the winless Raiders on Sunday in London.

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