Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase offered a passionate defense of Ryan Tannehill on Thursday Xavien Howard Jersey , saying his beleaguered quarterback has showed improvement that continued into the start of this season.Tannehill will miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday against the New York Jets because of an injury to his throwing shoulder. Replacement Brock Osweiler has gone 1-2 as the starter but has played well, providing fresh fodder for Tannehill’s many critics.More Miami Dolphins newsDolphins DB Minkah Fitzpatrick will play vs. Patriots despite trade requestDolphins will try to regroup for Patriots after drubbing at the hands of RavensDolphins can’t contain Lamar Jackson, lose big at homeDolphins versatile offensive lineman Jesse Davis signs extension through 2022Dolphins trade Laremy Tunsil, Kenny Stills to Texans for draft picksGase dismissed those detractors in the media and elsewhere who argue it’s time for Miami (4-4) to find another quarterback.“What qualifications are we talking about with the people saying that? None,” Gase said. “So I don’t really care what anybody else thinks.”Tannehill, 30, became Miami’s starter as a rookie in 2012 and still hasn’t won a playoff game. He is 40-42 as a starter Laremy Tunsil Jersey , but 10-3 since midseason of 2016. He missed all of last year because of a knee injury.“You have an athletic guy that can move around as much as he can, and then his arm strength has been something that I’ve never been around before,” Gase said.“He has some rare qualities that you can’t find in a lot of guys physically. The more that he keeps playing, he keeps learning game to game. Where’s our ceiling at? I don’t think we’re close to it. I think we just keep getting better, and keep finding ways to maximize his skillset.”Gase said that in his first season as Miami’s coach in 2016, Tannehill made progress, and then played even better in the first three games this year.“I’ve watched the film Cordrea Tankersley Jersey ,” Gase said. “I sit there. We evaluate the scheme we’re asking him to do, and he does a good job on it.”Tannehill is expected to play again this season, but it might not be until after the Dolphins’ bye the weekend of Nov. 18.Titans at Dolphins Week 1 inactive players list; Brock Osweiler to serve as Miami backup QB The Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins are closing in on game time. According to NFL rules, teams must declare seven players inactive for each game, dressing just 46 players of their 53-man roster. Most of the time, those players are either younger players buried on the depth chart or injured players who will miss the game. With just 90 minutes until the game, the inactive players lists for both teams have been released.The Dolphins have declared wide receiver DeVante Parker Raekwon McMillan Jersey , quarterback Luke Falk, quarterback David Fales, cornerback Cornell Armstrong, running back Kalen Ballage, tackle Zach Sterup, and tight end Gavin Escobar inactive. Parker was listed as doubtful on Friday’s injury report as he continues to recover from a broken middle finger. Fales and Falk both being inactive makes Brock Osweiler the backup quarterback behind Ryan Tannehill.The Titans have listed tackle Jack Conklin, linebacker Rashaan Evans Charles Harris Jersey , outside linebacker Harold Landry, safety Kendrick Lewis, wide receiver Cameron Watson, guard Aaron Stinnie, and tight end Anthony Firkser as inactive. Conklin, Evans, Landry Jason Sanders Jersey , and Lewis were all listed as out on Friday’s injury report.The Dolphins and Titans will kickoff at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium at 1pm Eastern.