Tannehill poised to return to ’16 form

QB shows no signs of limitations during OTAs

While Cleveland wide receiver Jarvis Landry was using the offseason to sharpen his tongue, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was using the offseason to sharpen his game. It was against this backdrop Thursday, the last day of offseason workouts, during which Tannehill connected with DeVante Parker for a beautifully-executed 60-yard touchdown pass.

It’s been that type of offseason for Tannehill, who is recovering from a left knee injury that caused him to miss the entire 2017 season.

“That’s the QB,” left tackle Laremy Tunsil said. “I love having him back. He came off an ACL injury and we missed his leadership last year. Having him back is big for the offense.”

Anecdotal evidence from offseason workouts says Tannehill appears poised to return to his 2016 level, which included a career-best 93.5 passer rating.

“I think when he got hurt a couple of years ago, he was playing the best football that he’s ever played,” wide receiver Kenny Stills said.

The bigger question is whether Tannehill can surpass that 2016 level, which also, it must be noted, included a so-so 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

After all, organized team activities and minicamp are no-pads, no-contact workouts, which makes it much easier for a quarterback to stay in the pocket and deliver accurate passes. There’s no threat of be-