Dolphins’ lack of depth at QB ‘shocking’ given Tagovailoa’s history | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC

[@Mattswfc14]

The thought process of no competent backup makes sense for a season ending injury, because you won't win a SB with a backup starting 14 games. But, to not have one to ensure you survive 4-5 games missed through injury is malpractice. Going 1-3/2-3 means you stay alive, Miami could be 0-4 without Tua, and even if he could come back, the season will already be over

[@douglassmith1215]

You mean how the Eagles couldn’t win the SB when Carson Wentz went down? Or the 49ers couldn’t win when Trey Lance went down (followed by Jimmie G)?

[@killerb5726]

A year learning how to fall and now one said to him, don’t slide head first? This isn’t a durability issue, this is a lack of awareness on his part.

[@beyondthedetails]

Its both.

[@nickm-n4d]

Yup. His two worst concussions were self inflicted.

[@timflint25]

To me, it's shocking they weren't on the phone with Tannehill right away. He's the best available, and it probably wasn't possible to pry away Flacco or Winston or other sought-after backups. Or how about AJ McCarron?! The MVP of the UFL, a guy who's won NFL games? I mean it's okay to trust Skylar at 2, but Tim Boyle hasn't done jack diddly to prove he belongs on the 3rd string, and he's had plenty of opportunities to do so.

[@carlossaenz7485]

Mr. Ross ( I am so sick of saying it already and hundreds of thousands of Fin Fans). get ready of that awful gm called: Chris Grier. He is AND HAS BEEN the main problem for this franchise. Hiring aged and injury prone players. This fool Grier HAS TO GO. Enough of the BS...

[@romain8390]

He is the reason, he’s the guy who drafted to Tua Tagovailoa over Justin Herbert and forced the franchise to go all in on him, and this is what you get. he hasn’t constructed the roster with depth and talent outside of receiver and running back. They are finesse team that can’t win tough games. Be good for 8 to 10 wins, but you’ll never be in the Super Bowl, and if the quarterback goes down, the franchise is going to melt.

[@scottvann4267]

Jason Garrett knows what he's talking about. Those are some wise words. He would probably make a good G.M.

[@lastpme]

When everyone wants to get paid, it impacts other positions.

[@robertgonzalez4203]

GM Chris Grier did a good job setting up this roster? What a joke. The team is all flash no substance. O line and d line are trash. You got obj, waddle and hill and you draft 2 WRs and a RB? Gtfo

[@nickm-n4d]

Even funnier when you look at how much resources Grier had over the past 6 years. Dude had WARCHEST of draft picks. Anyone with half a brain could have built an okay roster with the amount of draft picks.

[@dkgdkg2178]

Kudos to the Colts! They have Joe Flacco as backup.

[@JohnnieVegas]

Hey Dolphins; I heard Colin Kapaernick is currently unemployed” 😮

[@saint6563]

There aren't enough QB1s! More than half the teams don't have a franchise QB. How the heck are they going to have a starter worthy QB2?

[@dustyadams5927]

What's shocking to me that no one's talking about is why wasn't Tua wearing a Guardian cap during games considering his concussion history and guaranteed $ . If this continues to be a trend i see Guardian caps being mandatory in the league.

[@theblinkerx]

B Flo tried to tell them. He simply can’t play at this level long term best ability is availability

[@garyspence2128]

Tua hadn't had his concussion issues when Flores was coaching him. But he was a young player new to the league. And Miami was trying to lure Tom Brady to the Dolphins. Flores was trying to run Tua off. Straight bullying going on. Nothing noble about Flores. He was still being an jerk, and undercutting his own QB. So don't get it twisted. Even Flores regretted his conduct concerning Tua.

[@RobertSmith-gn2he]

@@garyspence2128 They were trying to lure Brady and fire Flores to hire Sean Payton...... your timeline is wrong

[@debomyguy]

But Tua sure did gave Flores those winning records 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@theragingdolphinsmaniac4696]

No Flo didnt think he had any talent regardless of his injury history. He was 100% wrong but pigheaded Tua won’t protect himself so his injury his will always be a significant factor. But he was right about drafting Jordan Love because he’s the real deal.

[@nickm-n4d]

@@garyspence2128 Tua had injury issues with Flores. Also Tua was banged up in college too. But Flores' main issue with Tua was his skill ceiling.

[@theragingdolphinsmaniac4696]

Let’s not BS here. With the exception of a FG they are 0-4. The problems run much deeper than QB. McDaniel is totally incapable of adapting to the talent he has at any given moment.

[@fvw1187]

Tyler bagent is available i bet if you went to the bears

[@checkingoutgypsymike2075]

More than a few have him a Top 25 QB already, he looks like Tom Brady 2.0 when he's always moving the chains.

[@fvw1187]

@@checkingoutgypsymike2075 I've been impressed everytime I've seen him play.

[@davewhiting9730]

Miami's faith in Skylar is maybe one of their dumbest mistakes. They knew the guy can't win. So he beat out Mike White, so what? Horrible move Miami. We deserve to lose every game that Tua doesn't play

[@bengordon7635]

could I get a Mike McWord salad please hahahakakajafafafa

[@garyspence2128]

Lay off the weed...

[@bengordon7635]

@@garyspence2128 Miami dolphins are to blame for all my addictions ., the more they lose they more you drink and party

[@cambridgesqaureboy]

Tyreek hill is not the best player it’s Tua.

[@dolphinwizard13]

CHRIS GRIER IS THE LORD OF THE DUMPHINS!

[@JillSzepanski]

Like every other team has a great 2nd qb? 😂 Miami is fine. Defense wins. It's a long year. Relax. Finsup!

[@sonhuynh8222]

This is what happens when QBs make $40M+ …. There just isn’t enough $ to go around.

[@The_Zilli]

You mean they didnt want to put a capable QB behind Tua cause not only would it reveal what a fraud Tua is but it would also damage his fragile ego? Like I've said time and time again, Grier has done everything he can to not only justify his decision to double down on taking Tua after his hip injury but then proceeded to quadruple down on Tua at the expense of the entire organization long term future.

[@adamlynch6954]

No that's not what anyone means nobody thinks Tua is a "fraud"

[@The_Zilli]

@@adamlynch6954 Yeah, yeah they do LOL. Heck even John Middlecock over at 3 and Out was talking about how teams like the Eagles, the Dolphins, the Jags are probably regretting giving the big money contracts to their QBs right now when you compare those sh*t QBs to the Mahomes, Allen, Burrow and Herbert in the AFC. And folks will argue that both Burrow and Herbert are "injury prone" like Tua and should be treated as the same - unlike Tua, those two have shown to be able to go toe to toe with both Mahomes and Allen while Tua has not. Tua also lacks the ability to even stay healthy. Those are facts. The NFL sees it, you do not.

[@adamlynch6954]

@@The_Zilli when has Herbert ever gone "toe to toe with Mahomes and Allen? What has Herbert accomplished?? He has a losing record as a starter, hasn't won a playoff game , has an injury history and has constantly come up small in late game situations ... He is absolutely not above Tua Trevor Lawrence or Hurts and no where near Mahomes class so stop it

[@adamlynch6954]

@@The_Zilli last time Miami played the Chargers Tua had 466 yards and 3TD and Miami won the game and he clearly out played Herbert BTW

[@tay8259]

Ok guys, I think people are over hyping this narrative. So Skylar Thompson was the backup to Tua in 22' when Tua first had the concussions and almost beat the Bills in the playoffs that year. He's obviously capable as a backup. What's clear now is how hard it is to run this offense as well as Tua. That's what everyone under played, including the Dolphins management.

[@adamlynch6954]

Skyler was awful vs the bills in fact he's the reason Miami lost with his turnovers Skyler is awful

[@nickm-n4d]

Skylar played a couple good quarters against the Bills 2 years ago so that makes him a good backup QB? Thats not how it works.....

[@James-w8x1q]

Dolphins were INSANE to bet their future on such a brittle and injury prone QB!!!!!!!!!! AND, NFL should force him to retire as it is NOT just about Tagovailoa. If he gets injured by going back to playing and dies, the Enemies of the NFL will demand it get shut down!!!!!!!! That impacts MORE than Tagovailoa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dolphins should try to get Russel Wilson.