Tua Tagovailoa is the starting QB for the Miami Dolphins, but now could be sidelined again with a scary injury. But the story isn’t about that loss. It’s about quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered another scary hit to the head in the third quarter against Damar Hamlin.
After taking a hit to the head, Tagovailoa’s right arm showed the fencing posture, which has happened to him twice now.
NFL fans and even former wide receiver Dez Bryant called on Tagovailoa to retire at just 26 years old because of so much.
The Dolphins have enough talent to compete in a crowded AFC. They have two superstar receivers in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Odell Beckham Jr. hasn’t even suited up yet. Their running back by committee seems to be working, and the defense is at least average.
Even if Tagovailoa returns in 2024, Skylar Thompson is not a good enough backup. Here are some options for the Dolphins to weigh.
Bring Back Ryan Tannehill
During his tenure with the Dolphins, Tannehill was painfully mediocre. The Dolphins were stuck in the middle every season. After departing South Beach, he spent five more average seasons with the Tennessee Titans, where he was ultimately replaced by Will Levis.
But now? He would have Hill and Waddle in Miami’s modern offense. He doesn’t need to be the guy. Tannehill would just need to operate Mike McDaniel’s offense and bridge the gap to Tagovailoa’s return or the QB of the future.
Go Get Tyler Huntley
Tyler Huntley source: Getty Images While the Dolphins might prefer an option like Jameis Winston or Dorian Thompson-Robinson, the Browns have enough of a quarterback headache on their hands with Deshaun Watson. Those guys aren’t likely to be moved.
But Huntley was quickly scooped up and put on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. He’s technically the third-string QB behind Lamar Jackson and Josh Johnson.
Huntley is looking for another serious chance, and you have to believe he’d be an upgrade over Thompson in Miami.
Swing Big For Tom Brady
source: Getty Images While this scenario is wildly unlikely to happen, it’s worth noting that the Dolphins were penalized for tampering with Brady, who seemed like he really wanted to play in Miami. His kids reside in Miami, too.
If there was ever a time for the GOAT to come out of retirement, this could be it. As fun as that would be, it seems like we’ll be listening to him call games for the foreseeable future while leaving the quarterbacking to somebody else.
