The Dolphins’ QB situation is underscored by Tua Tagovailoa’s challenging 2025 season. He appeared in 14 games, piling up 2,660 passing yards and 20 touchdowns but also delivering 15 interceptions, his highest total in a single season. Tagovailoa was benched in favor of Quinn Ewers, raising questions about his long-term role in Miami.
“Let’s be honest, there will be conversation, and there has to be a plan because this league runs through that position,” Hafley said. “So, can I sit here right now and tell you what the plan is? No. Have we had conversations? Yeah. I’d be totally giving you a bunch of BS and lying to you if I told you that I had no plan. Can I sit here and tell you what that plan is? No, I can’t tell you. And you already know the answer to that.”
Analytically, Tagovailoa’s performance was hampered by pressure, with the Dolphins generating pressure on him more than 20 percent of the time. When he had adequate time in the pocket, he demonstrated that he can still be a productive passer, suggesting there could be a path to improvement if the protection and surrounding system are optimized.
Miami’s likely approach involves either adding a veteran quarterback or drafting a young signal-caller to push or compete with Tagovailoa and light a fire under him. The Colts’ recent example—acquiring Daniel Jones to compete for the starting job—illustrates the quarterback-market dynamics teams consider when shaping a plan around a returning starter.
As Hafley continues to shape his inaugural Dolphins offseason, the emphasis remains on building a clear quarterback strategy that aligns with the team’s broader rebuild. The details of that plan may stay private for now, but the commitment to addressing the position is front and center as Miami charts its course under a new era. (Source: ClutchPoints)
