Tyreek Hill, the Miami Dolphins’ star wide receiver, recently ruffled some feathers by leaving his own quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, off his list of the top five quarterbacks in the NFL. Now, fans and analysts are debating what it means for the state of the Dolphins’ offense and the relationship between Hill and Tagovailoa.
The List That Raised Eyebrows
When asked to name his top quarterbacks, Hill didn’t hesitate to name some of the biggest names in the league. Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield, Joe Burrow and former teammate Patrick Mahomes made the list. Tua Tagovailoa was nowhere to be found.
This is interesting because Tagovailoa was on Hill’s list last summer. He was replaced by Allen and Burrow, two of the league’s rising stars. What does this say about Hill’s confidence in his current quarterback?
A Season to Forget for Both Players
The 2024 season was not kind to Hill or Tagovailoa. For the first time since 2019, Hill didn’t go over 1,000 yards, and Tagovailoa was sidelined for stretches of the season. The Dolphins finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs for the first time since Hill joined the team in 2022.
Hill’s frustration boiled over after the Week 18 loss to the Jets when he told reporters, “I’m out”. He later clarified on Up & Adams in February calling Tagovailoa “my guy” and saying he’s competitive, but the damage was done.
Dolphins GM Says No Trade Talks
Not surprisingly, Hill’s comments led to questions about trading him. But Dolphins GM Chris Grier quickly put those rumors to rest before the 2025 NFL Draft.
“That’s not something we’re doing,” he said flatly. “We’re moving forward with this team.”
Despite that, the tension between Hill and Tagovailoa is still a topic of conversation as the Dolphins look to bounce back in 2025.
What’s Behind the Snub?
Hill says his comments were innocent, but the omission of Tagovailoa says a lot about the Dolphins’ offense. Critics have been questioning whether Tagovailoa has the arm strength and durability to run a high-powered offense like the one Hill was a part of with the Kansas City Chiefs.
On the other hand, some say Hill’s list is a personal bias rather than an objective analysis. After all, Hill played with Mahomes and developed chemistry with him so it’s easy to rank him high.
Can They Make it Work?
For now, Hill and Tagovailoa are teammates and both want to improve their chemistry on the field. Whether they can overcome this will depend on Tagovailoa staying healthy and elevating his game—and Hill buying in.
As the Dolphins head into 2025, all eyes will be on this duo. Can they silence the haters and prove them wrong? Or will the growing divide between them force Miami to make a tough decision?
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