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  • Dolphins Set to Replace Tua Tagovailoa with 53-TD Quarterback

    Dolphins Set to Replace Tua Tagovailoa with 53-TD Quarterback

    The Miami Dolphins are at a crossroads, and the future of Tua Tagovailoa may depend on this season.

    After missing significant time due to injury last year, the Dolphins were 2-4 without him and finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs for the first time since Mike McDaniel took over as head coach.

    Tua knows the stakes better than anyone.

    “I’m doing everything I can to stay available for the guys,” he said during the opening of Dolphins minicamp. “It’s knowing when is the time to give up on a play.”

    But despite his commitment to staying healthy, there are concerns about durability and performance.

    A Regressing Season Raises Red Flags

    In 2023, Tua had one of the best seasons of his career — a Pro Bowl season with over 4,000 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.

    But in 2024, his numbers dropped off. He was 6-5 as a starter and struggled with consistency and decision making at times.

    That regression, combined with health questions, has fans and analysts wondering if Miami needs to look elsewhere for long term stability at quarterback.

    Could Drew Allar Be the Next Face of the Franchise?

    One name being mentioned in Dolphins circles is Drew Allar, the highly touted quarterback from Penn State.

    Projected by some outlets — including NFL Spin Zone’s Lou Scataglia — as a possible top-10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Allar already has an impressive resume:

    • Threw 53 touchdowns in a single season at the prep level
    • Led Penn State to multiple Big Ten titles
    • Known for elite poise, arm talent, and leadership on the field

    If Allar comes back for his senior season and leads Penn State deep into the College Football Playoff, he’ll solidify himself as a top prospect and the Dolphins might not be able to resist.

    Scataglia’s mock draft even asks the question:

    “Is Tua really a franchise quarterback? Is this someone who they can absolutely win with?”

    The Culture Shift and What It Means for Tua

    In the midst of all this, Tua mentioned a “culture shift” but didn’t elaborate.

    Whether that means a new offense, locker room, or quarterback remains to be seen.

    What is clear is that the pressure is on for Tua and the Dolphins’ front office.

    If he struggles again or misses more time, Miami will be in a position to draft a new QB — maybe one with 53 touchdowns.

  • Why the Miami Dolphins Should Target Will Campbell or Shedeur Sanders in the Draft

    Why the Miami Dolphins Should Target Will Campbell or Shedeur Sanders in the Draft

    The Miami Dolphins have the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and the debate is getting intense. Everyone and their mother is saying the team should go after the best available OL or guard but the reality is the draft is unpredictable. The Dolphins have to be prepared for the unexpected – including drafting LSU tackle/guard Will Campbell or Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders if they fall to 13.

    The Unpredictability of the 2025 NFL Draft

    The 2025 draft isn’t top heavy so there’s a lot of uncertainty on how teams will rank and select players. That opens the door for talented players to slide down the board like Laremy Tunsil did in 2016 when the Dolphins got him at 13.

    The Dolphins have done their homework on players who might slide to them and that includes Will Campbell and Shedeur Sanders. Neither is expected to be available at 13 but the Dolphins have to be ready to pounce if they are.

    Why Will Campbell Makes Sense for the Dolphins?

    At 6-6 319 Will Campbell is a big dude with athleticism and SEC pedigree. He can play tackle or guard which could be huge for the Dolphins who need depth and reliability on the OL.

    His biggest knock? Allegedly his arm length. Some scouts worry his shorter arms will limit him at tackle in the NFL. But Miami shouldn’t let that scare them off. Laremy Tunsil spent time at guard his rookie year before settling in at tackle and it worked out great for the Dolphins.

    If Campbell slides due to measurables, the Dolphins should pounce. He can be an All Pro guard or long term tackle. Either way, getting someone of his caliber would instantly upgrade the Dolphins OL.

    How Campbell fits McDaniel’s System

    Under head coach Mike McDaniel, the Dolphins value athleticism and versatility on the OL. Campbell’s ability to move in space fits perfectly with McDaniel’s zone blocking schemes. Pairing Campbell with Terron Armstead and others could give Tua Tagovailoa the protection he needs to succeed.

    The Case for Shedeur Sanders

    Picking a quarterback at 13 sounds crazy, especially with the investment in Tua Tagovailoa . But no position is more important than QB—and finding a talented QB on a rookie contract can change your franchise.

    Enter Shedeur Sanders , who has touch, accuracy and anticipation for timing-based offenses. Critics call him “too confident” or “cocky” but that could be an asset in the high pressure world of football. And if teams shy away from Sanders because of character concerns, he’ll fall right into Miami’s lap.

    Would This Move Kill Tua?

    Drafting Sanders wouldn’t kill Tua—it’d just provide competition and insurance. With backup QB Zach Wilson entering the final year of his deal, drafting a young QB like Sanders means Miami has options beyond 2025.

    Plus, drafting Sanders gives GM Chris Grier and Coach Mike McDaniel more leash to build around whichever QB emerges as the long-term starter.

    Other O-Line Options

    If Campbell is off the board, the Dolphins could go for other o-line options:

    • Armand Membou (Missouri): Versatile tackle/guard with good size and athleticism.
    • Kelvin Banks (Texas): Polished lineman who can start right away.

    Both would help with o-line depth and talent.

    The Quarterback Conundrum

    Drafting Sanders would be big news, but it would put pressure on Tua Tagovailoa. But Tagovailoa has zero playoff wins in his first five seasons so he’s already under the microscope.

    • Pressure on Tua: Sanders would light a fire under Tua.
    • Long-Term Planning: Even if Sanders doesn’t play right away, he’d be insurance and future flexibility.

    Dolphins won’t likely use the 13th pick on a quarterback, but they shouldn’t rule it out altogether.