Tua has the perfect shot to get back on track
With 5 games remaining in the season, the Miami Dolphins are in the thick of the AFC Playoff race. Even better news is the Phins are playing at home over their next three games. So in this critical stretch, they have a strong advantage, especially against the Bengals who are their weakest remaining opponent. Miami looks to be a ‘lock’ to be 6-4 heading into the 4th quarter of their 2020 Season! What a shock considering how the media painted 2020 as another ugly year for Miami.
Tua gets the perfect tune-up game
The various PPH Bookie services have the Dolphins as a BIG double-digit -12.5 point favorite against the Joe Burrow-less Bengals. I truly can’t remember the last time the Dolphins were this big of a favorite. It must be years since they’ve had this level of belief from Vegas.
The Dolphins just need to stick to the script and play smart and physical football to get the victory. Playoff caliber teams take care of business and win these types of games. However, no NFL team will just lay down and give you a victory… so the Dolphins will need to earn this victory.
Another solid performance on defense is key to beating the Bengals because they’ll be without their starting QB. Miami just needs to continue with the relentless pressure and continue to get turnovers.
Tua just needs to get all the experience he can get
On offense, regardless of who plays QB, the Dolphins need to score points. Coach Flores has already stated that if Tua is healthy he is going to play. That’s fine because we need to see more from Tua. In Tua’s four starts, pressure has been his Achilles Heel. This is why he needs all the experience he can get because every snap will get him more used to the NFL game. Also, the Dolphins must see how Tua responds to his benching. Tua has the smarts and the work ethic to improve over time… if he stays healthy enough to play through long stretches of games.
Yeah, Coach Flores said this isn’t a ‘dress rehearsal’ for Tua this season, but Miami has two 1st Round and two 2nd Round picks in the 2021 Draft. So if Tua does continue to struggle, Miami should at least consider drafting a QB in the next draft. I’m not saying they would or should pull the trigger, of course. While I think Tua will be fine, the NFL is known to stand for ‘not for long’ for a reason.
Miami must have an elite quarterback to win consistently
Yeah, this might be a bit too much for some fans to hear. But Fitzpatrick is a free agent and will move on to get one more chance to start. This means we literally have no one behind Tua in the 2021 Season. As much as we all love Tua, the team comes first. At least if Miami does select a young QB early Tua gets immediate competition, which is always a good thing.
The only way for Miami to really turn this franchise around is with a top-flight signal-caller, so there’s no reason to stop trying to find the next Dan Marino. Let’s hope it’s Tua. These next five games are the perfect opportunity for him to prove he is both durable and the Dolphins leader of the future. Wouldn’t that be the perfect Christmas present for Phins fans!
What are the rest of the Miami Dolphins fans’ thoughts about the Dolphins taking care of business this Sunday and getting to 8-4?