The Splash Zone 3/3/23: Who should Dolphins bring in as backup quarterback?

The Miami Dolphins learned the hard way last season about the value of having a good backup quarterback on the roster. Starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missed some time, which thrusted Teddy Bridgewater into the starting role. Bridgewater wasn’t fantastic but there were also times where he started and then got hurt. Which meant rookie Skylar Thompson was piloting the offense then. With Bridgewater heading to free agency, head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier will have a decision to make with the backup quarterback situation.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Wentz? Mariota? Will Dolphins tab veteran to back up Tua? - Miami Dolphins Blog- ESPN
With Tagovailoa's history of injuries, a quality backup is key for a team with Super Bowl aspirations.

Dolphins Quarterbacks

Miami Dolphins’ delay on Tua is smart if it means they’re waiting on X-factor Lamar Jackson | Opinion
Miami Dolphins’ Tua decision has an X-factor: Lamar Jackson.

Dolphins Running Backs

Dolphins would be ‘very excited’ to keep their top backs. Where things stand, and options
A look at Miami Dolphins’ running backs, available options

Dolphins Linebackers

Mike McDaniel expects a ‘big jump’ from LB Channing Tindall in year two - The Phinsider
At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said he expected “big things” from linebacker Channing Tindall in year two

Dolphins Offseason

Miami Dolphins Have Clear Connection With South Carolina Prospect and More DB Combine Chatter - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
Defensive backs conducted media sessions at the combine Thursday and several of them had interesting things to say about the Miami Dolphins

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Miami Dolphins News 3/2/23: Should Dolphins exercise Tua Tagovailoa’s fifth year option? - The Phinsider
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Mike McDaniel expects a ‘big jump’ from LB Channing Tindall in year two - The Phinsider
At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said he expected "big things" from linebacker Channing Tindall in year two

Celebrate quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s birthday with a look at some of his best throws this season. - The Phinsider
Tua Tagovailoa, 25, led the NFL in yards per attempt.

Report: Dolphins legend Jason Taylor hired as defensive ends coach for the Miami Hurricanes - The Phinsider
Hall-of-fame edge rusher Jason Taylor earned First-team All-Pro three times.

The Miami Dolphins Cap Issues With Possible Solutions! - The Phinsider
Every Miami Dolphins fan probably knows that their favorite team will enter the 2023 NFL season in a bad cap situation. According to overthecap.com, the team is sitting at $16,377,201 over the cap...