Tua Tagovailoa’s days with the Miami Dolphins may be numbered.
Earlier this month, the Pro Bowl quarterback made it clear that he would be open to a fresh start outside of Miami, and the organization could also opt for a fresh start after already parting ways with head coach Mike McDaniel.
Dolphins listed as best landing spot for Malik Willis
If the Dolphins do move on from Tagovailoa, they’ll need to identify a replacement. There’s where Malik Wilis could come in.
In a recent article, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report listed the Dolphins as the best landing spot for Willis, who will be a free agent this offseason, citing his relationship with new Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley and new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan.
“Assuming the Dolphins are done with Tagovailoa as a starter, Miami would be a logical landing spot for Willis. Sullivan and Hafley were both hired away from the Packers' organization and have some familiarity with Willis,” Knox wrote.
“Miami also has the foundation of a dynamic rushing attack in place, and Willis could complement it as a dual-threat.”
Obviously this would be a bit of a gamble for the Dolphins, as Willis has limited experience. He only has six NFL starts to his name, and though he has flashed potential in limited opportunity playing behind Jordan Love in Green Bay, he’s yet to demonstrate that he can be a legitimate full-time starter in the league.
Gambles pay off sometimes, though, and Willis could potentially thrive as the top guy in Miami. He’s still just 26 years old, so he probably hasn’t played his best football yet.
If the Dolphins do ultimately move on from Tagovailoa, Willis could make some sense as a potential replacement, depending on the price point.
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