There was a lot of negative chatter surrounding the Miami Dolphins in the offseason. And after two weeks of play, it looks like it was well justified.
Mike McDaniel's seat might be getting hotter, but he's not the only one in the spotlight right now.
Once again, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's subpar performances have been a talking point, and the fans might not feel happy about his recent comments on Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
When asked about their impending "Thursday Night Football" matchup, the Alabama product basically admitted Allen was better than him at everything.
“He’s top tier,” Tagovailoa said. “If it’s not with his arm, it’s with his legs. That dude can do literally anything he wants. So, definitely different skill set for me. I can’t do half of what he does when it comes to running the ball and any of that, and then with how he can just chuck a ball down the field with how far and the arm strength that he has. He’s supreme when it comes to that. So it’s going to be fun to get to see him, get to play him again.”
Tua Tagovailoa on Josh Allen: "He's top tier... Definitely different skillset for me, I can't do half of what he does when it comes to running the ball and with how he can just chuck a ball down the field." (@MiamiDolphins) #PhinsUp pic.twitter.com/F27vbp9mho
— FinsXtra (@FinsXtra) September 16, 2025
Of course, there's nothing wrong with giving credit where it's due, and Allen is the reigning MVP for a reason. He's playing like the best quarterback in the league.
Then again, these comments come on the heels of Tua revealing that he told Tyreek Hill to "do his best to track his throws" because he can't throw the ball 80 yards down the field.
With all his glaring limitations, constant turnovers and doubts about whether he's a franchise-caliber quarterback, these admissions are only fuel to the fire.
The Dolphins could be poised for a change of regime after this season if they continue to struggle. McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier could be on their way out, but moving on from Tua could be more challenging.
His trade value could be close to zero given his history of concussions, steep salary ($53.1 million a year on average) and disappointing play.
Also, the Dolphins would have to take a $79.2 million cap hit if they cut ties with him in the offseason. That wouldn't be the biggest dead cap hit in NFL history, but it's still a lot.
Through two games, the former first-round pick has completed 72.7 percent of his passes for 429 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.
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