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Dolphins GM commits to Tagovailoa as starting quarterback in 2021
Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said this week that rookie quarterback TUA TAGOVAILOA will be the starter heading into the 2021 season. Tagovailoa started this season as the backup quarterback… More before eventually supplanting veteran RYAN FITZPATRICK as the starter. Grier said that Tagovailoa did a nice job coming in as a rookie this year, adding that the team was very happy with the young signal-caller. Tua went 6-3 as a starter with 11 touchdown passes and 5 interceptions, likely helping the Dolphins more than his fantasy owners. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Podcast: December 1 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire after Week 12 of the NFL regular season -- and put a wild new spin on the weekly SUPPLY BY DEMAND contest. Sponsored by Affordable Trophies. more »
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Jets QB Fitzpatrick fills in nicely for injured Tagovailoa
Veteran Miami Dolphins quarterback RYAN FITZPATRICK threw 2 touchdown passes while starting in place of injured rookie TUA TAGOVAILOA in Sunday’s win over the still-winless New York Jets. While Fitz played… More a nice game, head coach Brian Flores reiterated afterward that Tagovailoa would remain the starting quarterback when he’s healthy. The Dolphins host the Cincinnati Bengals next Sunday. Less
Source: Miami Sun-Sentinel
Tagovailoa pulled late in Dolphins loss to Broncos
The Miami Dolphins pulled rookie quarterback TUA TAGOVAILOA in favor of veteran RYAN FITZPATRICK late in Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos. Tagovailoa was sacked 6 times and looked like he… More twisted his leg awkwardly on the last one, but head coach Brian Flores confirmed that there was no injury (implying that the benching was performance related). Flores added that Tagovailoa will be the Week #12 starter when the Dolphins play the New York Jets. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Tagovailoa era begins in Miami
The Miami Dolphins officially named rookie TUA TAGOVAILOA the team’s starting quarterback beginning on November 1st against the Los Angeles Rams. While the move was expected to happen eventually, the Dolphins surprised everyone by switching to Tagovailoa with veteran quarterback RYAN FITZPATRICK playing well six games into the season.
Source: Miami Herald
Around the NFL: Tua Soon?
Miami is entering its bye week, but the Dolphins won't stay out of the media cycle. They're benching veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick in favor of rookie Tua Tagovailoa. This was inevitable, but it's a little surprising it's happening while Fitzpatrick is playing well. more »
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Fitzpatrick to remain starting QB for Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins announced on Tuesday that RYAN FITZPATRICK will remain the starter for the team’s Week #5 game against the San Francisco 49ers. With the Dolphins off to a 1-3… More start and Fitzpatrick having thrown more interceptions than touchdowns thus far, speculation has begun regarding the beginning of the TUA TAGOVAILOA era. For now, it remains the Fitzpatrick era in Miami. Less
Source: Team Blog
Podcast: October 2 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 4 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by Fantasy Index Weekly and RotoWire. more »
Factoid: More Fitzmagic?
Ryan Fitzpatrick, I think, is the most interesting player for Week 4. He’s a lesser quarterback (maybe entering his final month as an NFL starter) but he’s got some ability to throw it around, and he’s at home against a defense that’s been giving up a ton of passing yards. more »
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Fantasy News: Thursday night recap
There are 223 regular season games left on the schedule, and most of them will be more noteworthy than what we saw last night from the Dolphins and Jaguars. Nonetheless, every time teams take the field, we learn a little about them, and this one was no different. more »
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Dolphins name Fitzpatrick as starting quarterback
The Miami Dolphins have named veteran RYAN FITZPATRICK as their starting quarterback heading into the 2020 season. The announcement is not a surprise, with Fitzpatrick expected to win the job over… More rookie first-round selection TUA TAGOVAILOA all along. Fitzpatrick gives the Dolphins the best chance to win now, while Miami brings Tagovailoa along slowly. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Fitzpatrick the favorite to start for Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are expected to start veteran quarterback RYAN FITZPATRICK over rookie TUA TAGOVAILOA to begin the 2020 season. Offensive coordinator Chan Gailey has worked with Fitzpatrick previously, and the… More veteran quarterback knows the offense. While head coach Brian Flores is unlikely to name a starting quarterback soon, it’s likely only a matter of time before the veteran gets the nod. Less
Source: NFL.com
Tagovailoa awaits first hit on healed hip
Miami rookie quarterback TUA TAGOVAILOA said on Thursday that he won’t know just how healthy his hip is until the first hit occurs. With no preseason games on the schedule, that… More first hit will not come until the start of the regular season. If Tagovailoa can win the starting job over veteran quarterback RYAN FITZPATRICK, that could be as soon as opening week. While it may seem longer, Tagovailoa suffered his significant hip fracture and dislocation just nine months ago. Less
Source: NFL.com
Breida, Howard ready to “shock” the NFL in 2020
Miami Dolphins running back MATT BREIDA said recently that he and new teammate JORDAN HOWARD are going to shock a lot of people heading into the 2020 season. The two veteran… More running backs were discarded by their former teams but are expected to carry the rushing load in Miami. Considering that quarterback RYAN FITZPATRICK led the Dolphins in rushing with 243 yards last season, the bar is low. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Tagovailoa ready to begin NFL career
Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback TUA TAGOVAILOA said this week that he is “ready to go” just eight months after breaking and dislocating his right hip. Tagovailoa has not done any on-field… More work with the Dolphins since being drafted, but he has been working out on his own and he has also had access to the team’s training facility to rehab. The rookie is preparing for a quarterback competition with fellow signal-callers RYAN FITZPATRICK and JOSH ROSEN. Less
Source: Miami Herald