Despite a disappointing conclusion to their 2023 NFL campaign, there remains a significant amount of optimism surrounding the Miami Dolphins as they look ahead to the 2024 NFL season.
The Dolphins encountered setbacks due to injuries, disrupting what initially appeared to be a promising season for the team, particularly with their status as the league’s top offense in 2023.
Benefiting from an array of offensive weapons such as Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Raheem Mostert, and De’Von Achane, Miami’s games often evolved into high-speed contests where opposing teams struggled to match their pace.
At the helm of the offense stood Tua Tagovailoa, who demonstrated one of the most impressive performances of his career as the team’s quarterback.
Under the guidance of head coach Mike McDaniel, Tagovailoa’s exceptional throwing abilities were fully utilized, providing him with various options to pursue explosive plays down the field.
Although Tagovailoa is approaching the final year of his rookie contract, discussions about a potential extension between him and the organization are underway, as reported by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
According to a tweet from King of Phinland, citing Fowler, “Contract negotiations between the Dolphins and QB Tua Tagovailoa have OFFICIALLY begun. Chris Grier previously said they were waiting to get through FA & the draft to start. Fowler reiterated that both sides are very confident that a deal will get done.”
Per @JFowlerESPN, contract negotiations between the Dolphins and QB Tua Tagovailoa have OFFICIALLY begun. Chris Grier previously said they were waiting to get through FA & the draft to start. Fowler reiterated that both sides are very confident that a deal will get done‼️ pic.twitter.com/RSonIE3YWS
— King of Phinland🐬👑 (@KingOfPhinland) May 5, 2024
Securing Tagovailoa’s future with the team appears to be a sensible move, given his demonstrated effectiveness when he remains upright and free from injuries.
Although there are occasional instances where he displays excessive movement within the pocket and commits errors when facing pressure, Tagovailoa has undoubtedly proven himself to be a capable quarterback worthy of retention.
With McDaniel at the helm and a talented group of skill position players supporting him, Tagovailoa is expected to continue performing well in the near future. Therefore, the details of his upcoming contract extension will be intriguing to observe.