The Miami Dolphins have an undefined quarterback situation at this point after Tua Tagovailoa suffered through multiple concussions (and his team’s ham-fisted handling of those concussions) in the 2022 season. Tagovailoa is taking this offseason to recover as much as he can, and has incorporated judo into his regimen.
Hopefully, Tagovailoa is able to make a full comeback, and even more hopefully, the Dolphins and the NFL will gain half a clue as to how deal with such situations. But if there’s any hiccup in that process, there might be help down the road.
USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, recently told People Magazine that he’s all about the Dolphins, for multiple reasons.
“I like to be around younger coaches,” Williams said, referring to 39-year-old head coach and offensive shot-caller Mike McDaniel. “I’d probably go to the Dolphins. I also would be able to play with Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Mike Gesicki. The defense isn’t bad. That’s probably my number one spot.”
Gesicki, who has been the odd man out in that offense for whatever reason, seemed immediately interested in the prospect.
Caleb, they tell you i’m staying with the Dolphins through 2024? I’m just trying to figure out what I should do with my condo lease… https://t.co/SO4QDDOEls
— Mike Gesicki (@mikegesicki) February 23, 2023
Not that this will happen anytime soon. Williams will be eligible for the 2024 draft, and he’s not yet sure what he’ll do after next season.
“I can’t say right now. The expectation from everybody would be that I would leave and go pro, but that would be a very, very in the moment kind of decision after speaking to family members and mentors that I believe in and trust their word.”
The Oklahoma transfer blew the NCAA away in his first season with the Trojans and his second season with head coach Lincoln Riley, completing 334 of 502 passes for 4,539 yards, 42 touchdowns, five interceptions, and a passer rating of 118.9. He also proved more than effective as a runner, with 113 attempts for 382 yards and 10 touchdowns.
I think the Dolphins might be interested down the road in a guy who can make throws like this. pic.twitter.com/trshjMstUJ
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) February 23, 2023
