The Miami Dolphins are now a genuine playoff club despite still needing work on the defensive end of the ball. They boast one of the finest offensive attacks in the NFL, if not the best.
That explosive offensive onslaught is led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who, despite his fair share of detractors, put up impressive numbers last season and was selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time.
As his current deal is about to expire, he is eligible for an extension. According to Adam Schefter, the Dolphins want to pay him, but they are unsure of his true market value.
Since Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who most people would say isn’t as outstanding a player as Tagovailoa, just received a five-year, $275 million agreement, the market for elite quarterbacks has soared like a hot air balloon.
Last season, Tagovailoa completed 69.3 percent of his pass attempts for an NFL-high 4,624 yards and 29 touchdowns. Miami finished second in points, first in passing yards, and first in total yards largely due to his output.
Tyreek Hill, a wide receiver who was already a top player when he was traded to Miami two years ago, has increased his output even further as a result of his adventures.
However, a large number of the Dolphins’ offseason additions have been oriented toward the defense, such as linebacker Shaquil Barrett and veteran safety Jordan Poyer, both of whom have at least one Pro Bowl nomination under their belts.
