Dolphins keep quarterback choice a secret

Since the loss of star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the Miami Dolphins no longer have a clear number one at the most important football position. Before the next NFL match, it is apparently not yet clear who will start.

On Thursday, Mike McDaniel finally thought it was “a little premature” to select a starting QB for Monday’s game against the Tennessee Titans to name. He revealed to local media representatives Dolphins-Coach said that he already had an idea of ​​the starting lineup, but that a final decision had not yet been made.

“I think I will definitely shout it from the rooftops when we find out,” the 41-year-old said. “The quarterbacks who are there today will be used later in the week and will have great opportunities.”

From the perspective of Dolphins fans, the ideal choice would of course be Tagovailoa. However, the regular starter is still on the injured reserve list due to the concussion he suffered in Week 2 and is therefore not allowed to return to the field until after the bye week at the end of October.

Miami’s QB room still includes Tim Boyle, Tyler Huntley and Skylar Thompson. The latter was already anchored for Tagovailoa the previous week. He was injured in the game against them Seattle Seahawks (3:24) but on the ribs, which is why his use on Monday is questionable.

Coach watched Thompson’s development

According to McDaniel, Thompson was carefully tested for his availability during training. “Skylar is a very tough guy, but it depends on how you can do your job and effectiveness. And every day since the injury you get an overview of what it could look like and how it could affect him,” the Dolphins coach continued.

“I’m really just trying to evaluate what he can do and the reps and the other guys’ performances,” McDaniel said. “I’m just trying to make the absolute best decision for the football team.”