Its being reported in multiple places that Ewers is getting the start this week against the Bengals. LETS GO Q!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McDaniel has just dug his own grave. Does he really think this is going to save his job? We have all seen his offense operated without Tua. Dig in for a long rebuild, the Dolphins will not be competitive for a long time.
I just saw this and was going to post it. As I said in one of the other threads, I was a supporter of Tua and I believed in him. I think his 2023 season was unbelievably lights out and felt we were RIGHT there on the edge to take the next step and I thought last season was going to be that season to do it. Sadly, it didn't and Tua has been regressing ever since. I watched a video this morning on every pass Tua threw in 2024. He looked sharp and his throws were on a dot...until the Houston Texans game. After that game where his hip was injured, his throws were not as sharp or crisp, often lofting...and they've only gotten worse since then. I always knew Tua was going to have a short career, but I didn't think it was going to start spiraling down as soon as it has. Benching Tua and starting Ewers is a smart move on McDaniel's part. McDaniel's future in Miami is in question. His benching Tua demonstrates he's willing to look elsewhere for answers, but can McDaniel put together a string of wins to show that he is still the guy. Does Ewers have what it takes to step up and show that he could be the answer? Three weeks to go to find out.
I also like this move for multiple reasons. #1, Let Tua sit for a few weeks as some of those, "After practice and games, I don't think about football" comments come back to haunt him. Let the guy daydream about his family from the bench for three weeks. #2, Ewers may be the guy, he may not be. The only way we know is by playing him and since the season is now officially lost, this is the perfect time to give him a short tryout. If he's clearly not ready after his first start, then start Wilson the following week. #3, I don't think this is a bad move by McDaniel and I don't think it hurts his job security. The best man should start, period, and he's showing that he's more interested in Miami's future than he is in job security. I'm sure it wasn't an easy call and I respect him for it. #4, Ross needs a new GM and we all know GMs like to name their QBs. This opens the door for that process- how does Ewers look as a starter? Has Wilson tuned a corner (LOL, no!)? This lets Ross and potential candidates see exactly what we have and it helps to shape the draft next year. #5, I've speculated that maybe Tua/Miami is hiding a hip or back injury...it's just a guess on my part. Maybe he's just getting fat and lazy, I don't know. But I can't see how the rest would hurt him if he was going to return next year. Benching Tua could actually be the best thing for Tua.
I don't care if Ewers throws 6 pick 6s. As long as I don’t have to see that stupid *** smile ever again in fine with it.
Good. Please run a traditional scheme and let the rook cook! Let's go! We need film on guys performing in a system that is more likely to be in place once McDaniel is gone
