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The parallels between Tua and Tannehill – The Splash Zone 2/6/26

It sort of feels like deja vu with the Miami Dolphins quarterback situation. Back in 2019, the Dolphins traded away Ryan Tannehill to the Tennessee Titans as Miami began to enter a transition period. The Dolphins enter this offseason with plenty of questions surrounding Tua Tagovailoa. The quarterback is owed quite a bit of money, but if the team decided to release or trade him their would be some salary cap difficulties. But it became clear this season that Tua just wasn’t it and was benched in favor for a seventh round rookie in Quinn Ewers. Whatever the Dolphins decide, this appears to be the end of Tua in Miami and his exit is going to be so similar to Tannehill’s all those years ago.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Will the Tua-Tannehill Parallels Include Similar Exits?
The Miami Dolphins might move on from their 2020 first-round pick this offseason

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Jeff Hafley​

Hafley’s Comments Reveal Why Dolphins Fans Should Feel Better About Sean Duggan
Hafley had to fight his old boss to hire Duggan in Miami.

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Dolphins Quarterbacks​

Why the Dolphins’ Answer on Tua Remains Consistent
What to do with Tua Tagovailoa is the biggest roster decision facing the Miami Dolphins over the next several weeks

Chris Perkins: It would be crazy for Dolphins to bring back Tua
Tua Tagovailoa shouldn’t return to the Miami Dolphins in 2026.

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Dolphins Wide Receivers​

What to Make of Dolphins Signing Former Second-Round Pick
Terrace Marshall Jr. brings some size to Miami’s receiver room.

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Dolphins Defense​

Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Sean Duggan explains new scheme
The Miami Dolphins defense may be moving towards more 4-man-defensive line formations, wide 9 defensive alignments and press cornerbacks coverage.

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Dolphins Defensive Line​

Dolphins 2025 Edge Rusher Report Card: Team’s Most Disappointing Group?
It was not a banner season for the Dolphins’ edge rushers.

The Dolphins’ young trio of defensive tackles offer varying paths to fulfilling Sean Duggan’s biggest goal for Miami’s defense
Defensive coordinator Sean Duggan wants to be multiple on defense. Can Miami’s young trio of DTs answer the call?

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Dolphins Secondary​

Dolphins 2025 Cornerback Report Card: Douglas and the Rest
Miami lucked out with Rasul Douglas, but the rest of the cornerback room leaves a lot of questions.

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Dolphins Offseason​

Dolphins 2025 Edge Rusher Report Card: Team’s Most Disappointing Group?
It was not a banner season for the Dolphins’ edge rushers.

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Phinsider News You May Have Missed​

Which free agents should the Dolphins prioritize – The Splash Zone 2/4/26
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Dolphins add former second-round pick to wide receiver room
Terrace Marshall Jr. brings size and potential to the Miami Dolphins’ WR room.

Newly hired Nathaniel Hackett jumps ship to Arizona, will serve as offensive coordinator
Nat Hackett will be coaching in Arizona next season, not Miami.

New Dolphins offensive coordinator: ‘Tua can bounce back’
Slowik also preaches competition ‘at every single spot.’

Phinsider Survey: Predict the Super Bowl LX winner
Dolphins fans get a chance to vote for who they think will win Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/the-sp...loa-and-ryan-tannehill-the-splash-zone-2-6-26

 

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Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread & Discussion Vol. 664

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 16: Miami Dolphin cheerleaders dance during the National Football League (NFL) 2025 Madrid Game, match played between Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders at Bernabeu stadium on November 16, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for our Victory of the Week (VOTW) post! This evening’s conversation prompt is straightforward: What was your victory this week? Did something remarkable happen? Is there a small achievement worth celebrating? This could relate to the Miami Dolphins, your professional life, or your personal life. We all experience victories, big or small, and we want to hear about yours.

This post is for you, our site members, who are part of our Phinsider family. This is your opportunity to share your successes from the past week. Your triumphs can be significant, such as the birth of a new child or grandchild, or finally landing that job or promotion you’ve been working hard for. They can also be smaller victories, like winning $100 on a lottery scratch-off ticket, or any other positive experience you’d like to share.

This is your post to celebrate your achievements, so feel free to share them in the comments section below.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...ry-of-the-week-open-thread-discussion-vol-664

 

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Marino says Dolphins need competition at quarterback – The Splash Zone 2/7/26

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Dan Marino enters the field prior to a preseason game between the Miami Dolphins and the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Dan Marino may know a few things about being a great quarterback in the NFL. So when he talks about the Miami Dolphins quarterback spot, maybe we should listen. It’s no secret that there will probably be a change at the Dolphins QB position this offseason. All signs point to Tua Tagovailoa being on the way out, but who knows who will replace him. Whether Tua is on the Dolphins roster, Marino says there needs to be competition at the position. Competition at any position should make players better themselves, so it will be interesting to see how the new front office handles the quarterback position in the coming months.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Dan Marino: Dolphins need to have a quarterback competition
The greatest Dolphins quarterback of all time believes his team needs a quarterback competition this season.

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Jeff Hafley​

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Dolphins Quarterbacks​

Chris Perkins: It would be crazy for Dolphins to bring back Tua
Tua Tagovailoa shouldn’t return to the Miami Dolphins in 2026.

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Dolphins Tight Ends​

The Miami Dolphins’ new free agent signing is one of the greatest athletes in the history of the NFL Combine
Miami’s latest scratch off ticket has a legendary mark on his resume already.

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Dolphins Safeties​

Dolphins 2025 Safety Report Card: Minkah Leads the Way
The Dolphins safety room had some issues outside of Minkah Fitzpatrick.

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Dolphins Offseason​

NFL draft outlook: Why Miami Dolphins, Mansoor Delane makes sense
The Miami Dolphins enter the 2026 NFL Draft with needs at cornerback, defensive end, quarterback, wide receiver, tight end, guard and more.

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Phinsider News You May Have Missed​

The parallels between Tua and Tannehill – The Splash Zone 2/6/26
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Dan Marino on Tua Tagovailoa: ‘I think he was excellent’
Marino also states the Miami Dolphins need competition at the quarterback position.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/the-sp...etition-at-quarterback-the-splash-zone-2-7-26

 

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Miami Dolphins Fans Predictions For Super Bowl LX

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: A detailed view of the Super Bowl LX logo during Opening Night at San Jose McEnery Convention Center on February 02, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

For the Phinsider Question Of The day this past week, I asked:

What are your predictions for this coming weekend’s Super Bowl? Let us know who you think will win outright, along with the score and any other random or bold prediction that you would like to make for this weekend’s upcoming game.

Below are some of your thoughts and answers-

finfanfromsiam sees the Pats getting blown out. I’m here for that!

SeaChickens 41-Cheatriots 13….total butt whippin…….

Molly Polly II has Darnold winning the game and MVP.

Seattle wins easily, dominates with 38-20 victory. Bold prediction includes Maye with at least 2 turnovers. And Darnold just might be the SB MVP

ArtistfomerlyknownasTua2Hill has Seattle winning by a field goal margin.

27-24 Seahawks

USMCFinzFreak is rooting for a former underdog QB.

I am rooting for Sam; he has overcome a lot of adversity and is finally showcasing his talents. Go Sam!

coach k 13 says you can take his prediction to the bank.

Seahawks 31 Pasties 21, book it!!!

Cutie0716 says it will be the Pats. Let’s hope not.

28-20 Patriots

MiamiItaliano has the underdog story of a QB edging out the NFL MVP runner-up.

Seahawks by 7. 24-17 Darnold 3 TDs, Maye 3 INTs

UpInPensacola, do you actually watch the CFL?

Saskatchewan 25
Montreal 17

Oops, wrong trophy.

Seattle 42

New England 17

Left Shark says the score doesn’t matter.

I’m pulling for Sam. what a great comeback story.

Score doesn’t matter for me.

Finzy81 has the Seahawks D having a day against Maye.

Maye with three turnovers and 0 TDs against the elite Seahawk D. Ken Walker MVP , Seattle 27-10

Alpha6 says the Pats are a fraud!

Prediction:

Seahawks 38

Patriots 17

The Patriots are posers.

Weak schedule plus QB weakness will be exposed…

Well, those are your predictions for the big game tomorrow. Join us tomorrow for our live Super Bowl thread/discussion. Thank you, as always, for joining in on the discussion and answering our question of the day.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...i-dolphins-fans-predictions-for-super-bowl-lx