Tua Tagovailoa makes major confession about Quinn Ewers’ first steps with the Dolphins

Will this be a transition year for the Miami Dolphins, or are they truly ready to make a serious run in the upcoming NFL season? For the first time in a while, it seems they have a quarterback room built to compete, with both Tua Tagovailoa and Quinn Ewers in place. It will all come down to how things unfold week by week.

For now, Mike McDaniel is confident that this crucial position is well covered. However, the development of the former Longhorn still needs to be proven and validated on the field, should he be called upon.

Tagovailoa has already started sharing time with Ewers in training camp, and his initial impressions of what his peer has shown have been remarkable. So much so, that he revealed his thoughts with a striking statement to the media after practice.

“I think Quinn Ewers has been balling,” the former Alabama signal-caller revealed on what his new teammate has shown in his first moves as a Dolphin.

Quinn Ewers #QB04 of Texas speaks to the media during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Talent emerging from the NCAAF

There’s no doubt that Quinn Ewers was one of the top talents at his position during the last college football season, leading his Texas Longhorns to the playoffs. The Dolphins took notice, placing their trust in him as one of the new backups behind Tua Tagovailoa.

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It’s clear that rookies go through a significant transition period when entering the NFL, so it remains to be seen whether the young quarterback can find his footing in the short term. What is certain, though, is that the QB room in Miami will be well-supported moving forward.

A new hope for the Dolphins

A top priority for Tua Tagovailoa next season is staying healthy, especially avoiding more concussions. His availability is crucial for the Dolphins to succeed, meaning smart play and strong safety protocols are key.

Offensively, Tua’s success will still rely heavily on Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. These two are explosive playmakers, and the QB’s accurate passes to them are essential for moving the ball and scoring points against tough defenses.

A major goal for the Miami Dolphins is to dominate the AFC East, aiming for a division title and a home playoff game. The addition of promising backup Quinn Ewers provides high-upside insurance, showing the team’s commitment to winning now and having strong depth at quarterback.

Miami’s first challenges

• @ Indianapolis Colts, September 7th
• vs New England Patriots, September 14th
• @ Buffalo Bills, September 18th
• vs New York Jets, September 29th
• @ Carolina Panthers, October 5th