"But, simply put, it'd be absolutely crazy for the Dolphins to bring back Tua. A large part of the Dolphins' recent changes is breaking from the past. Ex-general manager Chris Grier, ex-coach Mike McDaniel and Tua represent the past more than any others. On top of that, you know what comes along with Tua. The lack of mobility. The injury risk. And he most likely won't have speedy wide receiver Tyreek Hill. All of those factors spelled doom for Tua last season."
"You'd still have the above issues as well as the major issue of Tua's inability to perform against playoff-caliber teams. You know the numbers. In the 2023-24 seasons, the years the Dolphins should have made playoff runs, Tua was 2-10 against playoff teams with 15 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Further, he didn't make his teammates better. Neither Tyreek nor fellow wide receiver Jaylen Waddle had a 100-yard game against a playoff team in that two-year, 12-game stretch."
"The Dolphins have been noncommittal about the embattled quarterback returning. Miami's new regime of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, along with offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, have been complimentary of Tua, the 2023 Pro Bowl selection and the man many thought would lead this franchise back to its glory days."
Miami's leadership has been complimentary yet noncommittal toward Tua Tagovailoa. The new front office aims to break from the previous regime associated with Tua, Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel. Primary concerns include Tua's limited mobility, injury risk, and the likely absence of speedy receiver Tyreek Hill. There is uncertainty about whether Tua's confidence and accuracy can be restored, despite the possibility of strong future statistics. Significant evidence shows poor performance versus playoff-caliber teams, with a 2-10 record, 15 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 2023-24, and limited ability to elevate teammates' production.
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