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Miami Dolphins are counting on Zach Wilson as Tua Tagovailoa's backup despite past struggles

Miami Dolphins are counting on Zach Wilson as Tua Tagovailoa's backup despite past struggles

Time of India26-05-2025
Wilson to lead Dolphins' backup QB role this season (Image via: Getty Images)
The Miami Dolphins are placing a controversial bet by entrusting Zach Wilson, once branded a draft bust by New York Jets fans with a critical backup quarterback role. With starter Tua Tagovailoa's injury woes continuing to loom large, Miami's hopes for offensive stability may rest heavily on a player whose NFL career has been anything but smooth.
But is Wilson truly the answer, or just another gamble destined to backfire?
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When the Dolphins drafted Wilson from the Jets' rubble, fans and analysts alike were skeptical. After all, Wilson's highly touted potential seemed to evaporate under the intense pressure of the NFL spotlight. He was a No. 2 overall pick with a rocket arm but inconsistent decision-making and mounting turnovers tainted his early years. Despite that, Miami is banking on him to be their immediate contingency plan if Tua goes down again.
The alternative is Quinn Ewers, Miami's seventh-round pick out of Texas, who has yet to prove he belongs in the league. Dolphins beat writer Alain Poupart recently addressed this debate in a mailbag Q&A, emphatically stating Ewers won't supplant Wilson anytime soon. "It's absolutely Wilson's job to lose," Poupart insisted, the Dolphins aren't ready to roll the dice on a rookie who's still raw and lacks NFL seasoning.
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Wilson's arm talent and experience, even if underwhelming, make him the safer choice in Miami's eyes. Ewers, once a five-star recruit, now struggles with a comparatively weaker arm and zero pro experience, a risky proposition given the Dolphins' championship aspirations. While Ewers might develop into a reliable backup down the line, the immediate future demands someone who can manage the offense competently at the drop of a hat.
Yet, this decision leaves Miami fans uneasy. Wilson's history of underperformance is well-documented, and his stint with the Jets was riddled with questionable throws and poor field awareness.
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For now, the Dolphins want Tagovailoa under center as much as possible. But when injuries strike, the team expects Wilson to step in seamlessly, or risk another year of offensive instability. It's a high-stakes gamble on a player who has more to prove than most, and the NFL world will be watching closely to see if Miami's faith in Wilson is redemption or another costly mistake.
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