The Miami Dolphins made waves on Wednesday when they benched veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in favor of Quinn Ewers ahead of Week 16's matchup versus the Cincinnati Bengals.
This major move by head coach Mike McDaniel underscores just how far Tua has fallen. Injuries and an alarming concussion history are an inevitable part of the narrative, but Tua just wasn't living up to the massive contract Miami rewarded him with, leading the NFL with 15 interceptions.
Hence, the pivot to Ewers. Skepticism is understandable when it comes to the former Texas Longhorns standout, given his inexperience and somewhat lackluster collegiate career.