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Miami Dolphins: A surprising decision to bench Ryan Fitzpatrick

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Miami Dolphins calls out offensive signals against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

According to reports, the Miami Dolphins will name Tua Tagovailoa as their starting quarterback after the bye week and the timing of this decision is quite surprising.

It’s no surprise that Tua Tagovailoa would one day take over the reins of the Miami Dolphins starting quarterback role, but the timing of the team’s decision to bench incumbent Ryan Fitzpatrick should certainly turn some heads.