The surprised many with their decision to start Tua Tagovailoa over Ryan Fitzpatrick in Week 8, but one factor was getting a view of him before potentially selecting a quarterback again in the 2021 draft, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Miami has four picks in the first two rounds of the draft, including a first- and second-round pick from the Houston Texans. With a 1-6 start to the season, the Texans' pick could end up being an early one.
As a result, the Dolphins "need to know what they have in Tagovailoa" before making decisions about the upcoming draft, which features talented prospects like Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields.