MIAMI (AP) — When asked Monday about the Miami Dolphins’ quarterback situation, coach Brian Flores paused for nearly 8 seconds before he answered.
That was plenty of time to stir up even more speculation regarding when top draft pick Tua Tagovailoa might make his NFL debut.
Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two interceptions and had a passer rating of 66 in Sunday’s 31-23 loss to Seattle, which dropped the Dolphins to 1-3.
But it’s unclear whether the Dolphins believe Tagovailoa has learned the offense well enough to take over Sunday at San Francisco, and whether they’re ready to expose him to an NFL pass rush less than a year after a serious hip injury ended his Alabama career.