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The afternoon of Friday, July 26, 2024, came alive with a big splash: the latest NFL quarterback megadeal. For the Miami Dolphins, the news held a deeper meaning that money couldn't quantify.
Miami, maligned at the quarterback position for decades, had a starter it could trust. Tua Tagovailoa's four-year, $212.4 million extension -- including $167 million in guarantees -- signified stability for which the franchise was starved. Miami started 21 quarterbacks between Dan Marino's retirement after the 1999 season and drafting Tagovailoa in 2020. The Dolphins lauded the deal for Tagovailoa, who led the NFL in passing (4,624 yards) in 2023.…
