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Although Tua Tagovailoa has yet to absolutely show that he is the franchise quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, it seems that his position as the team’s QB1 is safe for the foreseeable future. That’s even after the firing of Brian Flores on Monday night by the Dolphins, with team owner Stephen Ross expressing his trust […]

The Miami Dolphins made waves on Monday after deciding to fire Brian Flores. After beginning the season off to a slow start, Flores led Miami on a miraculous winning streak to get back into playoff contention. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough and the franchise missed the playoffs again. For this reason, the front office let Flores […]

Among the top priorities for the Miami Dolphins in the offseason is to find a replacement for Brian Flores, whom they surprisingly sacked Monday morning. While there haven’t been any names floated as serious candidates for the head-coaching vacancy in South Beach, Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh is being rumored to be gaining interest […]

It’s the end of an era for the Miami Dolphins, as the organization had just shockingly fired head coach Brian Flores, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Brian Flores is out as the Dolphins head coach, sources tell ESPN. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 10, 2022 The Dolphins would later release an official statement about […]

The Miami Dolphins won their seventh straight game over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. Under the leadership of head coach Brian Flores, Miami has gone from an afterthought to playoff contender during their seven-game winning streak, though there weren’t always those who believed in the organization’s ability to make such a turnaround. […]

During the Miami Dolphins’ Week 10 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, head coach Brian Flores decided to sit out their starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa was nursing a fractured finger, and so the organization decided to preserve him and start his backup Jacoby Brissett. However, in an unfortunate turn of events, Brissett also went down […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores elected to start Jacoby Brissett over Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback for the Week 9 home matchup against the Houston Texans. Tagovailoa was limited in practice this past week due to both rib and finger injuries. While he was active for the game, Flores still opted to go with Brissett, […]

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver DeVante Parker of the Miami Dolphins received important updates to their injuries before their Week 9 game versus the Houston Texans. Head coach Brian Flores is optimistic that his starting quarterback will be available Sunday even though there is a bit of discomfort on Tagovailoa’s finger. With Parker, however, […]

The free fall of the Miami Dolphins continued in Week 8 of the 2021 NFL season, with Brian Flores’ team suffering a 26-11 road loss to the Buffalo Bills. While not a lot expected the Dolphins to come away with a win in that matchup against a vastly superior team, the loss still added to […]

Miami Dolphin head coach Brian Flores again addressed Tua Tagovailoa’s status as the team’s starting quarterback amid all the Deshaun Watson rumors. The way Flores spoke Friday, it sure seems as if the Dolphins will not be trading for Watson. Flores came out and said that barring injury, Tagovailoa will be the starter for the […]

Losing to a team that was winless in its last 20 games with a head coach embroiled in yet another off-field scandal, believe it or not, has caused the Miami Dolphins to hit rock bottom. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the Dolphins’ locker room has grown increasingly frustrated with head coach Brian […]

Recently, a report surfaced saying that the Miami Dolphins could acquire Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson while sending current starter Tua Tagavailoa to the Washington Football Team. Dolphins head coach Brian Flores indicated a sense of confidence in his quarterback, insisting that he is happy with Tagavailoa under center, according to NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe. […]

The Deshaun Watson rumors have been heating up again over the last week, with the Miami Dolphins right in the middle of them. It’s an interesting dynamic given the Dolphins’ investment in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. To his credit, Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has publicly backed Tua to the media and done it in front […]

Out of nowhere came more trade rumors regarding Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. After months and months of conversations, a report came out about the Miami Dolphins emerging as a candidate to acquire the Texans disgruntled star who is in the thick of investigations. But, Dolphins head coach Brian Flores answered a question about the […]

The Miami Dolphins are set up for a potential playoff run as they hope to knock the Buffalo Bills from the top of the AFC East. However, this offseason Xavien Howard has requested a trade from the organization, as he’s been wanting to renegotiate his current contract. There hasn’t been any noise in the rumor […]

The Miami Dolphins were just one game short of making the playoffs and dealt with turmoil all season regarding rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. However, head coach Brian Flores doubled down on his stance regarding his signal-caller. “If he had started the season, we wouldn’t have pulled him. We put him in. We’re in a playoff […]

Veteran cornerback Jason McCourty is heading to the Miami Dolphins. McCourty will have a reunion with head coach Brian Flores after they spent time together with the New England Patriots. The Miami defense just keeps getting better and they will be a fun team to watch this season. The #Dolphins are signing veteran CB Jason […]

Kyle Van Noy will find himself back in familiar surroundings in the 2021 season after signing with the New England Patriots on March 19th. But that opportunity wouldn’t have come about if not for Van Noy being caught off guard by his release from the Miami Dolphins. It likely will turn out to be a […]

Now that former Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is reportedly planning to return in the 2021 season, the question is which team will sign him and give him an opportunity to play. Even if Fitzpatrick will likely have a solid market in free agency, the Dolphins shouldn’t be ruled out. Dolphins head coach Brian Flores […]

The 2020 NFL season has ended. Awards for individual achievements, including the NFL Coach of the Year, won’t be handed out until Feb.6 at the 10th annual NFL Honors awards show. The awards show will be conducted virtually due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic made an already arduous job as an NFL head […]

The Miami Dolphins pulled out a barn burner of a win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, 26-25, thanks to some FitzMagic. Dolphins head coach Brian Flores went to backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in the fourth quarter of the tight contest on Saturday, replacing rookie Tua Tagovailoa. Fitz rewarded his coach’s faith by delivering […]

Sunday will showcase a highly-anticipated matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins. This contest will also feature a battle between two of the top coaches in the NFL today in Andy Reid and Brian Flores — two shot-callers that have a bit of history between them. Last year, the Chiefs were able […]

The Miami Dolphins have been on a hot streak over the past few weeks. Amid all the health concerns brought about by injuries and COVID-19, the team has managed to slowly figure things out as they’re poised to make their first trip back to the postseason since 2016. Their next game, though, is arguably their […]

Tua Tagovailoa was unable to suit up for the Miami Dolphins in Week 12 due to a thumb ailment, but he’s apparently nearing a return. While the Dolphins prepare for the Cincinnati Bengals, Tagovailoa discussed his progress on recovering from his thumb injury. “I’m feeling good,” Tagovailoa said via the Miami Herald. “I think that’s […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has yet to have a concrete idea regarding the current condition of starting gunslinger Tua Tagovailoa, as quoted by Safid Deen. The rookie previously jammed his finger during a team practice prior to their encounter against the New York Jets in Week 12 which caused him to sit out […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores benched rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in Week 11 against the Denver Broncos. However, Tagovailoa will be starting again in Week 12 versus the lowly New York Jets, who are still winless on the season. During his media session with Dolphins reporters on Monday, Flores said he fully expects Tagovailoa […]

It looks like Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and head coach Brian Flores already have a strong relationship after two games. Tagovailoa, who is 2-0 as a starter in the NFL, gave the Week 9 game ball to Flores after the Dolphins defeated the Arizona Cardinals. The two hugged it out after Miami’s win […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores had high praise for his rookie quarterback on Sunday afternoon, highlighting Tua Tagovailoa’s role in helping pace the surprising AFC East contenders to a 34-31 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The win improved the Dolphins to 5-3 on the season, and Flores couldn’t be more proud of Tagovailoa after […]

The Miami Dolphins could be shorthanded at running back in Week 9, with Matt Breida’s status in jeopardy. Ahead of Miami’s bout with the Arizona Cardinals, Brian Flores shed some light on Breida’s availability for Sunday, per ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe. Brian Flores isn’t ruling out Matt Breida yet but noted that “hamstrings are tough.” Seems […]

The Los Angeles Rams will seek to close out the first half of their 2020 season with a second straight win as they face the Miami Dolphins. Lining up against a rookie quarterback making his NFL debut in Tua Tagovailoa, Los Angeles is likely looking to capitalize against a team more concerned with its future, […]

The respect for Ryan Fitzpatrick in Miami may have hit an all-time low. After being demoted from starting quarterback last week, Fitzpatrick may soon find himself at the center of trade talks, and head coach for the Miami Dolphins, Brian Flores, isn’t doing much of anything to soothe the veteran’s worry. Dolphins coach Brian Flores […]

The Miami Dolphins organization recently decided to head into a different direction with rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa getting the nod to be the team’s starter moving forward. Veteran playmaker Ryan Fitzpatrick was then relegated to the backseat and will serve as the 22-year-old’s backup in their coming games. Dolphins head coach Brian Flores bared that […]

The fans of the struggling Miami Dolphins franchise saw a light at the end of the tunnel when the team selected Tua Tagovailoa with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. However, it will take them longer than expected to see their prized recruit take the field as the team’s starting quarterback. Dolphins […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores suggested Monday the team will continue to roll with veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starting quarterback, though it was hardly a ringing endorsement. The Dolphins have been operating with the notion Fitzpatrick would essentially be grooming 2020 first-round pick Tua Tagovailoa. Flores indicated this still appears to be the […]

The Miami Dolphins managed to secure their first win of the 2020 NFL season in dominant fashion over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Aside from the victory, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was able to back up his talk about beards being superior over mustaches. Of course, Fitzpatrick had plenty of help making his case against Minshew. Head coach […]

The Miami Dolphins are caught in an uncertain situation as they attempt to prepare for an encounter with a new-look New England Patriots side. The offense will be unlike any other in the past as 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton will now take over the reins from long-time quarterback Tom Brady. Head coach Brian Flores […]

Running back Leonard Fournette has become the latest notable addition to hit the market after being waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Perhaps there could be a situation where he does not have to leave the state of Florida by signing with the Miami Dolphins. According to Josh Tolentino of The Athletic, head coach Brian Flores […]

The Miami Dolphins selected quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He is now set to be the face of their franchise for a long time. However, there is a bit of an issue to start it all off. Tagovailoa is still recovery from some injury problems. In turn, he’ll […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick had a tough time getting himself ready to practice on Saturday after hearing the news of his mother passing. While Brian Flores walked with him off of the field before practice, the Miami Dolphins head coach shared what his message was to Fitzpatrick, per Clay Ferraro of WPLG. “You want to be strong, […]