"On Wednesday, he announced that Ewers would be receive his first career NFL start against the Bengals (4-10). The decision is complicated but simple, McDaniel said. The simple piece is I think Quinn gives this team the best chance to win. Our focus is obviously to win the next three games, but in particular like I told the players we are focused on beating the Bengals, so that is the motivation."
"Starting with Tua, it wasn't easy for him to hear. It was a tough conversation but also I think he exhibited what makes him a captain and a leader on this team. He understood what that means for his contribution to the team and how he's gonna help Quinn prepare for his first start. Tagovailoa, 27, completed 6 of 10 passes for 65 yards while throwing his NFL-leading 15th interception through the first three quarters of Monday's game."
"Zach will be backing him up, and Tua will be the emergency third. When asked what his thinking was for having Tua serve as the emergency quarterback, McDaniel said, I think it was the best for all parties involved, Quinn, Zach and Tua. McDaniel didn't stop there, however. All three quarterbacks I think they understood that my intent and motivation is concretely to do the best thing for the team."
The Miami Dolphins benched quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and will start rookie Quinn Ewers on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Dolphins are 6-8 and eliminated from postseason play. Tagovailoa signed a four-year, $212 million extension in July 2024 after leading the NFL with 4,624 passing yards in 2023. Head coach Mike McDaniel signaled a change after a 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and said quarterback play was not good enough. McDaniel said Ewers gives the team the best chance to win; Zach will back him up and Tagovailoa will serve as the emergency third. Tagovailoa completed 6 of 10 for 65 yards through three quarters while throwing his NFL-leading 15th interception and finished 22 of 28 for 253 yards with two late touchdowns to Darren Waller.
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