The Miami Dolphins improved at quarterback with Tua Tagovailoa in 2023. He threw for the most yards and touchdowns of his career, with 4,624 yards and 29 touchdowns. However, their 1-5 record against playoff teams in 2023 has raised questions about whether Tagovailoa can win important games. Dallas Robinson of Pro Football Network listed 15 possible destinations for Dallas Cowboys quarterback quarterback Dak Prescott
in 2025, ranking the Dolphins as the 8th possibility.
Robinson notes that Prescott is a “superior version of Tagovailoa.”
He mentions that Prescott's football intelligence could be a good fit for Mike McDaniel’s offense, allowing Prescott to work like a point guard in one of the league’s most creative schemes.
In 2023, Prescott had one of his best seasons. For the Dolphins, Prescott would be an upgrade over Tua. He has shown the ability to make passes down the field to explosive receivers and could take advantage of Miami’s dynamic playmakers on offense.
Updates on Tagovailoa's Contract
During the NFL Scouting Combine in February, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel indicated a potential extension for Tagovailoa this offseason. According to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.
“I’m very encouraged both Tua’s representation and our organization are hard at work,” McDaniel said at the NFL scouting combine on Tuesday. “Most timelines are impossible to predict, and my main concern this offseason has been communicating what Tua needs from his head coach and his offensive coaching staff — which is what things can we identify to continue the progression of your game, the same way that we have since Day 1.
“My belief has always been strong from Day 1 in Tua. It’s stronger than it was the first day I met him.”
Spotrac’s The estimated market value for Tagovailoa is a six-year, $302.7 million contract. This would make him earn over $50 million annually, making him the fifth highest-paid player in the NFL.
The Dallas Cowboys signed Prescott to a four-year, $160 million contract in 2021, making him the 10th highest-paid player in the NFL. He will become a free agent in 2025, so the Dolphins would have to pay him as well. Spotrac’s The estimated market value for Prescott is $50.8 million annually for four seasons.
McDaniel Praises Tagovailoa
McDaniel’s has continuously praised Tagovailoa since he became the Miami Dolphins head coach.
He believes Tagovailoa’s success in 2023 was due to his ability to stay on the field, according to Louis-Jacques.
“He had more reps than he’s ever had in his career because he played the full season,” McDaniel said. “In football, there’s a lot of things that can happen. There’s also a lot of things you can control. I think one of the best examples of taking control over your career is what Tua was able to do through training and being able to experience all the different things.
"I mean, gee, he had his first playoff game in his career. He got that chance because he was leading the team every week."
Tagovailoa had his first playoff game as a starter, while Prescott has been in seven playoff games in his career, winning 2 and losing 5.
In 2023, Prescott had his best season yet, throwing 36 touchdowns and 4,516 yards.
Like the Dolphins, the Dallas Cowboys have a tough choice to make. Both quarterbacks have played well statistically and now it's time for their teams to decide whether to keep them.
