The Splash Zone 1/27/23: Dolphins backup quarterback options

<div> <figure> <img alt="Buffalo Bills v Miami Dolphins" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/cA2E4QROJK8hmjrlSUcidTkWSG4=/0x0:5400x3600/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71911253/1427326523.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images</figcaption> </figure> <p><em>Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.</em> </p> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/-TUv5uWMvXcKunzf-Hc3hPSss0s=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19038079/new_splash_zone.jpg"> </figure> <p id="HCKIzs">For whatever reason, the football gods decided that the <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> quarterback room would be an injured mess this season. Tua Tagovailoa dealt with two concussions, Teddy Bridgewater dealt with knee and finger injuries, and Skylar Thompson got dinged up also. It’s unfortunate for Tua as he was playing really well when he was able to play. But availability is a huge trait at the quarterback position. There will be plenty of quarterbacks hitting the free agent market and it’s going to be up to the Dolphins to find a backup that can step in and win games when Tua can’t go.</p> <p id="ZVi8NO">You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.</p> <p id="dFDYOp"><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/exploring-miami-dolphins-backup-quarterback-212431620.html">Exploring the Miami Dolphins’ backup quarterback options and who’s most appealing</a><br>A look at the Miami Dolphins’ backup quarterback options</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="tm15Om"> <h2 id="ZJuZr9">Dolphins Defensive Coordinator Search</h2> <p id="Gxv8h9"><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/dolphins-candidates-defensive-coordinator-signal-194653440.html">The Dolphins’ candidates for defensive coordinator signal likely change in philosophy</a><br>‘You don’t stop where you left off. You continue to grow,’ head coach Mike McDaniel said of the defense when he was hired last February.</p> <p id="SerCJ1"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-defense-look-back-look-ahead">Miami Dolphins Defense Look Back, Look Ahead - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More</a><br>Breaking down the Miami Dolphins' decision to go in a different direction (in more ways than one) with their defense</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="PyTmvW"> <h2 id="XrkUMK">Dolphins Secondary</h2> <p id="u6VDk1"><a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/26/keion-crossen-had-shoulder-surgery/">Keion Crossen had shoulder surgery - ProFootballTalk</a><br>The start to Dolphins cornerback Keion Crossen‘s offseason included a trip to the operating room.</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="KmIS9s"> <h2 id="goA9eT">Dolphins Special Teams</h2> <p id="2JqCUb"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-2022-top-10-special-teams-plays">Miami Dolphins 2022 Top 10 Special Teams Plays - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More</a><br>Breaking down and ranking the top 10 Miami Dolphins special teams plays of the 2022 season, featuring Jason Sanders, Thomas Morstead, Jaelan Phillips and Emmanuel Ogbah, among others</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="SXP2bi"> <h2 id="hqqcD4">Phinsider News You May Have Missed</h2> <p id="RxG0jW"><a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/the-splash-zone-miami-dolphins-news/2023/1/26/23570626/the-splash-zone-1-26-23-miami-dolphins-interview-vic-fangio-sean-desai-kris-richard">Miami Dolphins News 1/26/23: Dolphins begin interviews for defensive coordinator - The Phinsider</a><br>Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. 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By you, I mean our faithful readers and site members. The season has ended, at least for our Miami Dolphins. Our team of authors has worked very...</p> </div>