Miami Dolphins’ star quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, is on the brink of the final season under his initial NFL contract, sparking widespread speculation about his future with the team. Despite affirmations from the Dolphins’ management prioritizing a significant extension for Tagovailoa, discussions seem to have hit a stagnant phase, leaving fans and analysts curious about the potential outcome.
The debate heats up around the financial aspect of the deal, particularly whether Tagovailoa merits a blockbuster contract similar to those awarded to notable quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow. Opinions diverge, with some questioning Tagovailoa’s consistency and durability as justifications for a monumental pay raise.
Amid this financial quandary, FS1 commentator Joy Taylor ardently voiced her support for making Tagovailoa the league’s top earner during a recent episode of Speak. “@JoyTaylorTalks: The Dolphins need to make Tua the highest-paid QB,” she advocated, underscoring the NFL’s pattern of setting new salary benchmarks with each premier quarterback deal.
Taylor contended that Tagovailoa’s performance, highlighted by significant regular-season achievements and leading Miami to consecutive playoff appearances—a rare feat in recent team history—solidifies his case. She emphasized that the Dolphins’ focus should transcend financial negotiations, pointing towards the imperative of conquering the AFC East to secure playoff games at home, a scenario far more favorable than challenging opponents in the hostile, wintry terrains of Buffalo, Kansas City, and Cincinnati.
Currently, Joe Burrow leads as the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback, boasting an average yearly payout of $62.9 million. The sports community eagerly awaits to see if Tagovailoa’s future contract will eclipse this figure, setting a new standard for quarterback valuations in the league.