Look, Fitz wants to be a starting QB ... just like almost every other QB who ever tried out with an NFL club. His reputation is as a hot and cold gunslinger, but honestly, over the last 3 years he has just been a good QB, and that definitely includes last year. So, he will have an opportunity to compete for a starting spot at multiple clubs, but not in Miami. I find it highly unlikely that Fitz decides to stay, because, like almost every other NFL QB, if he gets his chance to fight for a starting spot, he is going to take it. This is where he is very different from Matt Moore, who accepted being a backup.
Also, Tua will be looking over his shoulder as long as Fitzmagic is here. If you want your starting QB to be confident ... you need to let Fitz walk. Thank him for everything, help him when he needs it, and say nothing but great things about him to other teams. He may one day come back to help mentor Tua ... but in 2021, Tua needs to stand on his own and claim the starting spot without a QB controversy.
I'm a big fan of Fitzmagic, and while so many people just parrot the old line about him being inconsistent and being Fitzmagic one game and Fitztragic another ... he hasn't really shown that over the last 3 years. Yes, he has had bad games--as has every QB in the NFL--but his overall performances have been good ... consistently good. He makes a subpar offense productive. He proved to be a fantastic leader and the entire team believes in him. Heck, one of Tua's strengths was his ability to lead ... but this team is 100% confident in Fitzmagic and Tua is in his shadow. Listen to just about any defensive player being interviewed and it becomes clear they all believe he is our best QB. Listen to almost any offensive player and when asked about Fitzmagic they glow with praise. Unfortunately, for Tua to grow and take over ... we need to let Fitz find a new team.
Thank you for the Fitzmagic ... it will always be appreciated. Now we enter the true rebuilding phase of Coach Flo's Dolphins, and the keys have officially been given to Tua. From now on, he will sink or swim based on his performances. No more training wheels.
Also, Tua will be looking over his shoulder as long as Fitzmagic is here. If you want your starting QB to be confident ... you need to let Fitz walk. Thank him for everything, help him when he needs it, and say nothing but great things about him to other teams. He may one day come back to help mentor Tua ... but in 2021, Tua needs to stand on his own and claim the starting spot without a QB controversy.
I'm a big fan of Fitzmagic, and while so many people just parrot the old line about him being inconsistent and being Fitzmagic one game and Fitztragic another ... he hasn't really shown that over the last 3 years. Yes, he has had bad games--as has every QB in the NFL--but his overall performances have been good ... consistently good. He makes a subpar offense productive. He proved to be a fantastic leader and the entire team believes in him. Heck, one of Tua's strengths was his ability to lead ... but this team is 100% confident in Fitzmagic and Tua is in his shadow. Listen to just about any defensive player being interviewed and it becomes clear they all believe he is our best QB. Listen to almost any offensive player and when asked about Fitzmagic they glow with praise. Unfortunately, for Tua to grow and take over ... we need to let Fitz find a new team.
Thank you for the Fitzmagic ... it will always be appreciated. Now we enter the true rebuilding phase of Coach Flo's Dolphins, and the keys have officially been given to Tua. From now on, he will sink or swim based on his performances. No more training wheels.