Terron Armstead Advocates for Tua Tagovailoa as Dolphins' QB Despite Struggles

Mike McDaniel's Departure

• 💡 Terron Armstead expressed shock at Mike McDaniel's departure, noting it wasn't an immediate change like typical coaching moves in the league.
• 🏈 A recent conversation with Aaron Brewer revealed excitement for Mike McDaniel's future as head coach and the team's prospects in 2026, making the news particularly surprising.

Tua Tagovailoa's Quarterback Future

• 🎯 Armstead's organic opinion is that Tua Tagovailoa will remain the Dolphins' quarterback, despite a challenging year.
• 🔑 He acknowledges Tua had a "down year" and his performance was "not up to par," but highlights the team's significant investment in him as a franchise guy.
• 📈 The key question is whether Tua can "write the wrongs" and lead the team to compete for a Super Bowl.

Potential Coaching Candidates

• 🧠 John Harbaugh is considered a strong candidate due to his Super Bowl-winning resume, which provides proven experience in achieving the ultimate goal.
• 🤝 If forced to make a quick decision, Armstead stated he would "most likely go John Harbaugh" for the Dolphins' head coach position.
• 🚀 Mike McDaniel is seen as a potential offensive coordinator for many teams and a head coach candidate for the Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants, given their offensive firepower.

Player Focus and Offseason Challenges

• 🏈 Tyreek Hill is intentionally avoiding questions about his future with the team, focusing entirely on his rehab and getting healthy.
• ⚠️ The Dolphins face a critical offseason with numerous unanswered questions regarding GM, head coach, and quarterback decisions that need quick resolution.

The Human Impact of Changes

• 💔 Armstead finds it personally tough to see people like Mike McDaniel and Chris Grier lose their jobs, having built relationships with them.
• ✅ He understands the "results-based business" of the NFL but emphasizes the difficult human side of these professional transitions.