Bills Mafia should be hoping that the Dolphins and Tua agree to a massive contract extension…
Since being drafted in 2020, Tua had a challenging start under coach Brian Flores, who seemed skeptical of his abilities. However, with the arrival of Mike McDaniel before the 2022 season, the Dolphins’ offense improved dramatically, aided by key playmakers like Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and the running backs De’Von Achane and Raheem Mostert.
Despite improvements in passing yards and touchdowns over the past two seasons, Tua has struggled against the Buffalo Bills specifically, with a 1-6 record as a starter. In these games, he has more turnovers than touchdowns, has been sacked frequently, and has only exceeded 300 passing yards once. This pattern underscores difficulties Tua faces under pressure, impacting Miami’s overall performance in critical matchups.
"You've got a situation because right now the Dolphins are not offering the contract that is the market value."
—@JeffDarlington on Tua Tagovailoa's contract situation in Miami 👀 pic.twitter.com/mJNSim86Zr
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) June 25, 2024
The Dolphins’ front office faces a dilemma regarding Tua’s future. While he has shown success in the regular season, he has yet to lead the team deep into the playoffs. ESPN NFL Reporter Jeff Darlington suggests that the front office may not be convinced of his worthiness for a massive contract extension despite his regular-season achievements.
For Bills fans, the outcome of Tua’s contract negotiations with the Dolphins could be crucial. A long-term extension would potentially mean continued challenges against the Bills, who have historically dominated the Dolphins, largely due to Josh Allen’s prowess and the strength of Buffalo’s defense.
In summary, while Tua Tagovailoa has shown improvement and success in the regular season with the Dolphins, his struggles against tough opponents like the Buffalo Bills raise questions about his ability to elevate the team to playoff success. His future contract negotiations will be pivotal not only for Miami but also for how competitive they can remain against their divisional rivals, including the Bills.
