The Miami Dolphins’ quarterback situation has gone from uncertain to chaotic, and Shannon Sharpe believes Tua Tagovailoa is to blame.
Tua Tagovailoa finds himself in a peculiar situation, having fallen out of favor with the Miami Dolphins coaching staff.
Head coach Mike McDaniel benched Tagovailoa in favor of Quinn Ewers ahead of Sunday’s game — and former NFL star Shannon Sharpe didn’t hold back in his reaction.
Shannon Sharpe: “He did too much talking for not being as good as he is”
Shannon Sharpe recently addressed Tua Tagovailoa and his recent snubbing at the hands of the Miami Dolphins.
Sharpe’s remarks came during his Nightcap Show, where he questioned both Tua’s leadership and his performance.
“For me personally, he did too much talking not to be as good as he is. He always has something to say, about this, about that.
“And bro, ain’t nobody trying to hear from you when you’re a middle-of-the-road to below-average quarterback. Keep your mouth closed.”
Sharpe didn’t stop there. He pointed to Tua’s recent behaviour — including reports of tension in the locker room — as another red flag.
Statistically, Tua’s 2025 season has been rough. Sharpe argued that those numbers reflect a player whose words haven’t matched his play.
Tua Tagovailoa responds to benching — but his future is unclear
Tua Tagovailoa responded to the news by acknowledging his disappointment but said he’d support the team in his new role.
“Naturally, I’d say I’m disappointed. That’s a normal human emotion. But outside of that, I got to do my part.
“My role here right now is to help whoever the quarterback is going to be for this team. I’m not happy about it, but it’s something out of my control.”
Financially, the decision could have long-term consequences. Tua is guaranteed $54 million in 2026, with another $3 million due in 2027 if he remains on the roster.
The Dolphins now face a difficult choice between sticking with their investment or moving on. And if Sharpe’s criticism is any indication, patience with Tua’s inconsistency may be wearing thin across the league.
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