Three quarterbacks were available for the Miami Dolphins to face the Seahawks in Week 3, but it was hoped that Skylar Thompson would be able to remind everyone why he was selected as the number-two pick. That, however, did not occur at all. Thompson has absorbed multiple hits from Seattle defenders and hasn’t looked good against the Seahawks. He took some time to get up after getting hit again, and Tim Boyle has since replaced him behind centre. Due to a chest ailment, Thompson is out, which only makes Mike McDaniel and company’s quarterback problem worse.
The Dolphins have terrible injury luck right now. Although Tyler Huntley was recently released from the Baltimore practice squad, it doesn’t appear like he is now ready to play. It was confirmed to the fans’ dismay that Thompson would not be able to contribute much against Seattle. Prior to getting hurt, Thompson’s passing total was only 107 yards. Thompson’s inability to sense pressure contributed to the Seahawks’ ability to apply pressure to him. Doyle’s situation won’t get much better either, particularly given how little the offensive line is able to accomplish in terms of pass protection.
It’s clear that none of this is good for the Dolphins. Due to an injury, Tua Tagovailoa will miss a minimum of four games. He travelled to Seattle to encourage Thompson and his Miami colleagues, but the lacklustre offensive performance has only brought him frustration. Everyone can tell how much Tua is missed and valued by this squad. Given that Thompson is now injured, Miami may want to think about making a trade or, at the at least, give Ryan Tannehill a call to try to convince him to reconsider.
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