Miami Dolphins Banking on Tua Tagovailoa’s Growth to Anchor 2025 Playoff Run
The Miami Dolphins enter the 2025 NFL season with a mix of excitement and pressure, as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa looks to cement himself as the long-term leader of the franchise. After an offseason filled with training, conditioning, and a renewed focus on durability, Tua’s readiness could determine how far Miami sails this year.
Last season, the Dolphins showed flashes of being a legitimate AFC contender, boasting an explosive offense powered by Tyreek Hill’s speed and Jaylen Waddle’s agility. However, inconsistency at quarterback and lingering questions about protection in the pocket left fans wondering whether the team could make the leap from playoff hopeful to championship contender.
This year, Miami’s front office doubled down on fortifying the offensive line and adding depth on defense. Head coach Mike McDaniel remains committed to an up-tempo, creative playbook designed to maximize Tua’s accuracy and quick release. Still, the narrative centers squarely on whether the quarterback can stay healthy and deliver in high-pressure moments.
The AFC East remains one of the NFL’s toughest divisions, with the Buffalo Bills reloading, the New York Jets energized by Aaron Rodgers’ return, and the New England Patriots eager to rebuild. For the Dolphins, stability at quarterback could be the difference between another wildcard berth and a true divisional crown.
Fans in South Florida are buzzing with optimism, hoping this is finally the year the Dolphins break through. The franchise hasn’t reached the Super Bowl since the Dan Marino era, but with a young core and a determined leader in Tua, the tide might be turning.
If the Dolphins’ offense can find balance, and Tua continues to grow as a field general, Miami’s 2025 campaign could be one of the most memorable in decades. For now, all eyes are on Hard Rock Stadium as the season kicks off with renewed belief.
Bears’ Tight Ends Steal the Show in Preseason Week 2: Loveland & Kmet Earn Top PFF Marks!
We've long heard about how Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson plans to use multiple tight ends in his offense since GM Ryan Poles selected Colston Loveland in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and in Sunday night's 38-0 preseason win over the Buffalo Bills, we saw that strategy come to fruition.
Both Loveland and Cole Kmet starred during the Bears' first series on offense, producing the two biggest pass plays and earning the highest Pro Football Focus grades on offense.
Loveland led the way with a 91.5 score, while Kmet was right behind with a 91.3.
The even better news? Quarterback Caleb Williams had the third-highest PFF grade on offense with an 88.9.
Williams' best throw of the night was a 29-yard strike to Kmet. It gave Bears fans a look at the kind of upside the former Golden Domer still has as a pass-catching tight end.
Another standout performer for the Chicago Bears on offense was third-year wide receiver Tyler Scott. He led the Bears with 54 receiving yards on three catches, one of which went for a touchdown.
Scott ended the game with the sixth-highest PFF grade on offense (83.0). It was the kind of performance he needed, as he's one of several players currently on the Chicago Bears' roster bubble.
