It's Reese's Birthday! + Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel Benches QB Tua Tagovailoa

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Reese’s birthday and Tua Tagovailoa being benched.

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The Miami Dolphins have benched quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a decision that came after the team was eliminated from playoff contention. Head coach Mike McDaniel announced that rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers would take over as the starter, with the move framed as both a response to recent performance issues and an opportunity to evaluate younger talent. Tua was shifted to an emergency third-string role, signaling that this was more than just a short-term in-game adjustment. McDaniel indicated that quarterback play needed to improve and that the team believed Ewers gave them a better chance to finish the season competitively. Tua's benching carries major implications for the Dolphins’ future, as his contract makes releasing or trading him extremely difficult from a salary-cap standpoint. Has Tua played his last snap as a Dolphin? Did McDaniel make the right decision?

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