Tag

Benching

All articles tagged with #benching

Tagovailoa's Miami Era Ends as Falcons Offer Fresh Start
sports27 days ago

Tagovailoa's Miami Era Ends as Falcons Offer Fresh Start

After a volatile six seasons with the Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa's 2025 season proved to be his nadir, ending with a Week 15 benching and Dolphins' record $99 million dead-money cap hit to part ways; he landed with the Atlanta Falcons, where an intro press conference framed the move as a reset. While he publicly acknowledged the need to play better, questions remain about a decline in arm strength and overall play, making a potential Miami return unlikely and effectively closing his Dolphins era.

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson Express Frustration Over Benchings
sports3 months ago

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson Express Frustration Over Benchings

Tua Tagovailoa expressed disappointment over being benched as the Dolphins' starting quarterback, stating he is unsure about his future with the team and focusing on supporting his teammates. Coach Mike McDaniel replaced him with rookie Quinn Ewers for the upcoming game, citing Ewers' better chances to win and playing with more conviction. Tagovailoa acknowledged his performance has not met standards, leading to the benching, but remains committed to helping the team regardless of his role.

Jets Owner Criticizes Justin Fields and Defends Aaron Glenn Amid Season Struggles
sports5 months ago

Jets Owner Criticizes Justin Fields and Defends Aaron Glenn Amid Season Struggles

The Jets, struggling with an 0-7 record, have been heavily criticized for their offensive performance, especially Justin Fields' play. Jets owner Woody Johnson publicly expressed frustration with Fields' performance, suggesting that the quarterback's struggles are a key reason for the team's poor start, and emphasized that the decision on who will start in Week 8 rests with head coach Aaron Glenn.