Dolphins’ QB Fitzgerald to return … After briefly contemplating retirement, Miami QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has confirmed that he will return for the upcoming season which will be his 16th. The Dolphins, of course, are still expected to select a QB with an early pick at the 2020 draft. However, and having Fitzpatrick, who led Miami to a rather remarkable 5-4 record over the second half of the season, back for at least another year may mean that the Dolphins may not have to force a pick. Miami currently has the 5th pick overall, as well as two other later first round choices, at the upcoming draft. The Dolphins have reportedly explored the possibility of trading up to the very top of the board in order to acquire LSU QB Joe Burrow, but that would appear to be a very long shot. Next up for the Dolphins would appear to be Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, assuming he passes the pre-draft medicals after under going season-ending hip surgery. Tagovailoa could be available when the Dolphins pick at #5; however, its even more likely that if Tua is indeed healthy that another QB-hungry team such as the Chargers, Panthers or even the Jaguars, who have the 6th, 7th and 9th picks respectively, might trade up ahead of Miami to grab Tagovailoa for themselves. All that is likely to leave the Dolphins in a situation in which if Tagovailoa is indeed their guy, they would also have to consider moving up. Again, however, having Fitzpatrick around as a security blanket for at least another year might very well ease the pressure on the Dolphins to force a move. Stay tuned!
