Veteran Quarterback Options For the Miami Dolphins In 2026: SMASH or PASS?

Miami Dolphins fans brace for a quarterback shake-up as the search for the 2026 starter intensifies. Kyle Crabbs lays out nearly 20 veteran QB options—from Malik Willis and Will Levis to Kyler Murray and Spencer Rattler—scrutinizing who fits Miami’s long-term aspirations. Are the Dolphins ready to move on from Tua Tagovailoa, and which names actually give the franchise a shot at stability?

Rapid-fire analysis sorts through a diverse list, factoring in rookie deals, trade targets, and veteran value. Crabbs weighs the payoff of cost-controlled prospects like Quinn Ewers and Tyson Bagent against high-priced veterans such as Kirk Cousins and Jimmy Garoppolo. With insider insights and references to Miami’s front office mindset, the episode unpacks which quarterbacks deserve a shot and how front office moves—like potential trades involving Austin Jackson or Minkah Fitzpatrick—could tip the scales. Is Miami poised for a true quarterback reset?

00:00 Insight on NFL Dynamics

03:59 Future Quarterback Plans Unveiled

09:34 "Jimmy Garoppolo's Decline Analyzed"

11:50 Quarterback Analysis and Concerns

16:49 "Spencer Rattler: Saints' New QB"

19:49 "Malik Willis Value Skyrocketing"

22:25 "Malik vs. Kenny Draft Debate"

25:24 "Evaluating Richardson vs. Bajon"

29:36 "Future Franchise QB Decisions"

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