WHY HE’S WORTH IT: Tua makes this speedy squad go. 

The Dolphins have assembled an Olympic-caliber track team on the perimeter, with Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Odell Beckham Jr., Raheem Mostert, De’Von Achane and others blazing across the turf like a collection of world-class sprinters cruising around the Stade de France.

With Tagovailoa operating like a Las Vegas card dealer slinging winning hands at the blackjack table, the Dolphins’ RPO-based offense overwhelmed opponents with its sheer speed and explosiveness. He is a pinpoint passer with a quick release and exceptional anticipation, ranking fifth in completion rate (69.3%) last season even as he paced the NFL in total passing yards (4,624). The fifth-year pro is the perfect QB1 for coach Mike McDaniel’s rhythmic offense. 

WHY IT’S RISKY: Injury history 

Even amid Tagovailoa’s spectacular production under McDaniel, one concern stands out: The Pro Bowler’s medical chart is littered with significant injuries, including concussion issues in 2022 and lower-body injuries at Alabama, with a devastating hip injury prematurely ending his college career. He missed nine games in 2021 and ’22, including Miami’s loss to Buffalo in the 2022 playoffs. That said, he didn’t miss a game last season, improving his mark as starter to a robust 32-19 — highlighting just how important it is that he is able to stay in the lineup.