This year’s yearly cycle came to an end early when it was decided that the Miami Dolphins were cursed.

Dolphins is the name of futility. On September 30, 2024, during Monday Night Football at Hard Rock Stadium in front of a national television audience, backup quarterback Tyler Huntley lunges for a fumble against the Tennessee

Completing the annual cycle of life that starts with thinking of the Miami Dolphins as a contender and concludes with admitting that the team is physically cursed is what it means to be a true fan.

The realization that we’d all been duped came early in the season after Miami’s 31-12 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football, which had never before ended in a victory.

The dolphins ought to feel ashamed of themselves because they are.

It’s time to face the facts following their abhorrent display in front of a nationwide television audience.Get ready to face some hard realities.

The first and most crucial thing to remember is that Tua Tagovailoa shouldn’t play any more this season. These are not the right working conditions for a man who has one misstep and falls out of retirement. Pick your battles wisely.

The goal of the Dolphins’ season was to advance and establish themselves as a legitimate competitor. However, given the team’s unsteady offensive line and quarterback’s numerous health issues, it’s time to confront the harsh reality: Tua’s long-term future isn’t worth jeopardizing for immediate success.

The truth is that this club is not set up to either defend him or go far in the playoffs as it is now assembled. To rush Tua back and run the risk of more harm would be pointless. It would be wiser for Tagovailoa to take a step back, give the Dolphins an offseason to improve their offensive line, and start again this season instead of signing a $200 million contract.