Despite the fact that Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is coming off his best season, the Dolphins continue to be attached to several big-name quarterbacks. Including Derek Carr, who has entered free agency early following his release from the Las Vegas Raiders.

Tagovailoa set many personal bests in his third season as the Dolphins signal caller but with his battles with concussions, it's understandable.

Can he be relied upon to stay healthy? Will it become too much for him and the Dolphins to invest in one another? All reasonable questions as he enters his final year on his rookie deal. Fifth-year option pending.

And now the likes of a former NFL MVP are linked to Miami as well. QB Lamar Jackson.

Would the Miami Dolphins rather invest money and resources into another quarterback with injury history?

The likelihood is that the Baltimore Ravens would franchise tag Jackson and not simply let him leave. Opening the door for a trade assuming Jackson and/or the Ravens are ready to move on.

It doesn't make too much sense as the Dolphins were forced to forfeit their first-round pick. Only left with a second-round pick and two third rounders inside the top 100. A first from 2024 would have to be included.

Would the Miami Dolphins really want to go three years in a row without a first round draft pick?

The upside makes sense. When you have a franchise quarterback, you are able to do a lot of things with your franchise.

Giving Jackson the weapons at his disposal in Baltimore as opposed to what would be available in Miami, it makes to match.

Tua's rookie contract is going to be enough of a risk for the Dolphins to not entertain trade talks. For now.

However, if contract negotiations stall, that doesn't mean GM Chris Grier won't listen to phone calls.

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