Dolphins not considering a QB change after Malik Willis struggles vs Bengals
Jeff Hafley said the Dolphins will use the bye week to evaluate the offense while keeping Malik Willis as the starter.
- Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley confirmed Monday he is not considering benching quarterback Malik Willis following a 31-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Miami fell to 0-5, the only NFL team without a lead this season.
- Willis signed a three-year, $67 million contract this offseason but has struggled as Miami's starter, completing 56.2% of his passes with four interceptions through five games. He rushed for 74 yards against Cincinnati, a Dolphins quarterback record.
- Hafley emphasized the entire offense must improve, stating, "The headline is we all need to be better." He cited the need for better protection and route running, cautioning against placing sole blame on Willis, who leads an inexperienced receiving corps.
- During the upcoming bye week, Hafley plans to evaluate both players and coaches as Miami looks to improve over 12 remaining games. Questions about backup Kyle McCord persist, but the Dolphins currently intend to stick with Willis.
- Willis acknowledged the team's youth but stressed accountability, stating, "We've got to hold each other accountable." The Dolphins aim to use the break to correct miscues and build chemistry with inexperienced receivers still developing.
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Dolphins not considering QB change after Malik Willis struggles vs Bengals
Willis has completed just 56.2% of his passes this season and has more interceptions (four) than passing touchdowns (two). He appeared unsettled to begin Sunday's game, missing open receivers on a couple of instances and throwing picks to Bengals safety Jordan Battle on back-to-back drives in the second quarter.
Dolphins head coach preaches patience on Willis: 'It's been five weeks'
As the Miami Dolphins enter their bye week, one of the biggest questions comes from one of their biggest off-season acquisitions. Former auburn quarterback Malik Willis was signed to the Dolphins back in the spring to a three-year, $65 million dollar deal. Willis was expected to be part of a rebuild, so far, the foundation remains shaky.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — There have been moments during the first five games of the season when Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis has shown the...
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Dolphins not considering a QB change after Malik Willis struggles vs Bengals
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — There have been moments during the first five games of the season when Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis has shown the arm talent and athleticism that
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