The NFLPA has been pushing to forego the preseason in 2020 in order to allow for a longer acclimation period to their return to team facilities amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. They are believed to have gotten their wish — as a report yesterday indicates that the league has cancelled exhibition games this year all together.
Which Miami Dolphins are most helped by the prospect of no preseason games in 2020?
QB Tua Tagovailoa
The obvious answer here is Tua Tagovailoa in his bid to de-throne Ryan Fitzpatrick as the team’s starting quarterback. Tagovailoa is recovering from a November 2019 dislocated hip — and the more time he has before the pads come on to play for real, the better off his chances are of being at 100% health. If Tagovailoa is bridged a longer, less sudden preparation process, he may end up not missing any significant reps at all. From there, the Dolphins can have the honest discussion of which quarterback gives them the best chance to win on Sundays.