Backup quarterback is critical ‘must’ for Dolphins this offseason

Backup quarterback is critical ‘must’ for Dolphins this offseason

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) celebrates a touchdown pass to Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (81) in the second quarter to give the Dolphins a 21-0 lead against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, October 18, 2020. [ALLEN EYESTONE/The Palm Beach Post]

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick

Duh. The best option is the one you already know. If Ryan Fitzpatrick wants to continue playing football and is comfortable with not being a starter in 2021, then let’s make a deal. Fitzpatrick is beloved in the locker room and has the trust of this coaching staff — should he need to come in at any given point, Miami would feel plenty comfortable about the prospects of winning the game.