The Miami Dolphins made a surprising move in free agency by signing quarterback Malik Willis, but the decision is already raising serious questions about the NFL. While signing Willis has its upside, there are a few reasons why it could be considered a big risk. This is especially true for a team like the Miami Dolphins, who just released Tua Tagovailoa and is trying to rebuild a new culture under a new head coach.
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Willis has issues with his passing accuracy.
One of Willis’ biggest issues as he began his NFL career with the Titans was his inconsistent accuracy as a passer. Although he has excellent arm strength, completing routine throws and remaining consistent within an NFL passing system has been a challenge. In today’s NFL, where timing-based offenses dominate, quarterbacks must deliver quick, consistently accurate passes. If these issues persist, it will limit the confidence the coaching staff can place in him.
Problems with his time with the Titans:
During his time with the Tennessee Titans, he occasionally struggled with issues such as:
- Read Defense Coverage
- Go through several processes
- Makes quick decisions under pressure
These traits are very important for a quarterback, especially when asked to get into meaningful game situations. Willis has shown flashes of dazzling athleticism, but has yet to prove he can consistently succeed at the NFL level. Teams that sign players primarily based on potential are always taking a gamble. Development doesn’t always happen the way an organization wants.
The Dolphins don’t have as much talent as Green Bay.
There weren’t many expectations in Green Bay when Willis took over for Jordan Love. His job was to manage an offense, one that had far more talent than the one he was asked to run in Miami.
Moreover, he is now being paid as the starting quarterback, which in itself puts a lot more pressure on him and leaves him with a lot less room for error. Bringing Willis in as QB to a team that is completely rebuilding seems like a disaster waiting to happen.
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