Quarterbacks consistently remain a hot topic in the NFL, and these days, backup quarterbacks garner nearly as much offseason attention as the starting players do during the regular season. The Miami Dolphins are no exception.

Once free agency kicked off, Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel didn’t waste any time addressing a critical issue at quarterback, seeking someone to back up Tua Tagovailoa. Few anticipated Zach Wilson’s early arrival. Following a whirlwind of quarterback transactions on the first day of “legal tampering,” Miami aimed to sidestep last year’s errors, and Wilson presented a chance to avoid those pitfalls.

Rich Eisen from NFL Network discussed Wilson’s signing on his recent show. While it’s unclear if he wholeheartedly approves or just likes the move, based on his occasional smirks, he did note that compared to the Dolphins’ quarterback roster over the past two years, “Zach Wilson is an improvement.” Eisen highlights what Dolphins fans already understand: any quarterback joining Miami is likely to see game time due to Tagovailoa’s injury history.

He boldly speculated about the Dolphins’ quarterback scenario later in the year if Miami plays at MetLife, candidly stating that Wilson could potentially be the starting quarterback against his former team. Fans are warming up to Wilson; although they may never be ecstatic about his addition, there weren’t many market options clearly superior without incurring higher costs.

Miami offers him a deal that could reach $10 million with incentives. The Dolphins’ primary issue has been their inability to draft and nurture a competent backup QB. Skylar Thompson was selected in the seventh round, shortly before Brock Purdy.

The Dolphins failed to provide Thompson with the necessary development. Why? Partly because they needed to focus on developing Tagovailoa, who had his own mechanical issues. It’s understandable that coaches prioritize starters, making individualized coaching for backups secondary.

Additionally, Grier has struggled to recognize quality backups, making the Wilson signing somewhat troubling. Besides Thompson, names like Tyler Huntley, Tim Boyle, Mike White, and Teddy Bridgewater don’t exactly inspire playoff confidence.