How will the Miami Dolphins decide if Malik Willis is actually their quarterback of the future? GM Jon-Eric Sullivan says the evaluation won’t simply come down to wins, passing yards or touchdowns—it’s about whether Willis can play quarterback soundly and eventually “tilt the field” in Miami’s favor. Wes Goldberg breaks down exactly what the Dolphins need to see: good decisions, quick processing, accuracy, getting the ball out on time, using his athleticism and—most importantly—protecting the football. But there’s another level Willis must reach to become more than a stopgap: can he force opposing defenses to change because of him?
How will the Miami Dolphins decide if Malik Willis is actually their quarterback of the future? GM Jon-Eric Sullivan says the evaluation won’t simply come down to wins, passing yards or touchdowns—it’s about whether Willis can play quarterback soundly and eventually “tilt the field” in Miami’s favor.
Wes Goldberg breaks down exactly what the Dolphins need to see: good decisions, quick processing, accuracy, getting the ball out on time, using his athleticism and—most importantly—protecting the football. But there’s another level Willis must reach to become more than a stopgap: can he force opposing defenses to change because of him?