Ryan Fitzpatrick Expected To Start In Week 5
4 years agoMiami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that he expects quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to get the start in Week 5 against the 49ers. "I understand where everybody's coming from with Tua and I get all that," Flores said. "At the same time, he's a young player, he's coming off the injury, so we'll make the decision on the starter, but I would presume that's gonna be Fitzpatrick." The veteran threw two picks in the Week 4 loss to a shaky Seahawks Defense and didn't lead the team into the red zone until the final two minutes of the game. Rookie first-rounder Tua Tagovailoa is recovered from the hip injury he suffered in college last year, and it's looking like Miami's staff is at least starting to consider a change under center. If Fitzpatrick struggles again versus a tough 49ers Defense, the rookie may get his chance sooner than later. Tagovailoa will have his ups and downs whenever he gets his chance, but the upside is obvious in the long term.
Source: NFL.com - Nick Shook
Source: NFL.com - Nick Shook