If Tua has a multi-week absence the Dolphins have backup quarterback Mike White, who is better suited to step in than an unproven rookie — regardless of how high he was drafted.

That’s my stance on Tua, and the Dolphins drafting a quarterback in the first or second rounds.

I’m well aware that Tagovailoa struggled against the top teams in the league last season.

I have been harping on the fact that Miami’s offense only averaged 16 points per game last season in seven games against playoff teams. And its defense allowed a whopping 32 points per game in those same seven games against playoff teams.

Those eye-popping statistics aren’t all on Tagovailoa.

Those numbers highlight a problem with the players, coaches and their strategy/philosophy/play-calling.

I keep telling people that this is beyond Tua.

No one seems to grasp that concept, that something in the NFL is beyond the quarterback.

Tua is fine.

As things stand right now, the Dolphins have a bigger problem with coach Mike McDaniel than their quarterback.

Teams and fans expect way too much from quarterbacks.

Despite what you hear, it’s not all about the quarterback. Those guys need help. The NFL is still all about the team.

Drafting a quarterback in the first round wouldn’t be impactful, especially when you consider the Dolphins, with pick No. 21, would likely be choosing between Oregon’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr.

I applaud Grier for his stance.

The Dolphins have their quarterback.

Let’s hope they focus on drafting an edge rusher and an offensive tackle in the first two rounds.

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