{"id":884199,"date":"2026-01-11T07:19:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T13:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/quinn-ewers-issues-2-word-statement-as-mike-mcdaniel-leaves-door-open-for-qb-change-after-bengals-loss\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:19:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T13:19:04","slug":"quinn-ewers-issues-2-word-statement-as-mike-mcdaniel-leaves-door-open-for-qb-change-after-bengals-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/quinn-ewers-issues-2-word-statement-as-mike-mcdaniel-leaves-door-open-for-qb-change-after-bengals-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Quinn Ewers Issues 2-Word Statement as Mike McDaniel Leaves Door Open For QB Change After Bengals Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With Tua Tagovailoa on the bench, rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers made his first NFL start for the Miami Dolphins against the Cincinnati Bengals. Although the Dolphins lost the game 45\u201321, Ewers showed promise in his debut.<\/p>\n

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Ewers was very accurate, completing 20 out of his 30 passes for a total of 260 yards. Even though it was his first time leading the team, he looked comfortable running Coach Mike McDaniel\u2019s fast-paced offense.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a lot of learning to do,\u201d Quinn Ewers said. \u201cLife continues.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s a lot of learning to do,\u201d Quinn Ewers said. \u201cLife continues.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Mike McDaniel had his eye on Quinn Ewers long before the rookie ever stepped onto an NFL field. Despite being a seventh-round pick, Ewers earned his coach\u2019s trust early on, and he finally got the chance to show why during his first professional start against the Cincinnati Bengals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ewers looked remarkably comfortable for a debut player. He stayed calm under pressure, made smart decisions with the ball, and used his mobility to escape the pocket and extend plays. He managed to avoid being sacked the entire game and showed great versatility by spreading the ball around to nine different teammates.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the game wasn\u2019t without its growing pains. Two major mistakes proved costly: a pass that tipped off receiver Theo Wease\u2019s hands for an interception and a slip during a crucial fourth-and-inches quarterback sneak. While both turnovers led directly to Bengals touchdowns, his final interception came from a late-game effort to try to force a comeback.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the errors, the Dolphins<\/a><\/strong> were encouraged by the rookie\u2019s performance. Because he showed so much promise and poise, Ewers is expected to remain the starting quarterback for next Sunday\u2019s home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Coach Mike McDaniel has made a significant shift in the Miami Dolphins\u2019 leadership by promoting rookie Quinn Ewers to the starting quarterback position. This decision follows a challenging season for veteran Tua Tagovailoa<\/a>, who has struggled with consistency and currently leads the league with 15 interceptions. McDaniel explained that the move was necessary because the team needs \u201cconvicted\u201d play at the position, and he believes the rookie gives the team the best chance to win right now.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The demotion for Tagovailoa was substantial, as he was moved down to the third-string emergency spot, with Zach Wilson serving as the primary backup<\/a>. While the decision was difficult, McDaniel expressed confidence in how Ewers has handled the transition. Following a recent loss, the coach defended the rookie, stating that the result was not on him and that he was pleased with how Ewers managed the pressure of the role. Elaborating on his decision, the coach said,<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMike McDaniel said Quinn Ewers has \u201cearned the opportunity to continue to develop\u201d: \u201cI was happy how he handled the position \u2014 that\u2019s not easy. That\u2019s what\u2019s frustrating, is it\u2019d be a lot easier if (the loss) was on the rookie quarterback, but I don\u2019t think it was.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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McDaniel emphasized that Ewers has earned the right to continue his development on the field. By sticking with the seventh-round pick out of Texas, the Dolphins appear to be prioritizing an evaluation of their future. For Tagovailoa, whose statistical performance has declined across nearly every category this year, the move creates significant uncertainty regarding his long-term future as the team\u2019s starter.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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