The One Thing The Dolphins CAN'T Do With Their $99.2M Question This Offseason
The One Thing The Dolphins CAN'T Do With Their $99.2M Question This Offseason  
Podcast: Locked On Dolphins - Daily Podcast On The Miami Dolphins
Published On: Fri Jan 23 2026
Description: Miami Dolphins face a $99 million question: should they absorb Tua Tagovailoa’s entire cap hit in 2026, or pursue a post-June 1 cut to preserve roster flexibility? Kyle Crabbs unpacks the salary cap chaos sparked by ESPN speculation, breaking down the financial and strategic minefield created by past contract deferments for stars like Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb.Key insights include the Dolphins’ shifting approach under new head coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, with a focus on football character, leadership, and accountability amid rumors of a major quarterback transition. Hear why locker room culture and clear expectations could define Miami’s next era. Will the Dolphins finally fix their “country club” reputation and tackle their financial hurdles head-on, or are more tough decisions looming in their pursuit of a new franchise signal-caller?00:00 "Dolphins' Cap Reset Strategy"04:47 NFL Cap Management Challenges08:07 NFL Roster Management Challenges13:36 "Qualities of a Winning Quarterback"16:19 "Prioritizing Traits Over Measurables"19:12 "Rare Talent Beats Scheme Guys"22:02 "FanDuel Playoff Profit Boosts"25:26 "Team Dynamics and Discipline"27:31 "Talk Soon, Fins Up"Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Join here: https://lockedondolphins.supercast.com/Click here to learn more and join your team’s community:https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub/Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFLGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)DIBSSave up to 70% on parking at your next Dolphins game: https://www.dibs-parking.com/ref/lockedon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.