Aug 14, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) points a finger after a play against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports

While the rumor mill churns and we wait to find out if the Miami Dolphins are actually going to trade for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, their current quarterback continues to receive a lot of support from around the NFL world even if he’s not getting a ton of support from his franchise.

Tua Tagovailoa is still the starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins for now and he’s still only two seasons into his tenure. Not to mention he was dealing with injuries in that first season. So it’s not like the Dolphins have really spent the time needed to invest in Tua before deciding it’s time to move on.

That’s the sentiment that former NFL player Tiki Barber shares and he made his sentiments known on Thursday’s episode of Good Morning Football.

“I think it’s terrible what they are doing to him,” Barber said. “Most kids, at least quarterbacks, get three years. The infrastructure around the Dolphins gave up on him last year. He was hurt, and he should not have been playing. Now, he’s is starting to get better. He completed 70 percent two weeks ago, 80 percent a week ago. They lost, but it’s not all his fault. It’s just frustrating because you want to see good kids, like Tua, succeed. He’s not getting the opportunity because of the dysfunction upstairs, and its infatuation with Deshaun Watson who has a legal issue.”

Barber also said that he doesn’t think fans will be so forgiving of Watson’s off-field issues, which include over 20 civil suits related to sexual assault allegations.

“Maybe the fans don’t care because they want to win, but I doubt it,” Barber said. “Social issues like this are becoming more prevalent. Think about what this is going to do to the Miami Dolphins if they give up a good guy like Tua for Deshaun Watson, who has all these legal things hanging over his head? It frustrates me. Maybe cause I am biased, and I like Tua.”

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