Author: Joe Schad, Palm Beach Post

Tua Tagovailoa is about to take over the reigns of Dolphins quarterback, and the excitement in South Florida should be on the rise.

Tua Tagovailoa Time? No, the Miami Dolphins don’t need to turn to their first-round draft pick yet. Ryan Fitzpatrick has some magic left.

Ryan Fitzpatrick will open the season as starting quarterback for Miami Dolphins; Rookie Tua Tagovailoa will serve as Fitzpatrick’s backup.

Malcolm Perry had a prolific career as a quarterback at Navy, but he’ll try to make an impact in the NFL at a different position.