This season will be difficult for Brady because the Bills have an almost entirely new receiver room; but, Shakir and Kincaid, who are back, are familiar with Brady’s scheme.
Brady will have the opportunity to keep improving this offense even though there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Buffalo’s offensive as long as Josh Allen is performing well. To put it another way, Brady stands to gain some head coaching attention for the upcoming season if he can lead this offense to new heights with Allen and his supporting group.
Nonetheless, both the player and the team are still working on the negotiation front. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, there is still a “fair chance” that an extension will be finalized before the 2024 season begins. Jackson states that both sides “seem determined” to work out an agreement. Training camp is when a lot of blockbuster extensions are finalized, and this summer is probably going to be no different with several possible holdouts approaching and players like Dak Prescott and Jordan Love positioning themselves for big-money QB deals.
Currently, Tagovailoa’s $23.17MM fifth-year option is scheduled to expire this season. In 2023, the Alabama graduate had a successful season. He set a league record with 4,624 passing yards and added a career-high 29 touchdowns. However, concerns about his pass-catching abilities and durability may restrict the team’s willingness to commit to a long-term player, which might force them to take a patient approach and consider a 2025 franchise tag.
Naturally, the Dolphins’ top summer concern is still the Tyreek Hill contract dilemma. In order to grant the previous receiver leader’s request for a raise (in terms of annual average compensation), Miami will need to modify their cap structure through 2024 and beyond. Conversely, with regard to Tagovailoa, traction