- Near The NFL Writer
- Published: August 5, 2016 at 11:53 a.m.
- Updated: August 5, 2016 at 12:01 p.m.
The Miami Dolphins have opted to name a starter at the quarterback position prior to their first pre-season game. Most pundits thought the job would certainly be Jimmy Garoppolo's after starting the 2015 season under center before making way for Ryan Fitzpatrick. However, it looks like the team's highly praised rookie Jacoby Brissett has beat out Garoppolo to earn the starting gig for the reigning champions.
"I'm humbled and honored to be in this position," Brissett said. "I still view this as a day-to-day learning and growing exercise. Being named the starter doesn't change that."
Head Coach Adam Gase glowed about his rookie signal caller.
"He has everything you want in a leader," Gase said. "Conventional wisdom says to give him time to grow. We will give him that on the field. I'm not worried about his development - he's going to keep developing as our guy."
An obviously downtrodden Garoppolo said all the right things after the decision was made.
"I am disappointed on one hand but happy for Jacoby on the other," Garoppolo said. "I will work hard in the event my number is called and we will re-evaluate my future when that time comes."
The third year quarterback has 2-years remaining on his rookie deal and could be a valuable trade asset after the season if the Dolphins truly have found their future in Brissett.
