Jaylen Waddle Backs Skylar Thompson to Step Up in Week 3

The Miami Dolphins are facing a familiar predicament, turning to backup quarterback Skylar Thompson to lead the charge against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3.

Despite Thompson’s previous starting experience, Dolphins fans are skeptical about his ability to lead the offense. However, one player is showing unwavering support for the backup QB – Jaylen Waddle.

Waddle expressed his confidence in Thompson, saying he’s excited to see what he can do against the Seahawks. While Waddle’s words are encouraging, fans remain unconvinced due to the significant dropoff between Thompson and Tua Tagovailoa.

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Waddle is doing his part to hype up Thompson, but the reality is that the Dolphins have bigger issues to address. Their pass-blocking has been subpar, and the Seahawks will likely focus on shutting down the running game, forcing Thompson to make plays with his arm.

Thompson’s accuracy is a concern, and the defense won’t need to disguise their looks to confuse him. The Seahawks will likely attack the Dolphins head-on until they can prove they can run their offense with Thompson.

Coach Mike McDaniel insists that he won’t change the offense with Thompson at the helm, but this might be a problem given McDaniel’s underwhelming play-calling in the first two weeks.

Despite the challenges, Thompson will have the opportunity to play with Waddle and Tyreek Hill, a step up from the third-team players he worked with in the preseason.

As the Dolphins prepare to face the Seahawks, Waddle’s confidence in Thompson is a positive sign. However, it’s crucial for the team to address their pass-blocking and play-calling issues to give Thompson a fair chance to succeed.