Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson has been impressive this preseason
Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson has made a legitimate case to make the team this preseason. Call it the Mike McDaniel effect but Thompson went 36-of-48 passing for 450 yards, five touchdowns and zero interceptions.
The seventh-round pick out of Kansas State believes he’s done enough to make the Dolphins 53-man roster.
“I think I’ve done everything I can do in my control,” Thompson said. “I really appreciate my teammates doing a great job of playing for me. Going out there, guys are making plays for me, blocking me, protecting me, allowing me to be at my best. That’s what I’m most grateful for, just getting the opportunity to go out and play this game at this level. That’s what I’ve been dreaming about my whole life, and all the other stuff is out of my control. I just try to have fun and put the team first in everything I do and control the things I can do.”
Teddy Bridgewater is the No. 2 quarterback on the Dolphins depth chart. The 25-year-old Thompson has played well enough to be part of the quarterback room in Miami.
Bridgewater hasn’t played well this preseason. It’s unlikely that the Dolphins will keep three quarterbacks on the roster. If Miami decides to cut Thompson, they could try and pass him through waivers and add him to the practice squad.
Thompson has been fun to watch for Dolphins fans. McDaniel has been a fresh of breath air for Miami and he’s already making an impact on his players. The former Kansas State product will find out very soon whether he’s made the Dolphins 53-man roster.
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