GLENDALE – The idea that FanDuel Sportsbook is floating around of Arizona and Miami swapping franchise quarterbacks would certainly be a bold move for both franchises. Kyler Murray for Tua Tagovailoa, two polarizing figures around the league, both have had their ups and downs in their career with their respective franchises. This plan that FanDuel Sportsbook suggests is simply two teams, two timelines, and one bold reset.
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Oct 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami quarterback Tagovailoa (1) throws the football against the Cardinals during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Kyler Murray gets a fresh start.
Tua Tagovailoa gets a fresh start.Should the Dolphins & Cardinals make this trade to SWAP franchise QBs? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/SEPpng8u6q
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) December 17, 2025
From the Cardinals’ perspective, this is the kind of trade that looks creative on paper and falls apart under football reality. Start with the talent gap. Kyler Murray is a rare-play creator, one of the few quarterbacks who can erase protection breakdowns with speed, arm strength, and off-platform throws. That matters in Arizona, where offensive line instability has been a feature, not a bug. Murray’s ability to survive chaos isn’t a luxury; it’s structural.
Oct 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Arizona quarterback Murray (1) breaks a tackle from Miami linebacker Jordyn Brooks (20) during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Would a Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa trade work?
When protected and in rhythm, Tagovailoa can be hyper-efficient, though his ability is fragile. Plugging Tagovailoa into an offensive scheme with even more offensive line issues doesn’t fix the Cardinals’ biggest problem; it amplifies it. Then there are his availability issues, as his concussion history changes the narrative. Tua’s durability concerns aren’t narrative; they’re documented. Asking him to operate behind an inconsistent line invites unnecessary risk.
Nov 8, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tagovailoa (1) breaks the tackle of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden (44) and Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy (33) during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
For Arizona fans, this isn’t just about quarterback preference; it’s about organizational direction. Trading Murray would signal that Arizona believes structure matters more than talent, although Miami and Tagovailoa might not be the answer as a trade partner.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
