The Miami Dolphins are not resting on their laurels of bringing in Malik Willis, as the team has set pre-draft meetings with Ty Simpson and Carson Beck.
The Miami Dolphins brass continues to prove their promises of adding competition at every level. Both general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley have indicated that no position will just be given.
That said, the addition of Malik Willis means the team plans to use him as the starting quarterback, but he will likely not be the only addition. The Dolphins have now set pre-draft meetings with both Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and Miami's Carson Beck.
Simpson has been moving up and down draft boards over the past few weeks, but he has been predicted to land somewhere in the late first or beginning of the second round.
Beck, on the other hand, has been predicted to land somewhere in the third round.
While it might shock some to see the Dolphins preparing to draft a quarterback, it is not that odd. Sullivan did indicate the team would draft a passer in 2026 and beyond that until the franchise gets things right.
Now, that statement and the idea of drafting a quarterback does seem a bit counterintuitive when knowing the team just brought in Willis to be the presumed starter. That may very well still be the case, but the need for competition ringing true sets a precedent for the Dolphins.
Bringing in younger talent means that other players in a starting position or close to it will need to play even better to ensure they are guaranteed their position when Week 1 rolls around.
There is no telling if Willis will be the starter everyone expects him to be, and he could be taken over by Simpson or Beck, if they are brought in, and even Quinn Ewers.
Simpson's biggest drawback is that he only has one full season of starting under his belt, but he did secure 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He has been described as the most NFL-ready other than the consensus No. 1 overall pick, Indiana's Fernando Mendoza.
Beck has had far more starts, putting together 11,725 yards, 88 touchdowns, and 32 interceptions. The issue with the Miami product is his inability to show up and perform in big moments.
Both quarterbacks have their pros and cons, which is the case for every college prospect. What matters more is if and where the Dolphins draft either passer.
Spending the No. 11 overall pick on Simpson would be highly inadvisable due to the steep needs everywhere else on the Dolphins roster. Taking a skill position like a wide receiver, cornerback, or edge rusher would be a better course of action.
Should Simpson fall to the No. 43 overall pick, the Dolphins may choose to take a swing on the Alabama prospect.
In terms of the third round, the Dolphins have No. 75, 87, and 91 to work with. Again, if Beck falls to No. 91 overall pick, that may be a good spot to take him.
A pre-draft visit does not guarantee or mean the Dolphins will take either signal caller. The team still has Ewers, who may work himself into the backup position.
Then again, the Dolphins may see their current quarterback room, minus Willis, and believe a passer is needed no matter what. Time will tell if Miami selects a quarterback like Simpson or Beck, which will ultimately make things far more interesting for both Willis and Ewers.