Well one factor I didn't quite consider is that the Fins are stuck with Tua for another season at LEAST - and at a HUGE expense no less.
He's due $54 million next season - with a cap hit of $56 million. And if they opt to cut him next season- as he has somewhat lost his team at this point it seems - cutting him triggers $99 million in dead money and I believe it would cost them another $43 million on the salary cap as a result.
While he's got no guaranteed salary in 2027 he would STILL cost them an additional $32 million in dead money and $21 million on the 2027 cap even THEN. Hoo boy.
That being said if the Fins get a Top 3 pick it's tough to say no to a QB as I can't even see them being able to package trading the #1 pick to offload Tua while still trading back unless he agrees to restructure his contract for a fresh start - but why would he, and who would be willing to take him on?
So while that might STILL be a preferred option for BB, he'd still be starting behind the 8 ball given the contract and cap Hell that the Dolphins are in.
Tua Tagovailoa contract and salary cap details, including signing bonus, guaranteed salary, dead money, roster bonuses, and contract history
overthecap.com