Backup quarterback Zach Wilson had a strong first half for the Dolphins and third-stringer Quinn Ewers threw for two second-half touchdowns as Miami beat the Detroit Lions 24-17 in the preseason on Saturday.

Mike McDaniel had a decision to make Saturday. He knows by now you can’t talk a team’s desired identity or reformed culture into existence. It has to be created

The Miami Dolphins quarterbacks, rookie Quinn Ewers and veteran Zach Wilson, impressed on Saturday as the backup battle continues.

Wilson’s throw landed well in front of Conner, however. Wilson was also sacked by Austin Booker after staring down Tahj Washington, forcing the Dolphins to punt. He led two touchdown drives, but finished 5-for-9 for 96 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions in what ended up a 24-24 tie.

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Storied NFL QBs coach and former offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell discussed why Zach Wilson was the choice as Tua’s backup and analyzes Quinn Ewers’ camp.