Tua: Dolphins 'capable' of winning Super Bowl

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa believes the Miami Dolphins could be more than just playoff contenders this season.

"We're not afraid to talk about Super Bowls here," Tagovailoa said Wednesday, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. "We're not afraid to talk about going to a playoff game, having the opportunity to go to one, and then, hopefully, winning one."

"I would say I have full belief that we are capable (of winning a Super Bowl)," he added.

The Dolphins have turned heads through the first eight weeks of the season. They own a 5-3 record with quality wins over the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens. Miami sports a 5-1 record with Tagovailoa as a starter this year.

The team's success comes as little surprise to the Dolphins signal-caller. "Throughout OTAs and throughout training camp, we could see the potential that we had as a team, offensively and defensively," he said.

Miami attempted to reinforce ahead of the trade deadline what the signal-caller noticed in the offseason by making a couple of splashy moves for pass-rusher Bradley Chubb and running back Jeff Wilson Jr. The deals earned the praise from Tagovailoa.

"We just have to put the pieces together, get those guys going with us, and let's see where it takes us," he said.

The Dolphins have been proactive in their attempt to field a competitive roster this season. The AFC East club traded for star wideout Tyreek Hill and signed free agents Terron Armstead and Melvin Ingram.

Miami hasn't made a postseason appearance since 2016 and hasn't participated in the Big Game since Super Bowl XIX following the 1984 season.

General manager Chris Grier was reluctant to predict what the Dolphins will do this season, only saying he has "a good team that has a chance to compete and win some games in the future."