4 months ago

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa says McDaniel built him up after Flores tore him down as young NFL quarterback

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa left no doubt he likes playing for Mike McDaniel a lot more than he did Brian Flores. Fresh off signing a four-year contract extension last month, Tagovailoa said he appreciates McDaniel’s positive coaching style after dealing with Flores’ negativity during his first two seasons in the NFL. “To put it in simplest terms, if you woke up every morning and I told you you suck at what you did, that you don’t belong doing what you do, that you shouldn’t be here, that this guy should be here, that you haven’t earned this right.. And then you have somebody else come in and tell you, ‘Dude, you are the best fit for us, you are accurate, you are the best.’ How would it make you feel listening to one or the other?” Tagovailoa said in an interview that aired Monday on “The Dan LeBatard Show”. With McDaniel devising schemes to suit Tagovailoa’s skills, the Dolphins averaged an NFL-leading 401 yards per game last season. Asked about Tagovailoa’s comments Monday, McDaniel said, “I am not spending much time patting myself on the back for much.

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1 month ago

Patriots’ Drake Maye vs. Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa could be the first meeting of many

Live Mint

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Sunday's matchup between Tua Tagovailoa's Miami Dolphins and Drake Maye's New England Patriots could be the first of many. “I don’t know if I can put a finger to it,” tight end Hunter Henry said of his team's struggles against Miami. “The thing with all these new crop of young quarterbacks,” Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver …

1 month, 1 week ago

Tagovailoa, Dolphins look to build on strong Monday night performance when they host Raiders

Associated Press

Las Vegas at Miami Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. Dolphins player to watch QB Tua Tagovailoa passed for only 207 yards last week, but made a series of big throws down the stretch when the Dolphins needed it. Dolphins: CB Kendall Fuller will miss the game as he remains in the concussion protocol.. Miami will be without RT Austin Jackson …

Miami Dolphins Offense Looks Familiar as Tua Tagovailoa Returns

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Miami Dolphins Offense Looks Familiar as Tua Tagovailoa Returns

Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to action on Sunday but his team suffered a 27-28 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Tagovailoa completed 28 of 38 passes for 227 yards and a touchdown, but the Dolphins failed to score 20 points in the game. Despite the loss, Tagovailoa showed signs of his presence with a 12-yard touchdown pass to De'Von …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: 'You don't need that one' as he prepares to return from another concussion

Associated Press

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa will be encouraged to slide when he makes his expected return vs. Arizona Cardinals. The coach's message is much different from his previous comments, suggesting that Tagovailoa should be more cautious in protecting himself on the field. The Cardinals have a quarterback in Kyler Murray whose scrambling is a big part of his game, and they will …

2 months ago

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa Returns to Practice After Concussion Recovery

CNN

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to practice for the first time since suffering another concussion in the game against the Buffalo Bills last month. He was all smiles during the practice session and was sharp at practice. However, he has yet to clear concussion protocol in order to play in Sunday's home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Hard …

2 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa: I Love Football to the Death of Me, But I'm Back to Practice

CNN

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to return to practice on Wednesday after missing the last four games due to a second concussion. He will need to clear concussion protocol before playing in Sunday's home game against the Arizona Cardinals. Tagovailoa expressed his love for football and understands the risk involved in returning to play after multiple concussions. He …

2 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expected to play again this season

The Independent

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3 months ago

With another injured quarterback, the Dolphins’ early season woes continue to pile up

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ thoughts after a second straight blowout loss were a mix of accountability for their struggles and optimism that they can fix them as the season goes on. The Seattle Seahawks clobbered Miami’s offensive line and sacked Skylar Thompson five times in Sunday’s 24-3 loss. And it’s going to take a better effort by …

3 months ago

Skylar Thompson is ready to lead the Miami Dolphins as Tua Tagovailoa recovers from a concussion

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Skylar Thompson understands the pressure that falls on him as the starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins for the foreseeable future. “When tomorrow comes I’ll focus on tomorrow,” Thompson said Wednesday. That’s been my approach since I’ve gotten here, and that’s led me to success.” Thompson will likely be Miami’s starter until Tua Tagovailoa returns from …

3 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins are signing former Ravens QB Tyler Huntley as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with a concussion

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins are signing backup quarterback Tyler Huntley off the Ravens’ practice squad as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with the third diagnosed concussion of his pro career. “As far as Tua’s career is concerned, I think it’s an utmost priority of mine for Tua to speak on Tua’s career,” McDaniel said. I think that’s a …

3 months, 1 week ago

Tua Tagovailoa will see a neurologist this week after suffering another concussion, AP source says

Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will see a neurologist this week after suffering his fourth diagnosed concussion in five years and his third while in the NFL, a person familiar with his plans told The Associated Press on Sunday. Tagovailoa is focused on getting better and gathering information and isn’t thinking about retiring, according to the person who spoke to …

3 months, 1 week ago

An emotional week for the Dolphins ends with Tua Tagovailoa concussed and his future unclear

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Earlier in this turbulent week for the Miami Dolphins, Mike McDaniel joked that enough people had seen him cry. Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as he leaves the game after suffering a concussion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, …

3 months, 1 week ago

Opinions on what Tagovailoa should do next vary after his 3rd concussion since joining Dolphins

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Nick Saban has a message for Tua Tagovailoa: Listen to experts, then decide what happens next. “I think Tua and his family and everyone else should listen to all the medical evidence to make sure you’re not compromising your future health-wise by continuing to play football.” That process — gathering the medical facts — was getting …

3 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins must rely on ‘next man up’ with the future of concussed Tua Tagovailoa unknown

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel admitted he found it hard to focus on football after watching his quarterback go down with his third concussion in three years. The Miami Dolphins head coach walked a wobbly Tua Tagovailoa to the sideline after the player took a hard hit on the field and appeared to bang his head against the ground …

3 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa's future after QB sparked fears with third concussion

Daily Mail

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has revealed his stance on calls for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to retire following Thursday night's game. Tagovailoa suffered the third known concussion of his NFL career when he slammed to the turf during the third quarter of the Miami Dolphins ' loss to the Buffalo Bills. Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has weighed …

3 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins will bring in another quarterback, while Tagovailoa deals with concussion

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins will bring in another quarterback while starter Tua Tagovailoa deals with his latest concussion, and coach Mike McDaniel insisted Friday that the only thing that should matter to him — or anyone — is Tagovailoa’s health. “All the science behind concussions tells you what we’ve learned is how delicate the time is right …

3 months, 1 week ago

Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with another concussion. What we know and what happens next

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa is now dealing with the third diagnosed concussion of his NFL career, all of them coming in the last 24 months. Former linebacker Manti Te’o, who has known Tagovailoa for years and calls him his “little brother,” said he hoped to see him leave the game after the concussion at Cincinnati in 2022. “After …

3 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa sustains 3rd diagnosed concussion of his career after hitting head on turf

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was diagnosed with a concussion for the third time in his NFL career, leaving his team’s game Thursday night against Buffalo after running into defensive back Damar Hamlin and hitting the back of his head against the turf. “We’ll get more information tomorrow and take it day by day from here.” …

3 months, 1 week ago

Calls grow for Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to retire as he sustains another concussion

NPR

Calls grow for Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to retire as he sustains another concussion toggle caption Carmen Mandato/Getty Images It was a routine run for a first down, the kind that quarterbacks do every week in the National Football League. Sponsor Message Now, Tagovailoa's concussion has prompted a dramatic response by fans and former players alike who have urged him …

3 months, 1 week ago

Tua Tagovailoa sustains third concussion of his NFL career in Dolphins’ loss

LA Times

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as he leaves the game after sustaining a concussion during the second half of a 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was diagnosed with a concussion for the third time in his NFL career Thursday, leaving during a 31-10 loss to …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence to meet in national title game rematch when Dolphins host Jags

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — There are a few things Tua Tagovailoa remembers about his Alabama team facing Trevor Lawrence and Clemson in the national championship game after the 2018 season. “In that national championship game that’s where, really, I think he made a statement in who he was as a player and just in general,” Tagovailoa said of Lawrence. Him …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

New contract in hand, Tua Tagovailoa is becoming a more vocal leader for the Dolphins

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel has already seen improvement in Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as the two enter their third year together. “There’s certain guys that have an ‘it’ factor,” McDaniel said Wednesday. “I’ve had the ‘it’ factor,” Tagovailoa said ahead of Miami’s season opener. Tagovailoa said he didn’t come into his fourth NFL season with the goal of …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Miami Dolphins extend coach Mike McDaniel through 2028 season, AP source says

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins want Mike McDaniel to be around for a while. In the first head coaching job of his nearly two-decades long career, McDaniel led the Dolphins to back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since 2000-01. McDaniel made a name for himself rather quickly in Miami, whether for his tendency to go viral for …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa enters season hoping to lead Dolphins to first playoff win in 24 years

Associated Press

EXPECTATIONS: The Miami Dolphins are at a crucial point in their five-year rebuild under general manager Chris Grier. The Dolphins’ hopes of winning their first playoff game since 2000 depends mostly on their ability to have their stars healthy and available for the 17-game season. NEW FACES: Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, WR Odell Beckham Jr., TE Jonnu Smith, DT Calais …

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Dolphins release Mike White, leaving Skylar Thompson as the team’s No. 2 QB

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins cut quarterback Mike White on Sunday, leaving Skylar Thompson as Tua Tagovailoa’s likely backup for the 2024 season. Thompson appeared to secure the backup spot when he came in and directed two touchdown drives with 190 yards passing in Miami’s preseason finale loss to Tampa Bay. “With Skylar, he got the opportunity to …

4 months ago

Vikings assistant coach Brian Flores admits 'there's things I could do better' after Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa called him a 'terrible person'

Daily Mail

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores responded Tuesday to criticism from Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who called Miami's former head coach a 'terrible person' after working together for two seasons in South Florida. Brian Flores on Tua Tagovailoa: pic.twitter.com/HBu7fxOvRt — Jordan Dajani August 20, 2024 Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa called Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores a 'terrible person' …

4 months ago

Vikings DC Flores says he was hurt by Tagovailoa’s sharp criticism but wishes Dolphins QB well

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Two Minnesota Vikings starters flanked defensive coordinator Brian Flores as he prepared to address blunt criticism of his character and coaching style delivered publicly by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a sign of solidarity Flores relished from his current team while acknowledging he was hurt by the biting appraisal from his most prominent former player. After Tagovailoa’s …

4 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa plays 1 series and throws TD pass in Dolphins’ 13-6 win over Commanders

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa went 5 for 5 with a touchdown pass in his only series to help the Miami Dolphins to a 13-6 preseason victory over the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. “I thought it was probably the least amount of nerves that he’s had the first time stepping out on the football field,” McDaniel said. Here …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa eager to help Dolphins end playoff drought after signing extension

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — His new contract signed, Tua Tagovailoa acknowledged the heightened expectations tied to its value. “There are just so many semantics and hoops that you have to go through to get something like that done, especially maneuvering other contracts around,” Tagovailoa said. It’s unbelievable.” Dolphins fans were allowed to attend workouts for the first time in the …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source says

Associated Press

The Miami Dolphins have agreed with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday. At an average of $53.1 million per year, Tagovailoa will rank third in the NFL in quarterback pay behind Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence and Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow. Tagovailoa, who sustained multiple concussions …

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa participates in Dolphins’ first day of workouts with contract unresolved

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa put his contract situation aside and participated in 7-on-7 drills Wednesday as Miami began training camp workouts. Our team is really excited about practicing against each other.” While Tagovailoa’s contract will remain a storyline until it’s resolved, the Dolphins began the third year of McDaniel’s tenure with anticipation of finally breaking a …

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa reports for first day of team meetings as contract extension talks continue

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa reported to training camp for team meetings Tuesday, a sign that good faith could continue in ongoing contract negotiations. Throughout negotiations, Tagovailoa participated in the team’s offseason workouts, which also included veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr., signed by the Dolphins in the offseason. “He likes to be around the team and …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa not ‘concerned’ about contract situation, but wants something done; Hill talks future

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa searched for the words to describe how he feels about his current contract situation with the Miami Dolphins. “Not frustrated, but I’m another word,” Tagovailoa said Tuesday at the Dolphins’ first day of mandatory minicamp. “I’m not blind to people that are in my position that are getting paid,” said Tagovailoa, the fifth overall …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike McDaniel praises Tua Tagovailoa’s offseason work, expects another leap from the Dolphins QB

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Going into OTAs on Tuesday, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel praised quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s offseason work — which has included shedding some pounds and working with a new quarterbacks coach — and said he expects Tagovailoa to take another leap in Year 3 of this system. “It’s been very exciting because at this point, we’re like, ‘Alright, …

7 months ago

Tagovailoa misses Dolphins’ OTA day to attend Saban’s charity golf tournament

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa was not with the Miami Dolphins for Tuesday’s organized team activities, evidently for a very good reason. He was at a charity golf tournament in Alabama hosted by now-retired Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban, his college coach — an absence that the Dolphins were perfectly fine with. That said, Tagovailoa has also missed some …

11 months, 1 week ago

After another early playoff exit, Dolphins GM says he wants Tua Tagovailoa in Miami ‘long-term’

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins general manager Chris Grier has remained confident about Miami’s trajectory since a rebuild that started in 2019. After Saturday’s wild-card playoff loss to Kansas City — yet another early postseason exit for the Dolphins — Grier was hesitant to declare his efforts a success. “The goal is to have him here long-term playing at a …

11 months, 1 week ago

Plenty rests on the shoulders of Tua Tagovailoa as Dolphins go for first playoff win since 2000

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It has been more than 23 years since the Miami Dolphins won a playoff game. He was a freshman at Alabama when he replaced then-starter Jalen Hurts during the 2018 national championship game and led the Crimson Tide past Georgia for the school’s fifth national title under Nick Saban. The 25-year-old Tagovailoa has spoken about how …

1 year ago

Mostert, Tagovailoa lead Dolphins to a 30-0 victory over the Jets without Tyreek Hill

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel was certain his team would avoid another week of disappointment after the Dolphins saw a 14-point fourth-quarter lead fizzle in less than five minutes in their last outing. Raheem Mostert scored two more touchdowns to set Miami’s single-season record with 20, Tua Tagovailoa threw for 224 yards and a score and the Dolphins shut …

1 year ago

Dolphins’ offense sharp in blowout win over Jets, even without star wide receiver Tyreek Hill

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa walked over to Tyreek Hill while the star Miami Dolphins wide receiver was warming up Sunday and told him not to worry. “And he said, ‘I appreciate it, but don’t count me out yet.’” Hill ended up not taking the field in Miami’s 30-0 shutout of the Jets on Sunday, marking the first time …

1 year ago

Dolphins vs. Commanders will be Mike McDaniel’s return to Washington, a key stop in his career

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel often refers to his time in Washington as one of the most formative periods of his coaching career. On one coaching staff, there was offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, currently the head coach of the NFC-West leading San Francisco 49ers; tight ends coach Sean McVay, who led the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl …

1 year ago

Tua Tagovailoa vows to limit turnovers as Dolphins enter final stretch of their season

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After the Miami Dolphins dominated the New York Jets last week, Tua Tagovailoa complimented the work of the offense but stressed that they will need him to play better down the stretch of the season. The second gave the Jets the ball with 2 seconds remaining in the second quarter before safety Jevon Holland intercepted Tim …

1 year, 1 month ago

Tua Tagovailoa, sporting a new look, talks Dolphins’ second-half expectations

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Drake? When everything is said and done, no one can take that away from you.” That’s the goal for the Dolphins as they begin the second half of their season Sunday at home against the Las Vegas Raiders. What was important to me is that we take advantage of the rest, but we build upon everything …

1 year, 1 month ago

Tua Tagovailoa throws for 3 TDs, Jalen Ramsey shines in debut for Dolphins, who beat Patriots 31-17

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa has never lost to New England coach Bill Belichick. Tagovailoa moved to 6-0 in his career against Belichick, throwing for 324 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in the Dolphins’ 31-17 win over the Patriots on Sunday. Smith-Schuster made a hard hit on Dolphins safety Brandon Jones on the Patriots’ final drive as Jones …

1 year, 1 month ago

Tua Tagovailoa seeks sixth straight win against Bill Belichick as the Dolphins host the Patriots

Associated Press

NEW ENGLAND at MIAMI Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BETTING LINE: Dolphins by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook AGAINST THE SPREAD: Patriots 2-5, Dolphins 5-2. New England’s 12th-ranked passing defense held Buffalo’s Stefon Diggs to a season-low 58 yards on six catches last week. … Left tackle Trent Brown is dealing with the ankle/knee injury he sustained during the …

1 year, 1 month ago

Mac Jones’ struggles are familiar to Tua Tagovailoa as the ex-Alabama QBs prepare to meet

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been in a situation similar to Mac Jones’ current predicament. So regardless of everything around you, when you stick to the process, it usually turns out good eventually.” In his fourth year, Tagovailoa is leading one of the NFL’s best offenses: The Dolphins lead the league in total offense, red zone …

1 year, 2 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa’s leadership key in Miami Dolphins’ offensive success

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel has noticed the change in Tua Tagovailoa: His jovial nature on the Miami Dolphins’ sideline during games. All of it plays a role in the fourth-year quarterback’s output on game days, McDaniel said Wednesday, adding that much of Tagovailoa’s growth on the field has started with internal work each week. You have a group …

1 year, 3 months ago

Hill, Tagovailoa too much for Chargers as Dolphins open with 36-34 victory

Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Tua Tagovailoa might have shocked some observers by putting up one of the best passing days in an opener in NFL history. That’s kind of what I expected to happen,” coach Mike McDaniel said after the Miami Dolphins rallied for a 36-34 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. In last season’s 23-17 win in Week …

1 year, 3 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa responds to comments that ESPN’s Ryan Clark made about his offseason work ethic

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa responded pointedly to comments made by ESPN NFL analyst Ryan Clark that questioned his offseason work ethic. Clark, a former NFL player, said earlier this week that Tagovailoa “wasn’t in the gym” during the offseason. “When it comes to the criticism and stuff, it’s crazy because when I first got here, I …

1 year, 4 months ago

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa talks Herbert’s record-breaking contract, expectations for this season

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — As the NFL quarterback market continues to surge, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa knows that his pay day is coming. “It’s really good for the quarterback market,” Tagovailoa said Wednesday after Miami’s first full-team practice of training camp. “When things come, they’ll come because you either deserved it or it’s supposed to happen that way.” Tagovailoa opened …

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