7 months ago

Ex-Dolphins coach Brian Flores says ‘there’s things I could do better’ following Tua Tagovailoa’s criticism

Following Tua Tagovailoa’s recent critical comments, current Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores expressed regret Tuesday in how he handled his relationship with the Dolphins quarterback while Flores served as head coach in Miami. During an interview Monday on “The Dan Le Batard Show,” Tagovailoa described essentially being told “you suck” and “that you shouldn’t be here” when being coached by Flores. But, how can I grow from that situation and create a world where that’s not the case where anyone says that about Brian Flores?” Tagovailoa described a stark contrast between the styles of his current head coach Mike McDaniel and Flores, on “The Dan LeBatard Show” on Monday. GO DEEPER Tagovailoa recalls former coach Flores' comments: 'You shouldn't be here' Flores was asked if he saw the relationship the same way Tagovailoa described it and said that he’s always looking to improve.

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6 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 …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa hasn’t heard from Brian Flores; Dolphins QB mum after criticizing former coach

New York Times

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa didn’t pour too much more gasoline on the public fire with former coach Brian Flores during a Monday news conference. Tagovailoa said he hasn’t heard from the ex-Dolphins head coach and current Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator since he recently criticized Flores for the way the coach handled the quarterback. Following Tagovailoa’s previous comments, Flores said …

7 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' …

7 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 …

7 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa recalls former head coach Brian Flores’ style, comments: ‘You shouldn’t be here’

New York Times

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa described a stark contrast between the styles of his current head coach Mike McDaniel and his former head coach, current Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, on the Dan Le Batard Show on Monday. You are this, you are that.’ Like how would it make you feel listening to one or the other?” GO DEEPER Lefty …

8 months 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 …

1 year, 7 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, 9 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa trying to ‘work on everything’ entering 4th NFL season

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel wanted to see a “graduation” from Tua Tagovailoa entering his fourth year in the NFL and second in McDaniel’s system. “I think Year Two, the prerequisite is that he as the quarterback has to have ownership of everything that he’s doing and what everyone else is doing as the facilitator of …

4 years, 4 months ago

‘This is Tua’s team’: No changes coming after Dolphins bench Tagovailoa in loss

New York Times

DENVER — The visitors sideline collectively held its breath for a moment early in the fourth quarter Sunday evening when Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa went down for a sixth sack, a vicious hit from Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb. We felt gave us the best chance to win the game.” Asked if the decision to go to Fitzpatrick — who originally …

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