Dan Marino was 'impressed' by Tua Tagovailoa's accuracy, timing | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC

[@Washington-Dreaming]

Today’s NFL fans don’t understand how much Marino changed the position. Before him you had some good passers, like Johnny Unitas and Kenny Stabler. But when Dan showed up it was like he was a Martian from another planet because his release was so much quicker than anyone else and his accuracy was ridiculous. He’d start throwing a wheel route - back then I think it was called an “out and up” - just as the receiver was making his first cut and you’d think, “That was a s-y pass!” but then when the receiver turned upfield and the ball hit him on the numbers at 40 yards you’d scratch your head. It didn’t seem possible. QBs like Mahomes are great but they’re really evolutionary because they’ve just added a few wrinkles. Dan was revolutionary and every modern-day quarterback owes Danny Boy a nod.

[@Ballaholic17]

Nobody like Dan Marino. My favorite athlete of all time with MJ and D Wade

[@Capital_Ideas1]

Don't forget about Dan Fouts.

[@BillPlain1]

100% the truth. He was throwing it around the yard unlike most that had done it before, he was playing against real defenses, and still embarrassing them. I think Young was the first real athlete to play the position like they do today, some would argue Roger Staubach, but for my money Marino will always be the single greatest passer of the game, unless another amazing pocket QB comes along.

[@gregtrust5599]

Watching Marino play was literally like watching Michael Jordan in the championship, he was in a league of his own. People also don’t realize how bad some of those dolphins teams were, it would be like Mahomes playing for the bears

[@theshow1269]

A Legend! I miss watching Dan play! 🐬⬆️🔥

[@gary-w7s]

I wish he was still on CBS NFL pregame show

[@Laura-dolphinfan]

DAN THE MAN.. L0VE LOVE YOU MAN !! my favorite player !!

[@abeldelarosa539]

Great job Mike and Chris ... Marino was amazing quarterback #13..one of a kind..

[@KP99]

The actual GOAT!! What he did in the '80s before all the QB friendly rule changes is greater than Brady. Yes Brady has all the SB wins so he's more accomplished, but in terms of who's the BEST QB ever, it's Marino.

[@miguelzamores4415]

I agree 100 percent!!

[@Phil_Williamson]

Comical.

[@happyevelyn]

Biggest choker in sports history?

[@KP99]

@@happyevelyn Why are you randomly bringing up Fran Tarkenton?? 🤣

[@carlb1409]

Dan Marino. Greatest arm. Set TD record of 48, in 1984! He was visibly annoyed that it was beaten a few years ago. Wanting to point out that it's cause his time it was a running league. So fewer throwing attempts. And now you can't hit the QB, TE, or WR.

[@highaltitude787]

Dan the man. The last time we had a QB in Miami. I miss watching him play and my 90s dolphins. It was always fun to get up on Sunday mornings turn on ESPN and see them talk about my phins and interview coach Shula or Marino. To this day we are still searching for our QB.

[@AlphaMaleMidwesterner]

Dan, was always fun to watch on Sundays I remember having his SI Posters on my bedroom walls and dolphins pennants. I spent a lot years watching this Guy and as a kid in grade school I would’ve loved watching him beat the 49ers in the Super Bowl or winning another one.

[@mountsanai3058]

My favorite QB of all time, this QB was so fascinating to watch throwing the football! Dan Marino the legend!!👀

[@eloygon2705]

Yes... 🐬Legend🐬🤩

[@christopher4100]

They need to go back to the old uniforms. The new ones suck!

[@Washington-Dreaming]

I agree. The Dolphins logo is so whimpy. They need a mean-looking Dolphin, maybe more like a Megladon. That’s it, name change! Miami Megladons. I like it.

[@gavriilnick4225]

They look like ballet dancers

[@gavriilnick4225]

​@@Washington-Dreaming...how about Megashlongs..???

[@ernestoluzarraga9356]

Who cares about the uniforms let's go back to the old way of winning and being TOUGH .

[@christopher4100]

@@ernestoluzarraga9356 They were tougher with the old uniforms. 😀

[@thejuggernaut5327]

Dan!

[@Nighthawk-8050]

Dan Marino had a beautiful quick release.

[@BillPlain1]

Dan would throw for 5500-6500yds, 40+ TDs, and 8-10 INTs nearly every year in this modern NFL. It would be baffling. He played during an era where defenses were allowed to hit a QB. Dan had the quickest release, and huge arm, and would stand in there to make the big play where most guys can't anymore or won't, or both. He would slaughter today's NFL DCs. Think of Peyton Manning, with more athleticism to scramble, with a much bigger arm. He would be unstoppable in the Detroit, 49ers, or Chiefs offenses.

[@bg147]

With all of the mobile QBs today, do you think his lack of mobility would hold him back? He got rid of the ball SO fast, though.

[@andrewbaileyMKU]

50+ TD*

[@BillPlain1]

@@bg147 Exactly. He wouldn't need to be on the move. He would be a better version of Tom Brady. Dan was athletic enough in his day, they just never asked QBs to be mobile back then.

[@qmechanics]

Marino wasn't a scrambler/running/mobile QB . He had a tremendous feel for the pocket and was able to anticipate oncoming rushers. He took a step or two here and there to evade tacklers and then there was his quick release.

[@miguelzamores4415]

He’s known as Dan the Man!!

[@JasonStavros-yb9mn]

My Goat 🐐.. Dan the Man!

[@steveosuch5486]

Mis this guy wish he was still playing! Go Dolphins!

[@dougstory2285]

Great interview of a great player!

[@FranklynStubbs]

Good Afternoon Greatest QB Ever Not Too Win A Ring🎉❤

[@happyevelyn]

Biggest choker in sports history?

[@CastroJordan]

I love "Dan the man" Marino. Yeah, I'm a Dolphins guy, but if I wasn't it wouldn't change that. He was a great QB for the Dolphins, but more importantly, seems like a real stand up guy. I met him as a kid at maroone chevrolet on pines blvd. In Pembroke pines. Also where i met Ronny Seikaly and Glen Rice on another day.

[@MTbone7]

Go Dan!

[@ORagnar]

I'm late to the party, but this was great. Dan is the man. 2/21/23, 4:03 p.m.

[@elconquistador5095]

Marino was awesome!

[@MaxxTitan7]

Dan The Man

[@Washington-Dreaming]

There once was a quarterback I’ll call “Dan,” So good the NFL wanted to him ban. Quickest release ever, Best QB forever. I’ll admit though I might be his biggest fan.

[@alfredoh2009]

My Marino the best qb ever and Shula the best coach ever

[@gavriilnick4225]

Trueeeeeee

[@mariobucci7683]

Thanks for putting Marino on . Dan to me you are the Greatest. Thank-you. I don't understand why you are not the coach of the Dolphins.

[@luke7834]

I wish Chris and Florio would put that toughness question directly to Robert Hunt or Zach Sieler, it would get quiet really quick 😂

[@TONYT725]

EXACTLY!!!! If you don’t have help, no quarterback will win by himself.

[@marmarbama7394]

I trust Dan's opinion of tua over armchair coach fans in Miami land. Show confidence in your qb and he will flourish. Mcdaniel has proven that and it will continue.

[@time2chill121]

I'm a Miami fan. Grew up there, and always repped the home team. In highschool I'd be one of the only kids wearing a Heat jersey when they sucked and everyone was wearing Knicks or Bulls gear. Bunch of half ass fans we have and it shows when you look at the empty seats in games down there.

[@Mark-k1b5o]

Dolphins are living in a fantasy world. They need to get their offensive line right. Draft down a bit to acquire a third round pick and draft offensive linemen with their first 3 picks. A guard center and tackle. Also resign Connor Williams and Robert Hunt also resign dt Christian Wilkins.

[@seanmerriott1125]

The best passer ever period .

[@leoderosia9279]

Probably best pure passer ever, ne fan

[@garrisonshriver3074]

Lamar Jackson should not even be in the conversation for MVP.

[@ReallyGotMotion]

The guys that’s going to be the runaway winner? 😂😂😂. Sure let’s listen to Good ol Garrison instead of Marino and simms .

[@jesterjigs9914]

Josh Allen is mvp

[@robesterd8132]

@@jesterjigs9914the turnover machine that got his offensive coordinator fired?? Hahah. Hes not even in the convo.

[@mikepannucio2315]

​@robesterd8132 Led the league in total touchdowns, led the league in total yards accounted for 84% of his team's total touchdowns. took his team from six and six to the second seed you're right he's not in the convo he's the clear winner

[@robesterd8132]

@@mikepannucio2315 Then how come he didn’t even make the pro bowl or all pro team? Not only is he not winning it, but he isn’t even top 5. Funny joke though

[@tleon858]

Al Davis how did you pass on Marino!!!

[@asielnorton345]

the major barrier i'm prognosticating with mahomes reaching all these superbowls is his division is about to get a lot harder. with harbaugh and sean peyton in his division. herbert already there now with a great coach. i mean its going to get harder. andy reid is also aging. not saying he cant do it. but only 3 people have won 4 superbowls in the entire history of the nfl, and now people are saying he's gonna win 5 more? seems like a stretch.

[@sidekickz2180]

"Oh you like Tua?" ".... well, moving on...."

[@robertschieber4069]

Aqua and Orange….. Not Green and Orange

[@oneminutebeerreviews6628]

85 the only team to beat the 85 Bears was a good team but the 92 team that lost to the Bills in the AFC Championship game in Miami was a great team.

[@time2chill121]

I was fortunate to be there in the stadium that day for the AFC championship. Used to help park cars in Miami at the stadium and they'd let us into all the games for free. Usually in the nose bleeds, but that day they were sold out and made room for us right behind the Bills bench. Was cool to tell jokes at the Bills players that day. Nothing rude but just getting under their skin, but they got us anyways...lol

[@garrisonshriver3074]

Not a word about Brock Purdy.

[@robesterd8132]

Serious people know Brock Purdy is average at best. Put him on the chiefs and he’s backing up Blaine gabbert

[@Kareyn2]

Right! Marino was his favorite qb too. That was so weird they didn’t talk about him at all.

[@redcomet0079]

@@robesterd8132he’s so “average” that he’s made two nfc championship appearances in less than 2 seasons, won the nfc title, and is now in the SB, right “genius”? 🙄🤡

[@gregtrust5599]

Go watch the Pat McAfee interview with Marino and Dan literally said that’s his guy and is rooting for him in the Super Bowl even though he thinks Mahomes will win. Can’t blame Marino for not naming off your favorite QB ffs

[@Kevin_747]

Come on Dan, if they put Tua on the market the phone wouldn't ring.

[@judithforgony5276]

Just leave Tua out of it please,he did his best and people criticizing and no one knows how things in there

[@mr.majestic3851]

@@judithforgony5276 Tua , bust .

[@winteriscoming276]

Dan Fouts was a beast.

[@bobdabolina1274]

Would love to have him in Denver but our line isn’t good enough for tua

[@trublazer933]

#13 🐬🏈 I was lucky to see this man’s entire career. He set the bar so high so when I see mid tier average QB play to me it’s unacceptable. Ross 🤬 took away the Dolphins tradition with this wacky looking Dolphin .. disgusting

[@pewterpirate4560]

Greatest arm in the game

[@anilchitnis4875]

Dan lit up the

[@MaxxTitan7]

Chris sounds like Eric Tramp when he says 'my father' 😅

[@joe4242]

THE LACES WERE IN !!!!!!!!!!

[@jasonbiggs13]

Love You Danny Boy!

[@timclark2925]

As a Chiefs fan I can't help but wonder how many Superbowls would Marty Schottenheimer (with Derrick Thomas, Neil Smith and co.) have won if the Chiefs had drafted Dan Marino with the 4th pick in 1983 instead of Todd Blackledge.....that would have been interesting.

[@DukeJimbob]

Montana was great but imagine Marino with the 49ers

[@ReallyGotMotion]

7:21 Simms was not expecting that

[@BrindleCoatSports]

When throwing bubble screens you should be accurate

[@roguebossa]

Shouldn't be throwing most of those to begin with. Play calling got whack later in the year.

[@onenightinbangkok-gp6zb]

Marino seems like a funny guy, the face he made after he said he'd throw for 6000 lol, looks away

[@TONYT725]

Met him the year he was doing this is the NFL on HBO, seven of us drank with him, and when the bill came, we all started putting our hands in our pockets as to pay for the tab, when he pulled a corporate credit card and paid the $600 tab for seven of us! He also talked about all the qbs that were uptight and probably wouldn’t be drinking with us. Troy Aikman was one of the ones that stood out. I have a cool pic of that night, him tanned and all of us pale from that freezing wintery NYC night when we were actually supposed to be working. Funny how I was a “Marino” fan before that night, and didn’t have his rookie card on me, but who the hell thought I was going meet him that night while working 😂😂😂😂😂😂?

[@NashvegasSound]

Simms couldn't wait to talk over Dan this entire interview. Remain calm Chris.

[@itzlegion123]

Patrick “the Magician “Mahomes sounds nice

[@tuat.mvpformallybigd.2635]

Biggest problem is keeping players healthy.

[@rolandconnor575]

AFC North is toughest division by far.

[@ChuckH2901]

Not one mention of Brock Purdy, who chose his #13 to emulate his idol and inspiration who got him into football: Dan Marino Shame on you!!!

[@gregtrust5599]

Check out the Pat McAfee interview which was about the same time as this one and Marino is rooting for Purdy in the super bowl

[@joemorales9549]

tua is not to be mentioned in the same sentence with Marino……

[@JCurtis688]

Nice head of hair!

[@bourbontrail565]

Script Theorists could say when Dan Marino was playing they/NFL would have a TV time out to slow him down ….. For multiple reasons!

[@kaptainkush4351]

Peanut butter M&Ms are the best M&Ms!

[@chrissnape9537]

Henri Richard won 10 Stanley cups with the Montreal Canadians !

[@someperson8151]

Wasn't there only 6 teams then?

[@lightningsrt4707]

Come on what do you think he’s going to say. He is the Ultimate team player. But behind closed doors well we know. Wink wink.

[@markjefferson2434]

I did the math. He’d throw for 1300 yards.

[@mattespeaignnette7284]

Of course he would say that he is the face of the Miami dolphins him saying that Tua isn't the guy would be like a car dealer owner saying all there vehicles are junk i mean that is just common sense

[@BillyBatsonMarvel]

Dan The Man Super Bowl victories were unfortunately destined with the Steelers and they fumbled that 💩 Chuck Knoll would have been the Greatest Head Coach Of All Time had they Drafted DAN THE MAN. 🐬🆙

[@ddjr64]

$60 mil x 6 years please!

[@kroo704]

Dan is lying about Tua we will not win a sb with Tua I stand on that

[@FranklynStubbs]

Injuries And Bad Coaching Cause Us

[@southamcaballero]

Dan is a great guy, but he believes a little too much in Tua. He is a good to above-average QB at best, when others who are great play around him. But he does not seem like a quarterback who can just throw to the guy that's open. However, in his defense, he has not had a great O-line. So, let's see what happens. Maybe he will prove me and everyone else wrong. I hope he does!

[@markjefferson2434]

Marino would throw for 1300 yards. Average 7000 a Season.

[@scottyjoe22]

Miami Dolphins #1

[@steveosuch5486]

As far as the uniforms colors / shades I'm ok with, but the logo needs to go back to the older design and the helmets need the teal facemask back!

[@jarviseubanks4108]

Dan going to keep my team down with his pr take on tua wow dan tua is nowhere near the level of competitive field u was on. Wow to many cooperate answers instead of Truth.

[@Quay33]

Facts 😎

[@robertmclean3612]

Tua isn’t good enough sorry

[@alkaline3254]

Dan has to say that, but we know he doesn’t really believe Tua can take us to the promise land.

[@justinfletcher7630]

Dan effin Marino

[@JustinSteereMusic]

Tua is a strict spot thrower. Take away his first read and he's a terrible player. Can't improvise or create plays with his feet. It's going to be a long 4-5 years for the Dolphins if they decide to keep Tua. It's going to be a lot of the same thing. Boast regular season numbers in September/November and ignore the reality of the problem in December and January.

[@henryperez606]

If you watch them in Alabama, he could do all those things. I think the problem is he’s a little small and they’re afraid he’s gonna be killed.

[@relentless305]

GET RIDE OF THE WHALE LOGO

[@mactownsend2890]

Or without Tyreek Hill

[@cubsbearsandbulls]

Tua has a noodle arm

[@brandonvandine1695]

Tua sucks

[@ty19980]

he really put tua with mahomes an josh allen come on dan i know its your dolphins but a bit delusional on that

[@curtisdunn7112]

LoL Marino going blind

[@Kareyn2]

Did I miss something? Did they ask him about Purdy, who wears #13 because of Dan Marino, his favorite qb. What’s happening here…

[@joemorales9549]

tua has to go he is a bum

[@russellrodrigues4016]

Not happening😂😂😂😂

[@joemorales9549]

E

[@joemorales9549]

So you rather have tuna and don’t win a Super Bowl. With Tua we’re not going anywhere

[@russellrodrigues4016]

@@joemorales9549 so you can see the future wow, oh well im a dolphins fan win or lose and Tua will be signing a contract extension , i cant predict the future so Tua it is ,until otherwise ,QB 1 Tua for now.

[@joemorales9549]

@@russellrodrigues4016 Last night we saw what it takes to win a Super Bowl a quarterback. So my friend tua is not it . I been a fan since 1966 I saw the first game Dolphins played. So all your sarcasm won’t change reality. Tua will not take the Dolphins now or ever to a Super Bowl He doesn’t have the will or ability to do it. Thanks for your opinion.

[@romain8390]

If the Dolphins really double down on Tua Tagovailoa, I will say it again: they are setting themselves up for mediocrity as soon as he becomes a large portion of their cap. You can’t watch the playoff game they played against Mahomes, the divisional, round with Mahomes, Lamar, and Allen, see the limitless talent on display, and then “we can compete with THAT with what we have with Tua”

[@VonnieMcIlroy-de7xy]

😂

[@roguebossa]

Tua’s here now and all the complaining in the world won’t change it

[@romain8390]

@@roguebossa good thing I’m not a dolphins fan. So crazy to me how within the league they don’t look around at the type of talent that’s actually winning, and are so stubborn and fall in love with their own methods to think they can with with proven losing methods. Especially with a guy like Tua, who is a 1-10 versus Lamar, Mahomes and Allen combined.

[@romain8390]

@@FuqAroundNFindOut oh, yes, you are right. I forgot about that crazy Monday/Thursday night football game where Brian Flores schemed up the craziest defensive game plan. 2-10, my bad

[@romain8390]

@@FuqAroundNFindOut you one of those sensitive fans huh? I don’t sleep better at night knowing that the Dolphins will be mediocre. Once they decide to pay Tua Tagovailoa if anything, I sleep worse, knowing that that’s one less team that will stop Kansas City over the next five years. Kind of ruins, the sport for me, personally since my whole NFL life, there’s always been just one team dominating and I’m sorry that you can’t see that you don’t have what it takes to win a championship with your quarterback. Regardless of who’s fault it is, I just don’t believe in your quarterback. He’s very good and the starter, and I defended him the entire 2021 off-season, when everyone on social media was saying that he was terrible, but he, since proven himself as a very good starting quarterback, that doesn’t mean I think he is championship level. Not in the AFC.

[@redcomet0079]

The reason why Purdy wears number 13

[@kyledavis635]

"Tua has good timing and accuracy".... and that's where it ends. Below average arm strength, below average mobility. Dolphins shouldn't pay him any more than $35M, but they probably will....

[@luattran6205]

All team have to do is stop reek n if he not open Tua going check down throw ball away

[@luattran6205]

Miami really think Tua can beat those boys in playoffs Mahomes burrow Lamar Allen smh going be another first rd exit for us again every team going have players that's is injured at that time of year no excuses

[@kyledavis635]

@@luattran6205 Awfully hard to overcome the loss of two very good edge rushers i.e. Phillips and Chubb, though, in today's NFL. Those are legit excuses - players matter, which is why teams spend so much on them - and the loss of those two wasn't something they could be expected to overcome... If those two were still healthy I think Fins would have at least gotten a home playoff game and possibly won it... Btw with Harbaugh in LA, add Herbert to the list...

[@ejhida2410]

You mean like Brees? He couldn't run when plays broke down, he had a "soft" arm too. What has Lamar done? What has Allen done? Turnover machines (Allen, didn't even make Pro Bowl) or underperforms (Lamar) but yeah keep applying standards only to Tua. (FYI, no Tía isn't the best or even top 5, but the uneven criticism is astounding).

[@Quay33]

35 is too much .. Let him play 5th yr out

[@PA96704]

Dan with tweetle dee & tweetle dummer. Trying to fish Dan into saying Tua is the problem. Dan setting them straight casuals QB#1 Franchised $$$$$$.

[@nickm-n4d]

Tua's accuracy and timing are useless if he can't perform when a play breaks down.

[@PA96704]

Son you check the WRs and it throws off timing. The whole offense revolves on timing because the OL can't hold the pocket. Watch closely son don't parrot and listen to Dan da man.

[@nickm-n4d]

@@PA96704 Even when the line holds up he struggles at times. Too timing reliant, gotta be able to perform when the play breaks down. He is too small, weak, and slow to extend plays. Not a franchise QB.

[@PA96704]

@@nickm-n4d welcome to the NFL where everyone struggles. Breakdown our defense please.

[@nickm-n4d]

@@PA96704 some struggle more than others

[@PA96704]

@@nickm-n4d 34-19 top passer this yr and top Qbr last yr. Yes some struggle 😁

[@roguebossa]

Tua’s Miami’s quarterback period. All the whining in the world won’t change that.

[@Quay33]

The fanbase is sick of losing with noodle arm

[@scott7621]

Whining won't, but boycotting games and not buying merchandise will.

[@russellrodrigues4016]

​@@Quay33RELAX 😂😂😂😂😂Tua QB1 next 4yrs

[@edgardoberlioz2168]

Dan Marino is obviously has a mental deficiency Tua is overrated ! He’s finished in NFL I would have never drafted him…..it was a colossal miscalculation… He’s not Mahomes …..

[@phin4life503]

Dan don’t know why you gave them to the time a day sims is garbage and when I see him in person, I promise he don’t know who I am

[@happyevelyn]

Dan was great during the reg season but always choked come playoff time. Could never perform on the big stage.

[@curtisdunn7112]

Hes blind and old

[@joelando1559]

Watched the super bowl. Almost every call and no call went totally against the 49ers. What a fixed game. Not a fan or hater of either team. The NFL has become the WWE. Disgusting.

[@markjefferson2434]

I did the math. He’d throw for 1300 yards.