Tua Tagovailoa could feel extra pressure given Dolphins’ struggles | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC

Mike Florio and Michael Holley discuss why it’s clear Mike McDaniel designed the offense around Tua Tagovailoa and why it’s an “organizational failure” to not have a stronger backup QB. #NBCSports #ProFootballTalk #NFL
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[@seano79]

Dolphins are beyond dumb for not having a legit backup QB.

[@keenannash2947]

It may be the Carson Wentz conundrum. When the backup was good he played worse cause he felt like the other guy was breathing down his neck so he did too much trying to show he was the better qb... But he also couldn't stay healthy so they needed a good backup for when he went down.

[@edwardrichardson4773]

As a dolphins fan since 1983 I couldn't agree with you more.That in an offensive line are our biggest problems along with our owner and completely moronic g m Grier

[@edwardrichardson4773]

My dolphin's problems go much deeper than a quarterback.It's the whole organization.It's run like a week company.There is no knowledge of football and there is no accountability

[@AnEyeRacky]

They don't have a legit starting qb either. Can't trust the dude to protect himself or the line to protect him

[@joyceparker1215]

Get Tannerhill of the couch, he's a better backup than what they have

[@rojoloco]

Those first two interceptions certainly were not his fault. It's quite evident they were on the receivers. The third was entirely on him though.

[@Smfins]

The pics in the Buffalo game absolutely were not all Tua’s fault. The first 2 were not his fault at all. First one bounced off chest of the receiver and the 2nd one the receiver ran the wrong route.

[@besmorpheous]

I was just thinking this

[@adamlynch6954]

Those 3 interceptions were not Tuas fault how can you have a platform and not get basic facts right

[@throwthe9route92]

Tua masked the oline shortcomings.

[@kb4231]

@throwthe9route92 Said this for the longest. His ability to get rid of the ball quickly tricked the front office into not addressing the offense line.

[@carlostillman254]

Florio dropping bars 🎉

[@juanpablog]

those 3 intereceptions were not Tua's fault.. only the lasts one was

[@rockafellagold]

Last two

[@gregtrust5599]

​@@rockafellagoldnah. The second one was on Chosen Anderson for stopping mid-route

[@trublazer933]

Dolphins are “ Tricky “ .. I see what you did Mike. Mike doubled down with RUN DMC’s references

[@xc.b3075]

👀

[@russ3580]

Little Mikey putting on spin and trying to play the hero.

[@Papacarnivore15]

What wasn’t Tua wearing the “Guardian” Cap to soften the blow on his head given his extensive concussion history?? And when he comes back, will he wear the Guardian Cap???

[@cag19549]

That doesn't help. See "shaken baby syndrome". Guardian caps are a placebo.

[@buddysteele7624]

Who’s to blame for the Dolphins struggles they ask? Well these 2 guys are definitely not qualified to answer that question

[@cag19549]

Amen 👍

[@michelleloader5560]

Hi Mike ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@xc.b3075]

H O L L E Y !

[@teddylovesit]

hey guys. how about the money. you don't think that's a HUGE determining factor in Tua's predicament?

[@josephbell7648]

Tua is not “apparently the superhero”. As Florio pointed out. This offense was trash before Tua got injured. We also didn’t learn that Tua is irreplaceable. You’re judging this based on 3 practice squad players trying to replace Tua…one has only been here a week. If we learned anything, we learned that this front office is incompetent and McDaniel is certainly no offensive genius. If he were, he’d be able to get more out of the QBs he’s got to work with. McDaniel is clueless.

[@c5vette739]

They’re overlooking the real problem with the dolphins. The O line! It’s awful.

[@elaineres1]

Explain why Jared Goff, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield get a second chance and Geno Smith is the perpetual B QB. Geno leads the NFL in several stats but no one can get over he was a back QB. Geno got a bad deal with the Jets ( Dam Darnold got a bad deal with the Jets). I'm sorry to say the only difference I see is skin color!!!!

[@jtmmmm27]

Flacco/Russ/Fields/Minshew/Jimmy G/Brissett were all available, no excuse to have no backup considering Tuas history.

[@buddysteele7624]

When Simms isn’t here, the show is left with no one that really knows football. No one that watches film. Just a couple of basic fans that couldn’t even tell you what cover 2 is. Insane

[@cliftonharmon2403]

I don't get Tua coming back, Demar Hamlin, Bronny James. We can just see these sports leagues setting themselves up for the disaster that leads to their downfall, which is a preventable death of a player like these on live television. It's the next logical step., and it will be catastrophic

[@sidekickz2180]

Yeah, but "aNyOnE CaN wIn WiTh tHoSe wEaPoNs"

[@cag19549]

I think Tua is missed emotionally as well as physically. As for whether he continues to play that's no one's business but his. If Michael Holley doesn't want to watch, change the channel. Then he'll have more time to make a list of all the concussions this year in the NFL

[@carlewilliams5937]

I have to be honest. As much as I’ve tried NOT too feel some type of way about Tua’s injury…I cannot stop the sense of blame towards Tua for his last injury, I’m sorry but he decided to run head first into a DB instead of sliding down once he reached the line of gain. He had the responsibility as the QB to protect himself, the team and his role as a Captain. I’m just disappointed in his choices at that time. Yes I want him to be well but if I’m subject to injury I’m not going to play Superman and run through a brick wall???

[@huginnmuninn2155]

Your friendly reminder, that Skylar Thompson was drafted 15 spots ahead of Purdy, and those two are the only QBs (of Nine) who are still with their original teams.

[@killerb5726]

Tua should feel rushed, this is his fault for sliding head first knowing you have concussion issues. Feet first! Laces out, Finkle!

[@DrPhill96]

Why commit big money to a player with a known wad injury history? It’s not his fault and I’m glad he got paid, but this will ruin Miami for 4 more years, until they can escape that contract.

[@theragingdolphinsmaniac4696]

There’s no excuse because there is more than enough talent to be 3-1. I dont see any way they can turn things around with the back half of the season loaded with good teams. Honestly id rather just tank and draft a qb that can replace Tua if/when his concussion issues become too much to overcome

[@LennyR416]

Season done. Tua stay off the field and rest up. Let’s be real this team is in shambles and even if Tua came back and the way the luck is running for this team, I’m just worried of seeing luck completely run out for Tua and this organization.

[@Diesel65-tl3zv]

Get Tannerhill off the couch, Also how do you go into the season knowing your QB has a glass jaw how do you not have a veteran to back him?

[@theshogunblaze3656]

We dnt want Tannehill back and he doesn’t wanna return. He’s washed anyways

[@Diesel65-tl3zv]

@@theshogunblaze3656 not talking long term but to get you through the season with some hope, he’s better than what you put on the field for MNF , start looking at the draft 25 for a QB,

[@IAMAMMAFAN]

How do the Dolphins let Tua start the season not wearing a guardian cap, he has to be protected and they failed. After 3 concussions he should sit out the year. Let his brain heal and if he is cleared by multiple neurologist's to play and only then should he play in 2025 with a guardian cap or modified helmet to protect him.

[@mrpzpdx]

Tua will be demanding to play. Can the team legally deny him? Doubt it. Let him play. It’s his karma.

[@curtisjordan5303]

Call up the Steelers for Russell Wilson. Cam or RG3 might come off the couch and look better at this point.

[@scottyjoe22]

Chris "Chuckles the Clown" Grier has to go. Thanks for helping to keep them honest Florio!

[@jaradwhite9352]

Those pick against Buffalo were not Tua's fault

[@TomatoPace]

The Dolphins should sign AJ McCarron

[@davidjoseph9314]

Three interceptions they were all his fault. Why do you have a platform if you can't tell what you are watching

[@rockafellagold]

They don't have a competent backup because they never wanted Tua to have competition so they can protect his feelings

[@BMax0055]

Spot on.

[@RenzaissanceTV]

What fucking competent QB was there to begin with? There’s a reason why theyre backups lmfao, Y’all act like all the backups in the NFL was giving any of the starting QB’s rn competition unless your a rookie QB smh

[@gregtrust5599]

There's no backup QB in the league that would give Tua competition lol. It's obvious he's one of the most valuable QBs in the league and McDaniel is a fraud without Tua

[@adolfocastillo6254]

Man put Joe Flacco and see what happens lol

[@theshogunblaze3656]

Would Tua wearing a guardian cap alleviate his concussion concerns?

[@Quay33]

10000000 % TRUE MIKE … 🐬’s need to tank and get a real QB

[@SS-Tommy]

The moment Tua went down the Dolphins season was over. What a waste.

[@danielkasnett6539]

He has a really difficult decision

[@allensaunders449]

Tua will not retire the enormous money his love of football not going to give those up

[@larryhammer5183]

Nice to see Urkel's still getting work!

[@kb4231]

1:53 did Mike watch the same game?

[@cag19549]

No

[@kb4231]

@cag19549 I remember the pick 6 being his fault and that's it.

[@Injustice360]

Tua IS the adult in the room

[@michaelstanley3031]

well who should they have gotten then

[@Bentley7Cruize]

If hes not going to retire, then he needs to give up on this season lol. if hes going to keep playing he should come back week 10 if they have a good enough record so his brain jas e,tra healing time. If tua dies on that field i wont waych football for years, man. Its not okay to have him on the field... its DEFINITELY not okay to give him less than a month or two smh

[@cag19549]

I assume you have examined Tua personally AND are not aware of the number of concussions in the NFL this year.

[@Matthew2ube]

The whole NFL should be banned. Tua is not the only one facing life altering risk. They all put their futures at risk. High school players put themselves at risk. Why all of a sudden people are talking like they never knew this game was dangerous? If Tua needs to walk away, ALL need to walk away and go live in a bubble. Everyone go back to your shelter and lock yourself inside cause life is to risky to live it.

[@cag19549]

You are the first I've seen here to tell the truth. It's almost as if people think football isn't a contact sport. When it's shoved in their face on TV as with Tua, they conveniently forget about all the other players who've had concussions. Such hypocrites. They say they love football but moan and whine when the injury part of it is thrown in their face.

[@buddysteele7624]

Florio lives to criticize people. You can clearly tell that he gets pleasure out of criticizing others

[@DrPhill96]

Your feelings are hurt?

[@rockafellagold]

Go with the pats

[@sadamoneal1816]

I love to dunk on Florio whenever I can. However, I agree with his stance on Tua.

[@kb4231]

It was a small sample but at least with Tua they beat up on bad team without him they can't even do that

[@sharonreel8678]

How can anyone say that Tua is cleared and ready to play?? Is that what "people" are really saying???

[@theliverpoolking2259]

Tua was ready to play literally 3 snaps after suffering the hit, they're doing him a solid by sitting him 5 weeks for the sake of it but as of actual football play Tua could play right now.

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

Tua is done. He will come back and get another hit, either this year or next

[@cag19549]

Crystal ball?

[@fruitstrong5977]

Kenny Pickett?? The same Kenny Pickett who had 2 concussions halfway into his rookie season? Tua didnt have his first NFL concussion until his 3rd season. Throwing crap at the wall again. . There were No videos made like this about Kenny Pickett back then. Let it go Floriio. Quit while youre behind. Tua should and will play once cleared to do so just like every other NFL player who gets a concussion this season. Which woll be over 200 concussions.

[@cag19549]

A lot of NFL players have had concussions this year as well as previous years. It's just not as click baity for the sports media to talk about them.

[@fruitstrong5977]

@@cag19549 Yep. Bingo. It's totally unfair to Tua for these talking heads to try and make him the face of that. They're hypocrites and really could care less about concussions.

[@brennanloder7274]

Florio such a Karen 😂💀 dude sounds like a suburb mom talking about foootball. Sit this grandpa down he thinks anything is “violent” man this is football. Florio is the Joe Biden of sports media 😂🤡😂🤡

[@TEEJAY916]

Well, Joe Biden is actually the President so….