Tua Tagovailoa finding freedom to be himself with Dolphins (FULL INTERVIEW) | FNIA | NFL on NBC

[@louie5237]

What a guy Tua is. He’s overcome so much in his short NFL career and still remains humble and positive

[@buckbuckboom6241]

Them Samoans man, they built different 🇼🇸

[@franklinknowles4404]

I'm a lifelong Dolphins fan. I don't care if Tua can throw the ball 70 yards. He's smart, processes fast, has the best footwork of any QB, he's super accurate, AND he's a cool ass human being. So unselfish, perfect fit for a coach like Mike McDaniel. Love this guy.

[@NocturnalHustler1]

💯

[@TT-md7mm]

💯

[@Humble_Legend]

Brian Flores was even worse than we as Dolphins fans even knew. If you dont like Tua as a person, something is wrong with YOU.

[@gamarkingduo8783]

Fax

[@sammysam3905]

Flores was so counter-productive, worse hiring ever

[@KyleN456]

Well said brother 🙏

[@dolphanatic23]

​@@sammysam3905definitely a bad hire but I lived through the Cam Cameron era.

[@abdeenabdul7803]

​@@sammysam3905how was he a terrible hire when the team was doing great and winning games they had no business winning,he was a good coach he just didnt believe in tua ,he wanted herbert and there is nothing wrong with that.Mcdaniel is just the best coach for tua and what hes good at been super accurate.Tua is a very good distributor of the ball like drew brees so its working amazingly

[@KyleN456]

Praying that Tua stays healthy not just for the rest of this year, but for years to come. I want this guy to win so bad, just an amazing guy who's been through so much. Tua I love you brother. The modern day Steve Young.

[@lefefesole8948]

🤟🏾🙏🏾

[@joeflynn3474]

Amen

[@kelseykjarsgaard5774]

Just needs players and good system

[@brandonmckay220]

Like every QB

[@hkt1296]

@@kelseykjarsgaard5774like any qb

[@j_incognito6716]

I want everyone here to think hard about the strength it took that man to open up the way he did in front of the world. He is a very private person. Think about how vulnerable he allowed himself to become. That kind of strength you don’t find in any leaders like him. Especially at his position and especially knowing how much he is criticized and slandered in the media and social media. None of you would have the balls to do that. This is a man made of iron. Fearless. A man conpletely comfortable with who he is. That is a dangerous man. A fearless competitor. A lion who is going to set the league on fire for many years to come. We have the cheetah and the Lion.

[@Explorewithlala]

💯

[@cliffhooper3558]

I ran into his Uncle in Denver right after we drafted him. He told me Tua was a warrior and that's all I needed to hear. He's shown more already than most will their whole career. Grateful to have him. Go Dolphins

[@donaldhenry5607]

Proud of the man Tua is becoming. Prayers to many healthy seasons doing what you do best🙏

[@Tuaman1MD]

Proud Pacific Islander here of Tongan descent and a big Tua fan and I am so dam proud of Tua how he represents our small pacific nations culture and up bringing.. His parents and grandparents raised him right and I wish him nothing but the best because he is a true inspiration to all the poly kids and any kid looking for a good role model. Let’s go Tua QB1

[@samoanartist4655]

Malo aupito for highlighting our poly up bringing. GOD, FAMILY, CULTURE. SAMOA MŌ SAMOA/MATE MAʻA TONGA

[@cliffhooper3558]

Y'all should be proud for sure.

[@BentleyVB]

Tua - the best QB we’ve seen in Miami since Marino . We love you bro.

[@ImRoguee]

you can really see how Flores has really affected Tua. Thank God Mike came in to show Tua that it's ok to be yourself and not have to be serious 24/7

[@halcop]

This what I love about Tua and Mike McDaniel. It's not just player or coach speak. It's honesty and appreciation for what you have done. Tua cherishes the things he has worked hard to get. I'm glad he's our QB1.

[@stormshelteratmos9816]

Tua is the singular reason I am still watching football these days. I love his play but more I love his faith. I also respect his journey. THe Debbie Downers can just go away or be quiet at this point for me. What you say is unimportant.

[@ronezzy]

Only reason you watch football? Cmon man 😂😂😂

[@buddysteele7624]

Well if what we say is unimportant than what you say is unimportant

[@chomskysfavefive]

The best kind of QB. Big fucking balls and what seems like a pure heart.

[@buddysteele7624]

@@chomskysfavefive wtf?? Do you not know anything about football?? Obviously Mahomes is the best kind of QB. He’s insanely talented, mobile, humble, well-behaved, -oh and he can excel in any offense

[@matthewcurry7932]

@@buddysteele7624We don’t care what the Tua hater’s have to say, if you don’t like it go find another team to root for if you’re a Dolphins fan.

[@PeeDeePalms]

What a great interview! Tua is such a class act. He has grown and improved as a quarterback by leaps and bounds. Now let's win the Division, AFC and then the Lombardi! 😊🙏

[@citrusfc474]

What a man Tua has become. Very proud of my QB1.

[@shawnwilson1514]

Tua is the man! What a great humble guy! Glad he's playing for the dolphins and killing it!

[@etruedus]

What an amazing interview. Very respectful from both interviewer and Tua.

[@eastmoneysniperburner5967]

From 10:00 minutes on was so pure… me and Tua really the same type of dude. My QB1 keep going my boy!

[@KaezilKage]

Tua would never say these comments are directed at Brian Flores, but he doesn't have to. A big part of being a good leader is creating individual connections with your people and understanding when you're pressing too hard and when someone can handle being pushed more. I hope Flores looks back at this and realizes he could have handled things better. McDaniels is putting on a master class on how to get the best out of someone.

[@sleddi98]

I’m proud of this guy. 25 years young and has a good grasp on life. Not easy being a leader in the spotlight. Hopefully he has a long career on and off the field ✌️

[@DrummerDanny76]

I'm glad that the interview was respectful and thoughtful towards Tua because some people could be cruel. Great interview

[@iamwitness8918]

Well-grounded man, aware of his inner self and more importantly he's thankful. Really enjoyed this interview.

[@jasoncox9883]

Thats my QB! He has a story a lot of athletes need to here. This man has seen it all from depths to the peaks. Never lost himself ir his fauth.

[@surronne824]

Yes he has.

[@surronne824]

Flores did a number on this kid.

[@cliffhooper3558]

​@@surronne824the fact he overcame Flores is soo much more impressive than ppl realize. So much talent that's never tapped at the QB position. That's my Quarterback 💪

[@surronne824]

@@cliffhooper3558 This is crazy because i liked Flores and had no clue this was going on.

[@Vegas_man]

I predict that Tua's journey is not over until he takes the team to the big dance. It will happen and it will be a Cinderella story that will be memorialized in a movie one day.

[@adamspunberg5719]

Tua is an amazing human being and becoming an MVP quarterback. And as we learned from that "Be a Goldfish" line - he has great taste in TV shows. Mike McDaniel is absolutely the Ted Lasso to Tua and the rest of the team!

[@roguebossa]

I grew up in Miami but also in Hawaii, my father is from there, so I see Tua through that lens, he's the classic local boy.

[@ChrisJohnson-ko8jx]

Great job, Michael. You did a wonderful job getting Tua to articulate his emotions.

[@cliffhooper3558]

He really did. This is the most we've seen of Tua his whole career. Glad he's my Quarterback. Go Dolphins

[@blueyed_gemini6420]

Love my QB.

[@karenhardie1132]

Mike and Tua are a good team. Keep it rolling. 😊

[@clarkjames6349]

I'm praying for you Tua. My QB since his college days at Alabama Crimson Tide.

[@mroverdose14]

"Show them who you are!" Massive respect for you brother. Never followed a player (i didn't coach or play with) like I followed you.

[@jccnj2354]

Big time indictment of the Flores regime. Love this kid. My QB! Shock the world tomorrow night! FinsUp!

[@Omnis2]

Tua is staring at the camera like he's looking into the soul of every broken Dolphins fan that has been suffering for the past 30 years.

[@deadjuixe1997]

this comment right here , couldn’t help but be locked into his state and hoping for the best for him and the Fins going forward.This is our year.

[@cliffhooper3558]

He is definitely finally comfortable and being himself. Great to see. Feel like we already won today. Hope we win twice 😁

[@alonzo1975]

TUA has been a blessing to this organization and has changed Dolphins in more ways than one! Something has been lifted from over us -- Sounds crazy, I know, but that's how it feels.

[@gamarkingduo8783]

I think God saw the fins and thought, dang they deserve some good times

[@alonzo1975]

@@gamarkingduo8783 AMEN!!

[@bladeaddison3189]

As a fan of 51 years … I 💯 agree. I have my theories about the when’s and why’s, but the important thing is … this franchise is in such a good place again and we owe that to Grier and McDaniel and Tua. They have restored the joy AND pride of being a Phins fan and for that I’m very grateful. 🙏

[@VonnieMcIlroy-de7xy]

🔥💯💯🎉🎊🎆💪🙏

[@gmotsjr13]

Tua is a REAL ONE! Show em all your greatness UNO!

[@ricksegal3065]

True definition of a team player and very humble. What a good person with a great soul.

[@PhinsTakeWithCB83]

Very telling interview! Really glad we made the change when we did!🐬🐬🐬🆙

[@Padudie]

Gosh, he made me cry. Mad respect for this man, Tua ❤️.

[@siddreddy1416]

Never give up y’all! Whatever setback, either injury or social weirdos that hate on u. Keep being yourself and work hard towards your dream. Tua is inspirational

[@sammysam3905]

i love Tua, besides being a top-tier QB., he is an awesome human being

[@johnn7113]

His documentary is going to be fire

[@randyhiggins4086]

That interviewer is what you classify as a true professional and gentleman. Tua is the same! No glitz or glamour just an honest pure human being that happens to be one of the very best QB’s! Flores almost put the hex on it all!

[@TMAN0603]

Tua is such a special human being. Very humble ans spiritual. Oh, and one helluva QB. Kudos for a very good interview.

[@tannerc43]

Such an amazing, genuine dude. Honored to have him as our quarterback

[@branavanvarathan6810]

I'm so proud of this dude. That mental growth is amazing and confidence is huge in all aspects of life especially pro sports. Proud to be a Fins fan but no matter what I'm always be a Tua fan. I really felt it when he sais who are you? Not the easiest question to answer and his answer was awesome!!

[@1017mann]

What a great young man, he's a breath of fresh air. God first always is the reason he is who he is imop

[@ding_chavez7613]

It's crazy to see this side of an MVP candidate. To see the deep scare he got when he entered the league and those first couple of years. The impact a bad coach can have is deep. I used to think it was a professional league, but the intricacies that happen in the locker room is insane. Thanks Mike for making this guy himself again. I know Tua doesn't keep receipts, but the fans of you do it for you! Keep crushing it

[@ClarkDent69]

Sounds like Flores did a number on him. He was way different pre draft. Now he seems like a domestic abuse survivor. I’m glad Mike actually knows how to deal with people and not whatever mental torture was going on previously.

[@cliffhooper3558]

I love how Tyreek goes after the media on Tua's behalf hahaha. It is amazing how far he has come. We never got a real look at Tua until this year.. Go Dolphins

[@cliffhooper3558]

That's my Quarterback 💪 "Thank you for being so thoughtful and open"

[@RopatiTualaulelei]

This will be a great movie, the coming together of Tua and Mike

[@lisapatterson6597]

Absolutely love this. In Tua we trust!!

[@singnene9039]

So proud of Tuaman ❤

[@Ruckus45]

I sincerely hope that Flores is watching what's been going on since his departure and realizing where he needs to improve as a leader. He almost completely ruined Tua's career, and I'm sure ruined others by the way he leads grown men. Leadership is a serious responsibility, and some people miss the point in lieu of results

[@jpgil12]

Well said.

[@cliffhooper3558]

🙌

[@Alicia-u5f8f]

Love this young man and so happy he's our QB1 👏👍🐬🏈

[@bladeaddison3189]

The definition of a leader … when what matters to them is seeing the success in the men around them and wanting to do more and work herder for those moments for his guys. THAT tells you who Tua is more than anything.

[@juliusjones243]

THAT’S MY QUARTERBACK! LOVE YOU USO ❤

[@Jaydayungin]

Love this guy i pray he stays healthy tutu tua

[@kenthanson]

Tua gonna give the HOF introduction speech for McDaniels and McDaniels gonna give the HOF introduction speech for Tua.

[@jpgil12]

Oh damn

[@EroticxxYT]

WOW

[@danielwolfe7633]

What a wonderful interview! There were a lot of great questions asked and answered. I’m a big dolphins fan and I am happy we have Tua as our QB1 and as our leader. Praying Tua keeps leading by example and bringing people close to Jesus in that locker room. It makes me happy to see him so confident in his faith. What a great football player but a greater person

[@cliffhooper3558]

What a wonderful interview!!!

[@OnlyFins-420]

I love this guy! Hes so awesome 🙏🏼❤️🐬🆙

[@miketrudell3011]

Ya, great interview, real questions and real answers. I was one of the doubters at first but getting to know him as a person through his honest and down to earth responses, how can you not oobe this guy. I've bleed tealmand orange for years, im proud to be a fan and to have him leading my team.

[@horace9999]

Interview a 10/10 you let it be about him not the interview and you it was a great tone thru out while video. Lastly you got him to talk and share interesting things thanks keep it up

[@Jose-pv9tz]

Nothing but respect for this guy!💯💯

[@kevinedison2227]

I see why he is so clutch on 3rd down. The guy is addicted to seeing his teammates smile

[@chuckieWalsh]

What a great interview! FinsUp!!!

[@joec8942]

Everyday I love this kid more and more.

[@chuckieWalsh]

Tua and Mike McD a perfect match 🤓

[@joshkeppel8071]

Thank God we chose this kid over Flores . Holy shit

[@Alicia-u5f8f]

Agree 💯

[@mattble8270]

Crazy how people can hate on tua. Mind blowing. Guy is WINNER. Simple as that.

[@Dragon-tc6ud]

19 minutes of shade towards flores… i love it

[@spitzrealist86]

I’m here for it 💯💯💯💯💯💯🫡

[@Hockeybaseballfan40]

Michael Smith did a great job in this interview love Tua

[@digdog2514]

Tua is the best thing to happen to our team. Proud

[@deadjuixe1997]

You can see the pain this man been through , all the obstacles. It’s gonna be so beautiful when he wins the MVP , this man is probably one of the most deserving players to succeed I’ve ever seen in my life. Dolphins all the fucking way , lead us Tua T 🙏🏼

[@oldrico]

Good to see Mike! Much Love Tua!

[@Turtle_4_3]

Flores really broke this man…it’s so amazing to see how healed mentally he looks. 🙏🏾

[@matthewmatt5285]

lol...Whatever,..He was in a crappy scheme but was farr from Broken.,..Give me a fking break~

[@johnhickson1095]

@@matthewmatt5285 also hes a grown man and a football player. i didnt know football caoches were "nice" they yell and scream and demand stuff

[@joeflynn3474]

What a awesome man not the QB just humble a family literally I'm glad he's on my team I appreciate him amen TUA be ,"YOU"🐬🆙🙏I LOVE MY MIAMI DOLPHINS

[@CCNOTNOCHANEL]

How can you not root for him? Tua is a real ass dude, honest and genuine. Doesn't get any better than that. Keep killin it brotha

[@Machete54]

Love this kid! Very grounded, humble and genuine young man. Miami got the right guy!

[@Kebson_StCharles]

I love this. This is amazing. This kid is something different

[@alwayskola]

Thankful to have Tua on the Dolphins. Flaws and all, he's a great player and a great human. I can relate to trying to great at your career and being great for the people/family I love.

[@_CryptoBits]

Happy for TUA. Bringing the dance and island culture to NFL Football.

[@jasonbiggs13]

Thoughtful questions and genuine honest answers. Love this.

[@RogerStebbins-s4l]

How can you not like this man?😊😊😊

[@TheDolphinsDive]

What a guy man, such a special person.

[@josephabato2536]

Props to the interviewer. Incredibly deep questioning

[@ThePappadia]

Tua's 3 things he's greatful for is beautifully said

[@mosesevaimalo8850]

I SEE TUA SOO HUMBLE AND RESPECTFUL ALWAYS PUTTING OTHERS FIRST MAY GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG MAN🙏

[@xipingpooh5783]

Class act

[@cedwardk]

Americas qb…BigTT🤙🏼🙌🏼

[@Logjambam]

Hearing him talk about pre-game anxiety and methods like deep breathing is really awesome

[@TinklesMcgee8123]

I'm a fan of watching people thrive. This dude seems so genuine. Gotta love it.

[@zigglawiggla67]

Love this TUA… Welcome to manhood!💯

[@Mememememe23]

How can anyone not love Tua. We r so lucky he’s our qb and face of the franchise. Not to mention MVP this year. He is changing the way qb is played. Quality guy

[@LeadfootLou]

How does one not like this guy? How is it that Tua generates so much dislike coming from the media? Keep moving forward young man. Love seeing you shut up all the doubters

[@yankeeluver100]

He thought about Flores for a second and then decided not to say anything 😂😂.

[@Mememememe23]

How much do we love Tua,, what a joy to watch him play and have him as the face of our franchise

[@CCNOTNOCHANEL]

Michael Smith, what an interview man

[@KM20RA]

Props to the interviewer for putting the questions in a way that wasn’t compromising but still very telling

[@Man_Darino]

Flores was the problem 10000%, almost ruined QB1's career.

[@AlexM-uo9gk]

Just looking at his demeanor was/is toxic and makes you mad and depressed.

[@JR64571]

Thank God they pulled the plug on him when they did

[@abmom82]

Absolutely

[@Chef_Jake]

Belichik disciples struggle to find success away from NE

[@ronezzy]

He sure won some games with Tau tho

[@chelseamyers3951]

NFL needs to give him PTSD therapy from being with Flores!! Thank God for Mike McDaniel! Love this man!

[@samGD3]

Im so proud of this dude. For the first time ever, theres a qb in the nfl that sorta kinda looks like me and representation matters than most people think, especially if youve never had it

[@fguanilo27]

My goodness, this interview has come a long way for me. So happy to see him bein this open. Fins Up baby! 👏🏼🔥

[@Jake0702]

I’ll be rooting for tua as a player until he retires and as a man until I die