Tua Tagovailoa Opens Up About Relationship with Brian Flores, New Contract, & Personal Growth

[@scottblack4142]

Don't understand why this guy gets any hate. He is a genuine person and a very good qb who is pushing to be great!

[@alvink566]

I think it's the religion and he played for Alabama. Im a Bama fan. I root for jalen, tua, and Mac to have long great football career.

[@scott9924]

Lost a playoff game in -5 degrees to Chiefs. Fins been dominant in playoffs last 25 years - drafting Tua ruined their epic playoff winning streak. Tannehill would have put the team on his back in KC and won the SB..... (I don't get the hate either)

[@DolFan316]

That's precisely why Tua DOES get so much hate. In the clown show world we live in now, good is considered evil and evil is good.

[@heyump1432]

​@scott9924 as I recall, Tyreek Hill dropped a crucial TD.

[@dontaecrane4]

He's not a leader and is no good.

[@stevengaber7948]

Love this Tua dude is chill af

[@CorePathway]

200,000,000.00 reasons to be chill. 😂

[@dontaecrane4]

To bad he doesn't win shit.

[@Nothingmuch68]

​@@dontaecrane4he won the number 1 QB spot at Miami and he won a lot of money, that must really kill you aye😂😂

[@johnrainbolt6758]

Hawaii

[@iec7587]

He is a POS for airing the dirty laundry

[@gonzolo4]

Been rooting for this young man since day one. Love to see his growth and maturity as he continues to develop. Best QB in Miami since Marino…and it’s not even close.

[@CorePathway]

But neither won when it counted. Vikings fan, so I also know that pain 😂

@@CorePathway u gonna say that for next 5 years?

[@CorePathway]

Re: Vikings? Probably. Re: Miami? Also probably 🤣

[@rsolorio692]

​@@CorePathwayyour in here for tua looks like someone wants him to be a viking why you even here bro😢

[@aarons.7271]

@@CorePathwayI think McCarthy being out is a blessing in disguise. I don’t see it with him…

[@vincentjames7210]

Rooting for Tua to finally start winning big games

[@adamwarburton4601]

It is remarkable how much he has changed. Holy shit.

[@Quickfeet3]

Yup. Happy for him as a human but it's also going to translate to the field..we're going to win a Super Bowl with Tua

[@beaupearson9959]

I was thinking the exact same thing?! Like he’s himself and confident and a super cool dude.

[@Quickfeet3]

@beaupearson9959 yup. And I think he had some growing up to do, some soul searching, all of that. I believe he's a man now. And I think hes very close to figuring it all out..once he does, we're going to have something really special for 10+ years

[@bourbontrail565]

Tua actually can smile….,

[@funnykids572]

He became a grown man in front of our eyes So proud of this kid Hell yeah #TuaDimes

[@ejcejc4113]

Words of wisdom from a young man, in the spotlight, about social media.

[@GAbe-oy5wn]

Well done Dan. Finally an entertaining and relevant interview. It’s been a while. More please.

[@Laidback_616]

South Beach sessions exist.

[@pacman06100]

@@Laidback_616 Hes the bastard who asked the question that got Tua in hot water.

[@brandimcginnis2871]

That's my quarterback! He's such a good guy and awesome quarterback. It's easy wanting to see him win.

[@bourbontrail565]

Absolutely 💯

[@PL2550Dolphins]

"Slappin the bass" - I Love You, Man... Tua has just croissed over into my IDOL. 😂😂😂😂

[@stevenjean6352]

Keep god In your life brother. Idols are pulling u away from him.

[@Xorbitron]

He's. That. Guy. 🔔​@@stevenjean6352

[@paulbalcomb3209]

Under appreciated movie

[@Lannerii]

12:25 Chris begins fidgeting suggestively with the drawstring on his shorts gradually building in intensity 18:30 Tua notices Chris vigorously tugging on his cord, does a quadruple take while making eye contact with Dan and Stu like "are you seeing this??" continuing his answer without breaking and only stumbling on his words slightly

[@jonosay854]

😂

[@seane2068]

As a bills fan, I love Tua

[@Bdonsango]

As a Dolphins fan, I love Josh

[@92Goose]

As a football fan, I love both of you guys. Keep the hate out! ❤

[@jameshusted4242]

I like Josh but I hate when we play the bills that’s for sure

[@NBLNothingButLovePodcast]

Takes a real guy/gal to admit that being a bills fan 💯🤝🏾

[@walidhannaoui1802]

Respect man

[@Lannerii]

Tua casually crackin a joke about VINE in the year of our lord 2024 woah bro has definitely been off social for a minute lmaooo

[@taragreen5952]

He mentioned it with Kay Adams too so i think he thinks its still a thing.🤣

[@nanathegoat5106]

Bless his heart 😂😂 ​@@taragreen5952

[@mofishin2648]

Crying about Flores years later too, not leadership material just like in the KC game

[@srsr28]

@@mofishin2648He was asked a question. He wasn't crying about it if you listen and have any comprehension skills. Only an ignorant meathead would think that. You must not be very bright

[@RD1R]

​@@mofishin2648? Random response outta you huh?

[@frankiebiase6632]

When I saw this, my first reaction was surprised Tua gave you another interview. Way to address it right up top and apologize. Tua the absolute best dude in the world.

[@scottnixon9236]

Love it. Long time Dolphins Fan and a supporter of a class act like Tua. Too many arm chair coaches that know squat about football and or the process. Good on you for sticking up for yourself. Fins Up !!

[@joejoe2132]

Wow! So glad I watched this. Tua is really good guy. I like him even more now. Thank you guys.

[@Tuaman1MD]

My man Tua God knows his heart and God bless his heart ❤️ 🙏🏽

[@lashunebrown7405]

Tua The Man... Lets Goooooo

[@Jonestowndaddy]

The Brian Flores "terrible person" comment was soooo satisfying to me and I'm sure it was much more satisfying to TUA!!!

[@schmidthockey]

Soft

[@stardustspark5682]

​@@schmidthockeyYeah, I'm sure Nick Saban was definitely soft on him so he wasn't ready for the guy who got fired and also drove away Minkah Fitzpatrick.

[@luism8130]

@@schmidthockey Where is Flores coaching now? You have to be on crack to let him near a young QB.

[@Jonestowndaddy]

@@schmidthockey I can only imagine the amount of toughness u behold..lol

[@schmidthockey]

@@Jonestowndaddy I can imagine how weak you are.

[@footballoneonone8]

Very Impressed even more with Tua!!! Learned so much from this interview. Thanks! Tua has grown alot and the sky is the limit!! Go Fins!!

[@codykamrath7337]

This is my quarterback and I believe in him

[@finsfan4life25]

I cried like a baby when Roger called his name for us and I was on my knees praying for him! So happy to have you with us Uce! I can't wait to see you play Friday night!

[@RocNMayne]

Wipe your mouth

[@lizzyphinsfan9927]

Eff Flores. Snitching on us and trying to mentally abuse our QB.. He is usually so reserved. Love the smile and the openness. Keep pushing Tua. Your fans will always stand by you🐬❤️

[@JasonStavros-yb9mn]

Right! Fins up!

[@MrBaker444]

100%!!

[@dontaecrane4]

Our owner knew Tua was garbage that's why he was trying to get Brady. Tua is trash and won't win in big games again.

[@aikalo80]

@@dontaecrane4I'd say this is his final year to prove his worth

[@donhello7522]

im old enough to remember when this show called the Flores firing as racist......good job Dan-0

[@negative2positve380]

Actually suprised they got this interview

[@dat8835]

Wow Tua sounds like a different person, he has never been this open before. I've said this before, but I've never wanted any athlete to be successful more than Tua

[@karenhardie1132]

Flores didn't deny any of it. Tua has a great coach now who treats him with respect and kindness. Mike M is awesome. 😊

[@dyates6380]

As an ardent Bills fan, this guy is VERY hard to dislike. He's just a great player and person.

[@dontaecrane4]

Great player where?

[@ElitePushcartRacer]

Pats fan and I agree. Will he ever be the best, maybe not. But there are lots of examples of "the best" who just seem to be horrible a life.

[@appathegoat]

100%. Pats fan too. Always really enjoyed watching Tua when we play them and when they play in the playoffs. May not ever be Mahomes but you can have a good football team with Tua.

[@dolfan3788]

Character wise this man embodies everything you want in a QB and a leader.

[@dontaecrane4]

Where is he a leader at?

[@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyf]

Character wise, lmao. Not skill wise *

[@RyanatorMusic]

Yeah, cause talking shit bout your previous coach who only wanted to help you grow and get better by finding your weaknesses in your game, addressing them, confronting you about them, try to make you better at them, even if you didn’t like the way he went about it, is a great leader and person. Tua got his feelings hurt by a coach who constantly pushed him to be the best version of himself. Maybe Flores used language or tactics that maybe tua didn’t like, but at the end of the day, a coach isn’t gonna try and make a player worse. Maybe I’m wrong, maybe flores wanted to take Tua’s career and throw it in the trash can, but I HIGHLY doubt thats what Flores wanted. From what I asses out of the situation is Flores was constantly finding the weaknesses in Tua’s game, confronting them and trying to make him better at football, and Tua got his feelings hurt. . .

[@pacman06100]

@@dontaecrane4 Stupid ass question!!!

[@pacman06100]

@@RyanatorMusic You must have been raised by a father who called you a loser POS.

[@kathleenroche5369]

I’ve never heard an interview with us so I think he’s a really down to earth person.

[@lesleymcclureweick2863]

Great Interview - Tua looked so relaxed & mature

[@barnetlevine5975]

Love the positive energy, Spirit and developing way of being and seeing more good... GOD Blessed and continue to Bless this young man...

[@eddiegautusa986]

THANK U DAN

[@jamesbaker1924]

Tua has evolved. Love to see it. He’s fucking got it

[@xkmmx2132]

Certainly sounds good. Lets see it actually happen in a clutch spot. So far all he does is fall apart

[@dominickhawke9379]

@@xkmmx2132same with Josh Allen all that kid does is throw away big games

[@sal4856]

​​​​@@dominickhawke9379Your another delusional dolphins fan lol , Allen's last 2 playoff games against chiefs, first one had them beat his coach chocked couldn't hold a lead for 13 seconds last yr kicker missed for ot Tua hasn't smelled one playoff win and your putting tua in Allen's category ok 😂😂😂

[@telamb9]

Weirdo

[@RonMorisseau]

@@dominickhawke9379 Allen has made the Dolphins and Tua his bitches,so looking forward to that changing

[@DannyRosales-jv9xm]

LEAD US, TUA!!

[@aldrintheleo]

Tua is so chill, love this dude

[@HawgWyldFishing]

Great job with the interview Dan. It’s nice to see you’ve made up for the disaster of the last time you had a Tua interview.

[@wipeyfader]

From watching Hard Knocks last season - Tua just seems like a straight up good dude

[@MaryMartinsen]

Confidence building and belief in him makes huge difference

[@RussellRemy-e1u]

Tua is my guarter back

[@JoshTito22]

Kefe

[@zeuscastro477]

#TuaTime 🏈

[@juliegibbs9051]

❤ this Quarterback, Miami !!! ( TUA - LEGIT - TO - QUIT!! ) Looking forward to this Season, and with a young Head Coach thats going into his fourth year . ( Game Changer )

[@Russ5Tide]

Perfect example of what having great parents can do for a young man, And it’s shows! Tua has always been the most down to earth guy and I have never understood the hate he has received. Miami has its long term QB In my Opinion

[@WorriedBirds]

This was a wonderful interview! I root for the dolphins because of this show but now it seems like Tua is a great guy and very humble. I hope he has a great year!… also go Seahawks! Lol

[@YoshiMonsta]

He’s grown so much! Glad Tua is our QB!

[@lauracassidy8152]

Congrats on the interview TEAM DAN

[@buzznewman9962]

Tua by all accounts seems like a good person. It’s just so far he hasn’t overcome the criticisms from Flores or anyone else and that’s being a winner. You have to have that dawg in you to win the big games in the bright lights. We’ll see if year 5 is any different from the other 4

[@Rashad3000]

Here after last night’s concussion. Man, I really feel bad for this kid.

[@Puaspapa]

Fa’afetai tele lava Tua!! Polys will always get your back

[@trentcreager2168]

So happy to have Tua as the franchise QB in Miami! The future is very bright

[@tablefor2cast]

I love me some TUA!🙏🏾❤️

[@blackpearlbp]

Having the contract situation sorted has taken a lot of pressure off him, so confident and relaxed. Now all has to do it go out and get the SB. Fins Dynasty. Great things to come.

[@Joeypmurphy]

Love this dude

[@JimMork-r9u]

Love his attitude about social media.

[@JimMork-r9u]

Bob Dylan: If you're not busy living you're busy dying.

[@sonjiwilliams3379]

Tua, Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Hallandale absolutely love you! We love ourselves some Miami Dolphins, and we always will. I know that you are anointed for what you do!

[@ducecinco]

This interview made me like Tua

[@Chrigi3]

Pretty crazy to hear Tua openly admit that McDaniel was trying to get Tyreek to 2k yards.

[@torettomalachi2248]

He’s just being real. That’s who Tua is, no fake attitude

[@gregtrust5599]

Like Tua said it was pretty obvious watching them last year. You could tell he was forcing the ball to Hill a lot

[@sixthorder]

Flores is so wrong for this. It's not even a "I'm hard on you because I believe in you" thing. Just straight being an asshole constantly because he's not the QB you wanted. Doomed to fail in that scenario

[@SkiLILs]

In hindsight he's right about Tuas ability and production, he's not a franchise quarterback. Seems like a good guy and all, but Flores saw early on he wasn't made for this league.

[@Bdonsango]

@@SkiLILs”wasn’t made for this league” but leads the league in passing yards lmaoo c’mon wth are you talking about

[@joshuamcneely3028]

You have to think about the situation Flores was put in. They wanted him to lose, so what he wanted, they weren't going to give him. He probably still should treat others with respect, but when his boss tells him to lose, I guess certain things go out the window.

[@mr.morales4074]

All of this is wrong ​@@SkiLILs

[@d8l835]

​@@SkiLILs what production are you looking at? You can't be serious. If you are looking directly at production, as you mentioned, the stats don't lie, he's at or near the top in almost every metric... What in the hell are you even talking about? You can't even troll properly or what?

[@christiannaprince-mccall8726]

Tau, actions speak louder than words, FEAR DOESNT LIVE HERE ANYMORE TAKE COMMAND AND MOVE THIS OFFENSE TO THE IMPOSSIBLE TIMES COMPETITION IS TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES I CAN DO ALL TIMES THROUGH CHRIST.

[@cubanace23]

It takes time to win, people are impatient. Mahommes type players are rare. Dolphins are building GO FINS

[@Turtle_4_3]

He’s like a whole new person. It’s amazing to see

[@elorko28]

Well said Tua 💯

[@Favfn]

Tua will prove doubters wrong. He has IT

[@ericstorm5285]

Best passer in the NFL. If the O-Line does their job and they don’t lose 1/2 the roster to injuries like last season, this could be a Super Bowl season for them. Money is on 11-6 and early playoff exit because I don’t trust the line + they always have horrible luck with key injuries.

[@wisemoneyguy]

So proud of this young man. Representing his culture and Polynesian community.

[@Sceptre1]

Him messing with them when they ask a more personal question is so funny

[@darrenlord2468]

Love this kid! The Hawaiian in him is so genuine, giving even younger kids a role model to look up to! Hate on him he will just get better, that I can relate a lot!!

[@Slimbiggy_]

I’ve been team Tua since he became a Dolphin. Miami did the right thing by paying him, regardless if he wins a bowl or not. He’s a Franchise QB all the way through.

[@rjames4497]

Tua’s a solid dude. The funniest thing has to be everyone in Miami probably don’t know he’s from Hawaii. Roll Tide.

[@DGFTHR]

Lmaoo yeah the fans of a NFL team don’t know where he’s from??? Get a clue. The fans call him “Uce”. FinsUP

[@BryGuy7]

Dumbah boy 😂 - we know dude stop

[@tdogg65]

Good for Tua. Sounds like he found a coach who believed in him instead of belittling him and now his career is taking off.

[@tonybino01]

This interview is a winner. We get to know who Tua really is and LeBastard is not annoying.

[@Stevodz6yb]

Damn!! The last two minutes was rough. Imagine going to work two straight years hearing that at work or from a loved one.

[@KK-pm7ud]

ESPN quoting this show for a great Tua quote is next level

[@raister305]

Great interview, Dan. I hope Tua doubles down when asked about it or refuses to speak on it. but no apologies. Flores didn't apologize. He said he was hurt because Tua said he was hurt by him. Flores didn't learn a damn thing

[@People-Business-And-Ideas]

Clearly, his play on the field doesn't warrant Elite QB, status. Its more and more apparent against good teams. I just wonder if Tua, used Social Media to throw Brian Flores under the bus to finesse getting that BIG contract from Miami? Just another perspective, a fresh new look at it...

[@bighek561]

That's my fkn quarterback! 🐬👆🏾

[@sarithsim3491]

holy craz.This is weird seeing tua Do interview

[@juannaranjo4724]

Great interview. Tua opened up and was genuine. We need more of this. Go back to the basics. I’m sick of the politics. And salute to Stu for not doing the fake laugh that often. And why is Cote in the middle. Fat lives matter.

[@justr1542]

Great interview

[@ElitePushcartRacer]

I have to say, he seems very genuine. Not perfect and doesn't claim to be. Not arrogant. Wants to be good and cares. Put someone on a team with a like minded coach and then you'll get the best out of good people. Conversely, if you take honest people and shit on them, they will look in the mirror and assume that they are shit. Its not hard to understand. But what IS hard to understand is how some leaders just don't seem to understand that the best way to make the leader look good is to have their people make them look good! I was in the Army, FEMA, Fortune 500 and small businesses. In each instance, the best leaders get the best performance and then the best leaders get recogonized. What value is there is beating up people, relentlessly? The leader is going to go down with the people they've been beating down.

[@closer2theheart684]

We shall see if he's going to be the Super Bowl caliber QB that most think he can be. I like the guy and there was a moment when I seriously thought he wouldn't be playing again. Those concussions were brutal.

[@kamt6582]

Hawaii always got ❤️❤️❤️ for TUA! Faa Samoa Stand Up!!!

[@CosaNostra72]

Tua TUA TUA

[@GrandPoobah007]

We love SALTY TUA!!!!!

[@ThaTawpDawg]

Tua has to be the nicest guy in the league but he’s a absolute killer on the field! Fins up!!! 🐬

[@nickg9270]

Dude seems so hyped like on cloud nine. It’s nice to see Tua really open up about the media and politics

[@gigga5]

Nice interview but are you guys doing an hour 2?

[@Browneye475]

Remove the sports aspect, its always motivating to see growth in a person.

[@ihatekpeng]

This is evidence that Mike McDaniel is not just talk.

[@bourbontrail565]

Coach Rules!

[@williecrawford5588]

Tua is about to level up again the next step is a Lombardi. Thank you magic Mike for knowing how to get the potential from the talent you coach.

[@412Ahud]

Where's the rest of the show?

[@tison7208]

"i dont remember that" LMAO this guy is great

[@tyzxcj34]

49er fan here and I felt so bad for this kid seeing how bad he was getting trashed. At the time we had Jimmy G and when Mike got the job at Miami I knew it was going to be a perfect fit with Tua because Mike's motto is about positive motivation and developing players. Tua already had the skills to do the job. This kid is the real deal and just got stuck with the toxic Bill Belichick coaching culture. From Flores to Josh McDaniels. 2 coaches from New England and 2 coaches who got fired and were known as toxic.

[@GrandPoobah007]

Flores is best suited as a D coordinator. Just think what could've happened had he supported Tua from day one.

[@BombDog_]

Tua does the “ Tuddy”

[@mwahahaaaa]

Lets see if the Dolphins can translate all the good vibes into a playoff win. The roster is stacked so there's no more excuses.

[@BLACKDAMIAN]

He got that ‘New Teeth Sound’. Way to go Tua

[@FrakintheboX]

That's my QB!! Let's go uce!!

[@uttermanbo]

Remember tank for Tua? The Dolphins got their guy and since day one the media has been saying he sucks. The 2020 class has the distinction of the top three QBs still being with their original team.

[@cayetano6547]

I'm not gonna lie..a tear has dropped my eye everytime i hear this dude talking about having someone that believes in you.

[@ALCanes73]

That's my QB!!

[@MattKuzie]

Tua needs a marketing deal with "WhatNot" ASAP 😂

[@shawnmorin6340]

LMAO! I was looking for this comment! How many times one can say “ and what not”😂