Tua named starting QB — Page 4

Oct 20, 2020, 04:32 PM

TUA TIME!

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 04:33 PM

Left-handed QB? Vick's verdict? Meh. Being left-handed is no big deal.

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

SceetoForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 04:38 PM

"MonstBlitz wrote:
If Bozo the clown had anything to do with this decision other than being the guy signing the checks, then I absolutely hate the move too.

Yeah, I hear ya'. I think he did. I heard that he was really pushing for Tua to be the pick. I'm in no way bashing Tua or anything. I just think this is really bad timing. I don't think there is any good reason to do it now, but it is what it is and i will always support my phins, but JFTR. I really hate this move at this point. Oh well.

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 04:45 PM

Dan Orlovsky says this is a bad decision. Fitz was getting the ball out 3rd fastest in the NFL, therefore Fitz' experience is masking a bad OL and this won't go well for Tua unless he too can get the ball out early.

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 05:26 PM

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

moosegutsForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 05:52 PM

This is the best news I've heard all year.

mooseguts out

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 06:02 PM

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 06:16 PM

"KeyFin wrote:
If this was abut confusing the Rams, then we wouldn't have announced Tua for another 10 days. It's a good thing the media gets paid to write....definitely not paid for thinking.

So apparently the Dolphins didn't announce this, it got leaked.

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 06:17 PM

Every Dolphins player I’ve talked to today about Tua Tagovailoa being named QB1 was surprised. Sounds like Brian Flores didn’t get a chance to tell the whole team before news came out, but they all were excited for Tua and think he’ll play well. Players love both Tua and Fitz.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) October 20, 2020

There were some bad reps. That’s true. I guess the key is I do not feel the Dolphins OL is so weak it puts Tua in excessive danger. And if Flo felt it was he wouldn’t put Tua in there IMO. https://t.co/4x9oRD2TLh
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) October 20, 2020

Tua Tagovailoa is the Dolphins' starting quarterback. Here's a breakdown from his former offensive coordinator. https://t.co/MIaddvnFSP
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) October 20, 2020

"He ends every conversation with, 'I love you, Locks,'" Locksley said Tuesday. "He cares about people. He gets it. He makes everyone around him feel like they're super important. He's so talented. He makes everyone else feel like it's more about them than him. That's so important for a quarterback."

"Tua's got great hands," Locksley said. "Guys with great hands, it means the ball comes out quick. Different arm angles. He instinctively finds open guys. I don't know how he gets to that point sometimes. But the ability to process and get the ball out quick is impressive."

"He may start off a bit slowly but he learns more when he's out there doing it," Locksley said. "When he makes a mistake, on almost anything, he doesn't make it again."

"He has so much respect for Fitz," Locksley said. "He has said he's been such a help to him. He just raves about the guy. There is a lot of mutual respect for Fitzpatrick and how he's managed the situation. That's the perfect guy for him because Tua's competitive, but doesn't want conflict. Don't mistake Tua's smile for a lack of competitiveness. He wants to win at everything. He wants badly to win."

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 06:40 PM

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

AGAGuyNamedAlexForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 06:45 PM

I'd actually be interested in knowing the last time a team made a QB switch that wasnt due to injury of some kind after back to back 20 point wins.

canesz06Forum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 07:02 PM

Finally. Now we get to see what we've got for a QB.

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 07:09 PM

Dolphins OLs collectively lead NFL in Sacks given up as % of pass snaps (source: PFF), rank #20 in Pressures given up as % of pass snaps. People trashing them as “bad” and likely to get Tua killed are off the mark, IMO. @geoffschwartz @minakimes @danorlovsky7 @3YardsPerCarry pic.twitter.com/5q4ID5r6J5
— Chris Kouffman (@ckparrot) October 20, 2020

Unfortunately nobody is arguing Fitzpatrick hasn’t done his usual standard handling pressure.

But ranking top in the NFL in sacks given up, and middle of the NFL in pressures, certainly doesn’t fit the original narrative, no matter how it’s spun. https://t.co/82LUAqZoPL
— Chris Kouffman (@ckparrot) October 20, 2020

Dolphins QBs were sacked 3.6 times per game in 2019 but have been sacked 1.7 times in 2020. Miami’s offensive line play has not been poor. There needs to be run block improvement. And three very talented rookies need some time to grow. But Tua is not in excessive danger. https://t.co/SsuRcoTfg9
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) October 20, 2020

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 07:11 PM

Jerome Baker found out about the quarterback change To Tua on Instagram. Two other players tell me they found when a notification came on their phone.

Not exactly how Brian Flores might have wanted to have his players find out. But it's 2020.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) October 20, 2020

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 07:55 PM

Ryan Fitzpatrick endorses Tua. He says Tua has anticipation and accuracy and humility and leadership skills. And that endorsement is more important than one from any talent evaluator or even coach. | SCHAD https://t.co/7qoStcmqto
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) October 20, 2020

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

The GuyForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 08:54 PM

QB Tua Tagovailoa — Here’s what I anticipate in the MIA game plan.

• RPO + Play-Action
• Levels, Hi-Lo, Mesh
• Schemed overs/verts
• Zone runs with Gaskin

Pass concepts that fit Tua’s traits as a thrower (rhythm + anticipation) @NFLMatchup #Dolphins pic.twitter.com/PGl2vL6a4a
— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) October 20, 2020

The GuyForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 09:16 PM

This team is on a playoff trajectory right now. Flores’s making the playoffs in only year two of this dramatic rebuild would be quite the feather in his cap, and he’s willing to risk that on a rookie quarterback and a quarterback change mid-season. Tua must be the real deal.

MrPhinnForum Veteran

Oct 20, 2020, 09:37 PM

Caught by surprise with this news. But, okay. We'll see.

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 21, 2020, 03:24 AM

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 21, 2020, 08:52 AM

Brian Flores confirms Tua is starting. "We feel it's the best thing for the team right now."
— Hal Habib (@gunnerhal) October 21, 2020

Flores: "We feel like through practice and meetings and walk-throughs that he's ready."
— Hal Habib (@gunnerhal) October 21, 2020

Flores, on impact of bye: "I don't think it hurts. But we just feel like this was the best move for our team right now. Look, Fitz has done a great job. He's been productive. His leadership has been great. It's not an easy decision."
— Hal Habib (@gunnerhal) October 21, 2020

Fitz has done a great job. This is not an easy decision. We felt this is a move we needed to make. - Brian Flores
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) October 21, 2020

Flores, on if five snaps vs. Jets was a factor: "That's just part of the evaluation. But this has been ongoing since we got here in training camp."
— Hal Habib (@gunnerhal) October 21, 2020

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 21, 2020, 08:57 AM

Brian Flores says they feel like starting Tua Tagovailoa is what’s best for the team. He mentioned practice, personnel staff went into the decision.

Flores says what they’ve seen from Tua in meetings/walkthroughs/practices makes them believe he is ready. pic.twitter.com/L8Z8pLxqPT
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) October 21, 2020

More Flores: "I'm confident in all of our players, to include Tua. I think he's practiced well. He works hard in meetings and walkthroughs. I think he has a rapport with his teammates. ... If he prepares, I'm confident we'll go out there and have good results."
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) October 21, 2020

More Flores: "Fitz has done a great job. He's been productive. His leadership has been great. It's not an easy decision."
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) October 21, 2020

Brian Flores says Tua will start Week 8 and "we feel like that's the best thing for the team."
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) October 21, 2020

Flores: "One thing that's unfortunate is I didn't get to address the team before this was out. ... I'm not happy about that at all."
— Hal Habib (@gunnerhal) October 21, 2020

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 21, 2020, 08:59 AM

Brian Flores says he’s not happy that he didn’t get to address the team about the decision to start Tua Tagovailoa before the news came out. He says he will talk to the team and apologize about that. He noted that’s not how he wanted the team to find out.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) October 21, 2020

Flores on his confidence level in Tua.

He’s practiced well, he works hard, he has a good rapport with his teammates. If Tua continues to prepare the way has, Flo is confident they’ll get a favorable result. Reiterates it’s not just about one guy.
— Travis Wingfield (@WingfieldNFL) October 21, 2020

Flores says he will apologize to the team for the way they heard the news, through social media.

Says that’s not the way we do things.
— Travis Wingfield (@WingfieldNFL) October 21, 2020

Brian Flores says his "respect" for Ryan Fitzpatrick made the decision to promote Tua Tagovailoa harder.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) October 21, 2020

Flores says Fitz has been great really for the last year and a half. Says he doesn’t know if there’s been anybody that’s helped more trying to instill the culture they want to build more than him. He embodies the things they look for.
— Travis Wingfield (@WingfieldNFL) October 21, 2020

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

HooliganSupporter

Oct 21, 2020, 09:24 AM

I wonder if anybody bothered to tell Fitz or if he found out through Instagram like everybody else.

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 21, 2020, 09:36 AM

NEW from @AdamHBeasley and me: Dolphins coach Brian Flores explains decision to start Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback. Everything notable Flores said on the issue in a just-completed press conference: https://t.co/DktShfEESZ
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) October 21, 2020

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)

GalantForum Veteran

Oct 21, 2020, 09:37 AM

"Hooligan wrote:
I wonder if anybody bothered to tell Fitz or if he found out through Instagram like everybody else.

I was wondering if whoever leaked the information will be fired.

"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)