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After last week’s preseason opener, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel displayed many of the team’s keys to Saturday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. player.
All eyes will be on Tua Tagovailoa’s organised team events dating back to June. The third-year quarterback has been on the floor for the first two offensive series. He finished 6-of-8 for 58 yards.
Optimism persists for Tagovailoa in McDaniel’s system despite two drives leading to punts and shots Offensive ability is high. Safid Deen 💯💯💯💯 @Safid_Deen
#Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s night ended after two series as he shot 6-of-8 for 58 yards and led a field goal. Tua does a good job of pushing and has time to throw. OL doesn’t have any push in the running game without Terron Armstead.
Gavin Keene @Gavin_Keene
The new offensive scenario looks promising. Excited about the regular season. Tua Tagovailoa should have a productive year. #FinsUp
Neil Driscoll @Neil Driscoll
Mike McDaniel is a great fit for Tua Tagovailoa. You’ll see mechanical improvements, faster progress and confidence. This is without Waddle and Cheetah.
One Dolphins fan was so passionate about the team that they predicted a regular season undefeated while also tagging Tagovailoa to make sure he saw it :
DG @630DG
My Lord, we will be 17-0 @Tua
On a more serious note, Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post did notice that Tagovailoa appeared to be talking to the coach Team with teammates to better control things on the sidelines:
Joe Shad @schadjoe
I noticed Tua Tagovailoa on the sidelines with his coach and players Very exemplary when discussing things. Much more than last season. Tua is empowered and he is stepping out of his shell with the team. #MiamiDolphins
Miami’s sprint didn’t do much for Tagovailoa and the offense. It had three yards on five carries over its first two possessions. Tagovailoa was also knocked down by Mike Gesicki in the opening third pass.
Safid Deen 💯💯💯💯 @Safid_Deen
Tua Tagovailoa threw the ball straight into Mike Gesicki’s chest and he wasn’t looking for a diagonal pass. #Dolphins will be knocked first, but two defenders are attacking Gesicki.
It should be noted that Tagovailoa does not have a complete playmaker on the court. Tyreek Hill had planned to play and even came out with pads to warm up, but he came out without the pads when he came out before the opening kickoff. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddell and left tackle Troon Armstead also missed the Raiders game Contest. McDaniel Hill put together a great lineup for Tagovailoa before the regular season. Hill called the former Alabama star “the most accurate QB in the NFL.” Earlier this week, On the Dan Le Batard show with Stugotz , McDaniel said Tagovailoa threw “the most accurate and catchable ball I’ve ever seen.” Although this That accuracy may not be on full display for the Raiders, Tagovailoa’s first game of the preseason without a top-two receiver, and the starting left tackle is an encouraging sign going forward.
