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trove of NFL draft picks was factor in decision to start Tua Tagovailoa

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One factor that contributed to the Miami Dolphins' decision to name rookie Tua Tagovailoa as their starting quarterback was the fact that Miami owns the Houston Texans' first- and second-round picks in next year's NFL draft, league sources told ESPN.
The Dolphins need to know what they have in Tagovailoa as they enter the 2021 draft with two picks in each of the first two rounds, courtesy of their trade last year that sent left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Texans.
"That's definitely a part of it," one source close to the Dolphins' thinking told ESPN, regarding Miami's recent decision to replace popular veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick with Tagovailoa. "Whoever told you that is right."
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Sources: Fins' trove of picks factor in Tua decision

One factor in the Dolphins' decision to name rookie Tua Tagovailoa as their starting QB is the fact that Miami owns the Texans' first- and second-round picks in next year's NFL draft, league sources told ESPN.
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I have no problem with this whatsoever. If this is indeed true then yes we play Tua and see if he is making improvements. If he doesnt I don't mind drafting another QB. Honestly I want results now, no more grooming or waiting. Ex: Kyle Murray.

Look its the first game I get it, but what I saw from Tua today, he better show some improvement next game. I don't follow college football, but looking at his tapes, I really didn't see anything extraordinary. Again, Idk or follow anything of college football. So I might be missing games. But Tua right now....ugh
 
To me Tua is just another guy until he proves he is a star elite QB.
After todays performance we have reason to worry.
After 10 games we will know where the team stands.
Just watch the games and enjoy the development. Hopefully he will dazzle us.
 
Yep. Thats what I saw.
Its only the first full game, but the offense looked better under Fitz.
The other worry is that he could take a sack and be sidelined by another hip injury.
His arm didnt look very good today. Lets see what the next 9 games bring.
 
This is smart but dissapointing. I would like it better if he was playing because they knew he was better than Fitz. Instead they really are mailing in 2020 to see what Huey have for the future.
 
tough draw for a first start. Tua didn't self-destruct like Jared Goff did. in other words, he gave us a chance to win the game, which is all you can really ask for, particularly from a rookie who hadn't played in a year due to a serious injury.

next week will be a better barometer as i don't expect permanent pressure form the Cardinals (w/o Chandler Jones).
 
As some have said take a QB every draft as you never know when you will unearth a diamond.

Sometimes that extra competition brings the best out of players. Nothing worse than the fear of losing your job to make you work your a$$ off to be better.

Astute thinking by the FO if true.
 
Interesting. I am curious whether this "report" came from the Dolphins staff or from another team? My guess is that we simply want to start the Tua development while also containing expectations and paving the way to transition from the very productive Fitzmagic to the new cornerstone QB. If he has growing pains, better we see them now than next year. The impressive success of Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert suggest that the rookies area ready, and probably Miami wants to see how far along Tua is, rather than whether or not Tua is "the guy." Regardless, Kudos to the Dolphins for keeping their options open. Rarely does a team stand in a situation to have a shot at a great QB. If we get that shot, and we're not convinced that Tua will become one, we absolutely need to take that shot at Trevor Lawrence or whomever. But, only if we're convinced it is a significant upgrade.

Chances of us getting the Trevor Lawrence first pick are still very slim IMHO. I've been taking a lot of heat for saying that Tua still looks to be not fully recovered and rehabbing. I've taken a lot of heat for pointing out that he never had a huge arm-talent, was injury-prone, and smaller QB's have a higher risk of injury--especially when they choose to be a running QB. Despite all the negativity ... it seems the Dolphins may be questioning those things as well.

Then again, maybe they're just trying to groom our young QB. Tua is a stable kid, and I'm confident he can handle a little adversity. His body may be a bit fragile, but his ego seems indomitable. Hang in there kid, the NFL is tough, and the media is sometimes even tougher. We're all rooting for you to succeed, even if the media-storm doesn't always sound like it.
 
Early picks would be better spent on one or two of the top WRs... Chase, Smith, Bateman, Waddle and a reliable RB like Harris.

They'll be amazed to see what Tua can do with weapons that suit his game.
 
So let me get this straight grier potentially gets to hedge his bets twice at the qb position?

7 year plan. Hell of a gig.
 
This is a old article and its posted already, but Tua looked awful and im not going to judge him yet of 1 performance , and the man missed nearly a year of football with no preseason. However he looked lost. He just doesn't look like a NFL QB. If I had to bet money now. Ill say he is a bust. Hopefully he can prove me wrong. Anyway there is no money bet so ill tell you my real opinion in 3 more weeks.
 
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