Tua Tagovailoa Talks Support From Brian Flores, Blocking Out Rumors, Mac Jones Battle
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I kind of hate how social media has brought out the worst aspects of (American) consumer culture. Sports “news” is mostly garbage aimed at getting clicks. I feel bad for Tua, but at the same time I am impressed with how he has handled everything.
I love that about him because he says he shuts out the noise. Been way too much of that for him this offseason.
You have to love the character of guys that Grier and Flores are bringing in. They clearly do follow that self professed ideal of bring in guys who eat, breathe and sleep football. I love hearing that Tua doesn't even have cable and that he only uses social media as a marketing tool. Tua would probably make a horrible Trivial Pursuit partner, but that focus will help him become a great QB.
I also think that the lack of a preseason and an off-season spent rehabbing rather than preparing on the field is an under considered factor in Tua's play last year. I personally don't think he played poorly last year. In fact, I would say he was above average compared to your typical rookie QB. But I still think he was a shell of what we'll get this year. My impression of Tua is that he isn't particularly book smart. I think he primarily learns with physical reps (kin-esthetic learning). When he said he didn't know the playbook well enough last season, I think it was an honest assessment. I'm sure he studied the playbook a ton. I would guess he studied it more than most. But his learning style is one where he doesn't really "get it" until he runs/sees the same concept on the field. I think that's what he talking about when asked that question in the video.
I also think that the lack of a preseason and an off-season spent rehabbing rather than preparing on the field is an under considered factor in Tua's play last year. I personally don't think he played poorly last year. In fact, I would say he was above average compared to your typical rookie QB. But I still think he was a shell of what we'll get this year. My impression of Tua is that he isn't particularly book smart. I think he primarily learns with physical reps (kin-esthetic learning). When he said he didn't know the playbook well enough last season, I think it was an honest assessment. I'm sure he studied the playbook a ton. I would guess he studied it more than most. But his learning style is one where he doesn't really "get it" until he runs/sees the same concept on the field. I think that's what he talking about when asked that question in the video.
Repetition is king. Anybody who has ever put a ton of effort into mastering something knows this. Tua, going by his improvement we’ve seen so far, coupled with his comments, seems to have progressed through a few levels of competency and mastery. He’s not auto-pilot yet, by far…he’ll need another season or two to get automatic, IMO. The more reps, the less thinking and laser focus required to meet increased levels of results. I’m completely stoked to watch him grow.
Agreed, but I also think physical reps are a bigger key for a kinesthetic learner than a visual learner. I think a guy like Herbert is a visual learner. He can get more out of watching just film than a guy like Tua. Now I think Tua is far more instinctual than Herbert with concepts they've both learned so I'm far more bullish about Tua's growth potential, but I thought last year's lack of preseason and a TC spent rehabbing rather than repping was a particular disadvantage for a player with Tua's learning style.
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Competition is good.. ball in Tua hand.. it up too him..we bring up watson because he is available and he is good..
I've said this. Phins hierarchy are not protecting Tua. They are a joke. Putting Tua up infront of the media getting him to answer questions on his position and trade rumours. Jeezus!.... yaaay! Let's throw our QB under the bus a week before week one. Tua is busting a gut to improve and yet they throw him to the wolves with those media hacks looking for a story. That crap wouldn't happen in most countries or other sports.
I like this interview for one reason. Tua seems calm and composed, like legit. He reminds me of Russell Wilson in interviews. He did not seem annoyed by the questions nor did he seem scripted as he has in the past. I think he is ready to roll. LFGMD I'll be in Foxboro next Sunday wearing his jersey!