Veteran Teammate Preaches Patience with Tua

[Fin Fan in Cali]

Veteran teammate Preaches Patience with Tua

Miami Dolphins linebacker Kyle Van Noy pointed out that rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's development will be "a process"

www.si.com

That Tagovailoa didn't light it up in his first start after replacing veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick might have been disappointing for some fans, but linebacker Kyle Van Noy believes everybody needs to show some patience with the prize first-round pick from the University of Alabama.

“He’s a rookie at the end of the day,” Van Noy told SI NFL writer Albert Breer for his Monday Morning Quarterback column. “Obviously, we all want it to just happen overnight, but it’s a process. And he knows that, defense knows that, special teams know that. And we’re there for him. It’s a situation where we feel like whoever’s there, we’re going to have a good chance to win. Fitz is really good. Tua’s really good. We know we’ve just got to take it one game at a time.

“We did that today. Clearly, we showed it by scoring in every single phase. Obviously, we can’t rely on that each and every week. They know that (on offense), and they’re going to get better and better and better. And we’re going to get better and better ourselves. We’re going to take it one week at a time. We got a W.”

Need to be patient with Tua.

 

[Long suffering fan]

Exactly as we know what Fitzpatrick brings to the table. This season will really help Tua and my hope is by the end off it Tua is playing at a high level.
I also think we need investment in a couple of playmakers specifically for his type of game.
Look up previous rookies have performed over the years and for me Tua did just fine with no big mistakes.

 

[Ozfin]

What I especially liked was after the first horrendous play with the fumble he didn't drop his head, just got on with it.
The respect factor is obvious also as players even on D came over and congratulated him on the TD.
Also think the 2 catches Williams dropped if caught could of helped both their causes

 

[Fin Fan in Cali]

What I especially liked was after the first horrendous play with the fumble he didn't drop his head, just got on with it.
The respect factor is obvious also as players even on D came over and congratulated him on the TD.
Also think the 2 catches Williams dropped if caught could of helped both their causes

He didn’t give up, stayed with it, and the team rallied around him.

 

[greasyObnoxious]

the things is, we probably weren't going to make the playoffs with Fitzpatrick due to his inconsistent play and the team knows it. get Tua in there now, let him get experience, shake some rust off and see where this will lead you. if we miss out on the playoffs that way, we're exactly where we would be by starting Fitzpatrick the whole season IMO.

 

[royalshank]

the things is, we probably weren't going to make the playoffs with Fitzpatrick due to his inconsistent play and the team knows it. get Tua in there now, let him get experience, shake some rust off and see where this will lead you. if we miss out on the playoffs that way, we're exactly where we would be by starting Fitzpatrick the whole season IMO.

Exactly. There is upside w Tua.

 

[Danny]

Couldn't agree more. Tua had no OTA's and no pre season games and his first start came against a good defense. Glad the rest of the team played well to get the win and Tua will get better. 4 drops didn't help matters either and we had no running game to speak of. Like any other QB, Tua needs help and again, if we don't make the playoffs this year is not the end of the world. We really need a good off season and in 2021 could be a good year for us.

 

[royalshank]

Couldn't agree more. Tua had no OTA's and no pre season games and his first start came against a good defense. Glad the rest of the team played well to get the win and Tua will get better. 4 drops didn't help matters either and we had no running game to speak of. Like any other QB, Tua needs help and again, if we don't make the playoffs this year is not the end of the world. We really need a good off season and in 2021 could be a good year for us.

Call me crazy but we are making the playoffs. The defense is too good and our coaching is outstanding. We may not go anywhere but we’re finishing 10-6 at worst 9-7 and getting in. And I’m usually a downer. I know a good defense (our net points are best in the division right now) when I see one!

 

[Danny]

Call me crazy but we are making the playoffs. The defense is too good and our coaching is outstanding. We may not go anywhere but we’re finishing 10-6 at worst 9-7 and getting in. And I’m usually a downer. I know a good defense (our net points are best in the division right now) when I see one!

When you say "coaching is outstanding" are you including Gailey?

btw, now they're talking about have 8 teams from each conference making the playoffs this year so

 

[EasyRider]

Call me crazy but we are making the playoffs. The defense is too good and our coaching is outstanding. We may not go anywhere but we’re finishing 10-6 at worst 9-7 and getting in. And I’m usually a downer. I know a good defense (our net points are best in the division right now) when I see one!

Love the enthusiasm. However I want to see how we respond this next game. Not saying we need to win it. But it’s a different kind of QB and on the west side of the country. I wanna see how our D handles a very shifty and fast QB I wanna see how Tua responds. If lose a competitive game this Sunday I can live with it. If we get blown out ill wonder if we really have what it takes this year.

 

[andyahs]

Veteran teammate Preaches Patience with Tua

Miami Dolphins linebacker Kyle Van Noy pointed out that rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's development will be "a process"

www.si.com

That Tagovailoa didn't light it up in his first start after replacing veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick might have been disappointing for some fans, but linebacker Kyle Van Noy believes everybody needs to show some patience with the prize first-round pick from the University of Alabama.

“He’s a rookie at the end of the day,” Van Noy told SI NFL writer Albert Breer for his Monday Morning Quarterback column. “Obviously, we all want it to just happen overnight, but it’s a process. And he knows that, defense knows that, special teams know that. And we’re there for him. It’s a situation where we feel like whoever’s there, we’re going to have a good chance to win. Fitz is really good. Tua’s really good. We know we’ve just got to take it one game at a time.

“We did that today. Clearly, we showed it by scoring in every single phase. Obviously, we can’t rely on that each and every week. They know that (on offense), and they’re going to get better and better and better. And we’re going to get better and better ourselves. We’re going to take it one week at a time. We got a W.”

Need to be patient with Tua.

This is just pure common sense..........some fans lack that.

 

[ANUFan]

Call me crazy but we are making the playoffs. The defense is too good and our coaching is outstanding. We may not go anywhere but we’re finishing 10-6 at worst 9-7 and getting in. And I’m usually a downer. I know a good defense (our net points are best in the division right now) when I see one!

That record may not be enough in the AFC for a playoff spot. That’s the problem!

 

[royalshank]

That record may not be enough in the AFC for a playoff spot. That’s the problem!

Good point. But if our D keeps leading the league in PA I can’t see how we are kept out. We’ll find ways to win enough games somehow. I really believe this. We are 4-1 in last 5 and the games have not been close by today’s NFL standards. We are missing some pieces - like a stud RB but man we are a physical, smart (very few penalties) team. Tua’s game against the Rams was reminiscent of the David Woodley era so I got a bit nostalgic. Defense and ST were stifling. Offense didn’t beat itself and contributed just enough. Only thing missing was a bruising run game.

 

[royalshank]

When you say "coaching is outstanding" are you including Gailey?

btw, now they're talking about have 8 teams from each conference making the playoffs this year so

I didn’t know that about the 8 teams. Yes, I think Gailey has been great. Under his play calling and game planning we are scoring 8 PPG more than the last 6/8 years when we were always around 19. We are also much better on 3rd downs - not in the 2-11 club each week anymore. He’s doing amazing w no real RB, rookies on the O-line, Fitzpatrick and now a rookie QB.

 

[ANUFan]

Good point. But if our D keeps leading the league in PA I can’t see how we are kept out. We’ll find ways to win enough games somehow. I really believe this. We are 4-1 in last 5 and the games have not been close by today’s NFL standards. We are missing some pieces - like a stud RB but man we are a physical, smart (very few penalties) team. Tua’s game against the Rams was reminiscent of the David Woodley era so I got a bit nostalgic. Defense and ST were stifling. Offense didn’t beat itself and contributed just enough. Only thing missing was a bruising run game.

Meanwhile the stinkin NFC East with the Cowboys, Eagles, Washington, Giants can legit have a division winner with 6 games and a guaranteed playoff spot.