What was observed with Tua during absence, and why it’s meaningful to Dolphins teammates

[mrbunglez]

The Dolphins this week aren’t merely getting back the NFL’s leader in passer rating. With Tua Tagovailoa exiting concussion protocol, they’re also getting back a player who has worked diligently to cultivate relationships throughout the locker room, a player who has taken seriously the intangible responsibilities of becoming a captain. “I’ve never been on a team in the NFL that has a quarterback that spends that much time with his teammates, to be honest with you,” linebacker Duke Riley said in a private moment at his locker on Friday. “I’ve never been invited to play golf with a quarterback ever, and he’s invited me.” Miami Dolphins During snapshots when the media is allowed a glimpse behind the walls of team headquarters, we see Tagovailoa in his natural environment. And what was witnessed last week, while not unusual, also left an impression: Tagovailoa bouncing from player to player, striking up conversations with several of them. We saw him walk over to joke around with safeties Brandon Jones and Eric Rowe for several minutes during the stretching portion of Friday’s practice.

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[andyahs]

A real leader on and off the field.

 

[Miami 13]

Tua is the leader of this team.

 

[mrbunglez]

He’s the glue and heart of this whole team. That’s all I have to say about that.

 

[13marino13]

The Dolphins this week aren’t merely getting back the NFL’s leader in passer rating. With Tua Tagovailoa exiting concussion protocol, they’re also getting back a player who has worked diligently to cultivate relationships throughout the locker room, a player who has taken seriously the intangible responsibilities of becoming a captain. “I’ve never been on a team in the NFL that has a quarterback that spends that much time with his teammates, to be honest with you,” linebacker Duke Riley said in a private moment at his locker on Friday. “I’ve never been invited to play golf with a quarterback ever, and he’s invited me.” Miami Dolphins During snapshots when the media is allowed a glimpse behind the walls of team headquarters, we see Tagovailoa in his natural environment. And what was witnessed last week, while not unusual, also left an impression: Tagovailoa bouncing from player to player, striking up conversations with several of them. We saw him walk over to joke around with safeties Brandon Jones and Eric Rowe for several minutes during the stretching portion of Friday’s practice.

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Wow, that's some deep stuff there. A good human being for sure...

 

[TT1HamoFinFan]

Tua about to lead this team to 6 straight wins to get us to 9-3, before laying a beat down on Herbert and the Chargers….book it

 

[andyahs]

Wow, that's some deep stuff there. A good human being for sure...

Just can't read a defense or throw more than 10 yards.

 

[circumstances]

Wow, that's some deep stuff there.

 

[MARINO1384]

It’s painful for some to admit as they despise this man but Tua is the Miami Dolphins

 

[Danny68]

 

[danstilldaman]

I've never wanted a professional athlete to have more success then this young man, I just don't get not truly wanting him to succeed.

 

[bdizzle00]

I've never wanted a professional athlete to have more success then this young man, I just don't get not truly wanting him to succeed.

Everyone should. Literally everyone. You have serious issues if you are rooting against him.

 

[Austin Tatious]

Very good article, with good insight. Thanks for sharing.

 

[crashfan]

Let's hope this o-line can keep him upright. That part is out of his control.

 

[fansinceGWilson]

Everyone should. Literally everyone. You have serious issues if you are rooting against him.

The problem is ego. Mia drafted Iggy. I wanted Deacon Jones. It's Iggy's fault and people won't forgive him