Whether from impatient fans or even his own teammates, Tua Tagovailoa has drawn a ton of criticism in his first year in the NFL. None of it is necessary.
Now that Tagovailoa is set to make his first NFL start on November 1st against the Los Angeles Rams, let's catch you up on everything you need to know as a newly dubbed Miami Dolphins fan.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Miami Dolphins are naming Tua Tagovailoa their new starting quarterback. Tagovailoa received his first playing time this past weekend against the New York Jets, he completed both his passes for nine yards in a 24-0 victory. The Dolphins are on a BYE week, therefore he will make his first start against the Los Angeles Rams at home on Nov. 1.
His drive only lasted 5 plays but produced 19-yards and the final first down needed to end the game in the Dolphins favor. Tagovailoa completed both of his passing attempts for a total of nine yards passing while looking comfortable in his limited action.
Legendary, Hall-of-Fame coach Don Shula passed away this morning, as first reported by Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Shula coached the Baltimore Colts and the Miami Dolphins from 1963-1995.