Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with probably the most strain of any younger quarterback within the league heading into the 2022 marketing campaign. The child drafted one decide after him (Justin Herbert) in Los Angeles has set the league on hearth in his first two seasons, gained offensive Rookie of the Yr, and was named to his first Professional Bowl final 12 months.
Whether or not it’s honest or not, Tua and Herbert will perpetually be linked throughout their NFL careers, and so far, Tagovailoa is trailing by a big margin. Not in crew success, however individually they’re in several universes. Tua has the prospect to alter the narrative this 12 months with a robust displaying and playoff berth.
Contemplating the weapons and sources Miami gave Tua this offseason, if the Dolphins miss the postseason once more, the subsequent factor he’ll be given is a one-way ticket out of South Seashore. The crew added Mike McDaniel as head coach and has blessed Tagovailoa with a trio of speedy vast receivers, together with Tyreek Hill. His nickname is the cheetah. Even when you’d by no means seen him play, that identify implies velocity.
With all that at his disposal, it’s nonetheless attainable this season ends in catastrophe. 9 wins really feel just like the ceiling for Tua’s Dolphins, even with all of the additions. One factor to concentrate to is the frequency at which Tua can constantly get the ball to his deep threats down the sphere. His accuracy has by no means been questioned. It’s his precision deep downfield outdoors the hash marks.
End result: Dolphins miss the playoffs once more
