Analyst Defends Tua Tagovailoa Over Dolphins’ Struggles

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa opened Wednesday’s press convention with an apology for feedback he made following the group’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

Tagovailoa had criticized management inside the group and pointed to teammates arriving late to players-only conferences.

His remarks drew criticism from varied corners, however additionally they pressured long-standing inner points into public view.

The message behind his frustration appeared clear: accountability and construction want to enhance if Miami hopes to show its season round.

Analyst John Middlekauff defended Tagovailoa’s strategy throughout a latest phase on 3 & OUT.

“I’m on the level now the place I’m gonna defend him on this state of affairs. Mike (McDaniel) informed you final 12 months, ‘I can’t get individuals to cease exhibiting up late.’ The second the pinnacle coach acknowledges, individuals is not going to present as much as his group conferences on time? It’s by no means gonna operate,” Middlekauff stated, including, “This group is only a joke, and it’s all falling on Tua. There’s been some individuals on-line saying, he’s been late to conferences in his previous. I don’t know, I’m not there. However this doesn’t all fall on Tua. He’s simply making an attempt to do no matter he can, as a result of nobody else will.”

“Tua’s simply making an attempt to do no matter he can, as a…