The Miami Dolphins invested in their future with the selection of former Alabama quarterback Crimson Tide Tua Tagovailoa in the first round of the NFL Draft. Despite their concerns about injuries, the Dolphins believed in the talent of the elite it called.
Tagovailoa has spent the offseason rehabilitating from hip surgery late last year. The process has gone well and Tagovailoa admitted that he is in good health and “ready to start” this season.
While he hasn’t made it to the grid, Tagovailoa has made a good impression on his new Dolphins teammates. His willingness to learn the offensive system and grow within the team has generated great comments.
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome baker He has enjoyed interacting with Tagovailoa. He believes the former Alabama star will transition to the NFL ranks.
“I was able to talk to him a little while we had our joint practices,” Baker said during an interview with NFL Network’s ‘Good Morning Football’. “You can say that the child is ready to go. He is doing everything he needs to do to make sure he is healthy. He is a working child. I am happy that we have it. I am happy to see what this year brings. I am definitely excited. I think it will do well. ”
Baker is entering his third season with the Dolphins. He exploded last season with 126 tackles, five quarterback hits, three tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. His presence on the defensive end will allow Tagovailoa to get play level replays in practice.
It is good news for Tagovailoa. The Dolphins revamped their defense, and going against quality NFL veterans will help them progress quickly.
Last season, Tagovailoa thrived on the Crimson Tide before his injury. He is familiar with playing with elite talent and finished his last college season with 2,840 yards and 33 touchdowns in nine games.
“I would say I’m ready to go,” said Tagovailoa, according to USA Today. “It’s one of those things where you start to feel like going back to the field to be able to compete.” It will be a new stage, so that’s even more exciting. “
The Dolphins intend to carry Tagovailoa with caution. Will compete with NFL veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick to start repetitions on the training ground. However, the Dolphins want to make sure that Tagovailoa can stay healthy in the future.
“My hopes don’t go up or down until I see a guy in a group,” Dolphins coach Brian Flores he told the Palm Beach Post recently. “Until I see a boy go through practice, multiple practices, it is difficult to say that we are doing this, that or the other at the speed of the game. That is for anyone.
For Tagovailoa, he plans to continue working hard and to be ready once his number is called. He is excited to embark on the process of being an NFL quarterback with the Miami Dolphins.
“I think the way I stay is that I go out there and do what I can to help the team,” said Tagovailoa. “If helping the team is like me being on the sidelines and counting (Ryan Fitzpatrick) what I have seen, then that is what it is. Or whoever the quarterback is. “
