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The 2023 NFL regular season has come and gone. It was full of surprises, new developments, fresh stories — and fascinating portents for what comes next.
The FOX Sports NFL writing staff broke down eight key things we learned during this campaign, and what they could mean for the future.
1. Tua’s big deal is coming. But late-season struggles could complicate negotiations
Mike McDaniel has praised Tua Tagovailoa effusively, going back to when McDaniel took over as head coach in 2022. At that point, McDaniel touted Tua as the most accurate passer in the NFL. And since that point, we’ve seen why McDaniel admires Tua’s game. McDaniel’s system is quarterback-friendly. But it’s also a perfect match for Tua’s skills.
The quarterback places the ball well and plays well on time. The one knock going into the season for Tua was his injury history. Last year, the main problem was concussions. They were so severe that it was fair to wonder whether he could make it through a full season. Well, Tua has only missed snaps because his offense has obliterated some of its lesser opponents. In those lopsided games, the Dolphins have called the bullpen for backup Mike White.
Tua’s health has been as much of a reason to retain him as his elite play.
“It’s significant for the organization, but more importantly, it’s significant for the player,” McDaniel said when asked Wednesday about Tua’s good health.
This isn’t to say that Tua is actually healthy. He was listed on the injury report with left shoulder and quad injuries. It’s just that those injuries haven’t held him out of games.
“It’s a big deal for a football team when we have the leader that has the ball every play is in the same and he’s toughing out things,” McDaniel said Wednesday of Tagovailoa who practiced and played through a shoulder injury in Week 18. “He tries to exude toughness in any opportune time and he’s really willing to do whatever it takes. I mean, case in point, he had issues with hitting his head on the ground,…
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Publish date : 2024-01-09 17:47:49
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