Tua Tagovailoa reacts to 5-interception day at practice: 'Now is the time' for mistakes

Former Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa is entering his second year with the Miami Dolphins. After an up-and-down 2020 campaign, more is expected of him in 2021.

On Tuesday, he did not have a great day. While the Dolphins were practicing in a torrential downpour, Tagovailoa threw 5 interceptions.

Yes, that’s right — 5 interceptions. But, he’s keeping his head up after the rough session, saying he’s learning now so he won’t make those mistakes when games actually count:

"We wanted to be aggressive today in the passing game… You want to be smart, if there's a time to make mistakes now is the time."

Tua Tagovailoa on his rough 5-INT practice day. Not making excuses and taking responsibilities for practice mistakes.

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) June 15, 2021

Now then, here comes the part where we defend Tagovailoa for a bit. First, look at the weather the Dolphins were practicing in:

https://twitter.com/hollywoodxkev/status/1404870821789765633

Let’s just say if it was raining like that during an actual game, coaches wouldn’t be trying to be “aggressive” in the passing game.

Still, that didn’t stop 1 Miami beat reporter from sharing his disappointment in Tagovailoa:

There is absolutely no excuse for a 5 interception day. I don’t care if it’s a Hurricane. Your starting QB can’t turn the ball over 5 times. And these aren’t aggressive throws either.

— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) June 15, 2021

Fans seemed to overwhelmingly take Tua’s side in the replies, though, so take that as you will.

All in all, this day seems to be a wash (pun intended) for the former Alabama quarterback.