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Dolphins coach Brian Flores says Tua Tagovailoa in the mix to start Week 1; health still a concern
By Adam Spencer
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The Miami Dolphins drafted former Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa with the No. 5 overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, and are hoping he will be the face of the franchise for years to come.
However, the team might play things slow with Tagovailoa in the early part of this season, especially since he’s still recovering from a serious hip injury suffered last season at Alabama.
On Tuesday, coach Brian Flores said Tua has looked good, but his health is still definitely a factor when it comes to starting Week 1 or not (via Sun-Sentinel.com):
“That is definitely part of the conversation — for sure,” Flores said.
“We’re at 10 months. It was a pretty serious injury. He looks good, though. … He’s healthy. He’s moving around to his right and to his left. But yes, that’s part of the conversation.” …
Tagovailoa’s long-term health and viability could have far more effects for Flores and the Dolphins franchise than trotting him out prematurely.
“Look, he’s a great kid. I care about him. And I want what’s best for him,” Flores said. “And that’s definitely part of the conversation.”
Many think veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick will start the first few weeks of the season, but in the NFL, you always need to have a backup plan.
How much will we see Tua this fall? We’ll find out starting in a couple of weeks.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
