Tua Tagovailoa reaction: ‘Better than the player we saw in 2020’
By SDS Staff
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Tua Tagovailoa looks to be gearing up for a second-year surge with the Miami Dolphins.
The former Alabama quarterback had an up-and-down rookie season taking over as Miami’s QB1 midseason. In 2021 preseason, Tagovailoa is looking sharp. Tagovailoa drew rave reviews on Saturday night in the Miami-Atlanta game, starting off 8-for-8 passing in the first quarter. He finished the first half 16-of-23 for 183 yards and a touchdown.
Here are are a couple of his highlight plays, including the TD:
TUA TOUCHDOWNS. 🙌#BuiltByBama #RollTide
pic.twitter.com/Ad4cpXFa7a— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) August 22, 2021
Nice throw by Tua Tagovailoa 😁🔥pic.twitter.com/LDIfkCZvIl
— Alabama DieHards (@DiehardsAlabama) August 22, 2021
Media members and fans alike were impressed by what they saw. Here’s a small sample of what was said on social media:
Tua Tagovailoa went 8-for-8 in the first quarter and he's not even going against Georgia.
— Jeff Schultz (@JeffSchultzATL) August 21, 2021
Tua Tagovailoa is slinging it tonight. This is not the player we saw in 2020. Not even close. Better delivery. Better arm strength. Better command.
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) August 22, 2021
Tua Tagovailoa was pretty damn good in the 1st half tonight. Confident. In rhythm. Accurate. Aggressive. Good pocket presence. Looks like a better QB thus far headed into Year 2 regular season. pic.twitter.com/GmfRGrcvWD
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) August 22, 2021
#Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa finishes the first half 16 of 23 for 183 yards and a TD, 107.7 rating in the first half vs. Falcons. Miami showed quite a compliment of offensive plays, while Tua showed his improvement with command and confidence.
Mood waiting for Week 1… pic.twitter.com/KYIzMh33gV
— Safid Deen ???? (@Safid_Deen) August 22, 2021
It’s only a game and a half of the pre-season but Tua Tagovailoa looks terrific.
— Simon Clancy (@SiClancy) August 21, 2021
@Tua growth is evident. His command of the offense, pocket presence & ability to extend plays were on full display in the first half. This young man has IT. #TuaTime
— Fernando (@Fins4Life73) August 22, 2021
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