For the primary time in his profession, third-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been named captain for the Miami Dolphins.
The staff launched its official record forward of Miami's season opener in opposition to New England on Sunday. The Dolphins' seven captains this yr embody first-timers Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Terron Armstead, Christian Wilkins, Xavien Howard and Jevon Holland, together with three-time captain Elandon Roberts.
It seems that Mike McDaniel & Co. have seen sufficient off-field management and on-field efficiency enchancment from Tagovailoa, one of the vital correct QBs within the league, to provide him captain standing.
On "The Herd," Colin Cowherd broke down why this feat is such a giant deal for the younger signal-caller.
"I've at all times believed that there are little, tiny, refined — and to not refined — warning indicators a couple of soccer staff," he mentioned. "One among them is: In case your quarterback shouldn't be named captain, one thing is amiss. He touches the ball 60 instances a recreation. Your quarterback [has] gotta be a captain. If he is not, your teaching workers or your gamers are telling you one thing. The final couple of years, Tua was not named captain, and I mentioned, ‘That’s a foul signal.' … This week, Tua [is] named captain, and I believe it's one thing.
"I believe Mike McDaniel, the brand new coach of the Dolphins, … Terron Armstead … Tyreek Hill — they're all-in on Tua. Now, whether or not or not they honestly imagine Tua is nice is not the purpose as a result of I do not suppose he's, and I do not suppose most individuals suppose he's. … What Mike McDaniel is doing is saying, ‘Alright, whether or not or not you’re a star, we're gonna deal with you want one,' as a result of confidence is a large part to quarterback success."
Miami Dolphins title Tua Tagovailoa captain
Colin Cowherd explains why this accomplishment is a giant deal for Tagovailoa.
Tagovailoa boasts a 13-8 document in two seasons as a starter with the Dolphins. He has accomplished 66.2% of his passes in 23 video games (21 begins), racking up 4,467 yards, 27 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.
Final season, on early downs when not pressured, Tagovailoa led the NFL in accuracy. What's extra, he delivered the perfect success fee within the NFL contained in the pink zone regardless of rib and throwing finger accidents.
Tagovailoa will look to capitalize on Miami's monster offseason strikes to be able to get the Dolphins again to the postseason, a spot they have not been since 2016.
The Dolphins made a number of splashy strikes this offseason, buying and selling for famous person receiver Hill, signing Armstead to bolster the offensive line, and re-signing Emmanuel Ogbah and Xavien Howard to maintain the protection intact.
