In case you're on the lookout for an excellent, impactful quote relating to Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, flip to Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill.
Hill hasn't performed a recreation for the Dolphins but, however the former Kansas Metropolis Chiefs receiver hasn't shied away from gushing feedback about his new quarterback.
In Could, Hill described Tagovailoa as throwing "the prettiest ball I've ever caught in my life."
In June, Hill stated Tagovailoa is extra correct than former teammate Patrick Mahomes.
And on the most recent episode of his podcast "It Wanted To Be Stated," Hill got here to his new QB's protection relating to criticism Tagoaviloa acquired after a video of him underthrowing Hill beforehand went viral.
"It is gonna be lots of people taking their phrases again on what they stated about Tua," Hill stated. "Reporters, analysts, Twitter trolls. All these individuals are going to take their phrases again on what they stated about Tua. I am gonna be sitting there, consuming my popcorn."
What's a bit of perplexing is that the Dolphins' social media workforce is accountable for posting the clip. Hill believes the group posted the video on goal.
"I actually imagine they confirmed that clip of Tua underthrowing me simply to get individuals speaking," Hill stated. "As a result of they actually know what Tua's able to, for actual."
Hill additionally provided one other idea relating to Tagovailoa's job safety that appears extra lifelike.
"You realize, within the NFL, they solely offer you like two or three years to be a profitable quarterback, particularly if you happen to're a first-round decide," Hill stated. "And if you happen to do not succeed after these years, then its kicks rocks, man. So, principally, they will put Tua into that. So that is principally his final yr, man, simply to indicate individuals what he is received."
In two full seasons, Tagovailoa has solely performed 23 out of a potential 33 video games because of accidents. To this point, he is thrown for 4,467 yards, 27 touchdowns and 15 interceptions, whereas finishing 66.2% of his passes. His document as a starter is 13-8.
With a loaded supporting forged that additionally contains Jaylen Waddle, Mike Gesicki and Cedrick Wilson — Hill stated the Dolphins' expertise is on par with the 2018 Chiefs — Tagovailoa doubtless will not be forgiven if he would not play like one of many league's top-half starters this yr.
