Tua Tagovailoa: Last season wasn't up to my standard, and I need to play better
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Key Points:
- Tua Tagovailoa took full responsibility for his departure from the Miami Dolphins, citing his own performance as the main reason rather than external factors.
- During his introductory press conference with the Atlanta Falcons, Tagovailoa acknowledged that his play last season did not meet his usual standards, especially following a new contract.
- The Dolphins benched Tagovailoa after he threw a career-high 15 interceptions in 14 games and eventually released him despite incurring a record $99.2 million in dead cap money.
- Tagovailoa signed a $1.3 million contract with the Falcons and expressed optimism about his future, emphasizing his desire for a fresh start and to play better football.
