Tua Tagovailoa's Falcons debut confirms Dolphins were right to move on
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Key Points:
- Tua Tagovailoa's tenure with the Miami Dolphins was marked by flashes of potential but overall average performance, leading to doubts about his ability to be a franchise quarterback.
- Now with the Atlanta Falcons, Tagovailoa faces little competition for the starting job, yet head coach Kevin Stefanski has not named him the week one starter, indicating a lack of confidence in his abilities.
- During the Falcons' preseason opener, Tagovailoa had a modest performance, prompting criticism from former NFL receiver Steve Smith, who highlighted Tua's reluctance to push the ball downfield and lack of self-confidence.
- Despite being the presumptive preseason starter due to injuries to other quarterbacks, Tagovailoa's performance has not inspired confidence, mirroring challenges he faced in Miami despite a system tailored to his strengths.
- The Falcons acquired Tagovailoa at no cost, and so far, his play has not given Dolphins fans reason to regret his departure, as he continues to struggle to establish himself as a clear starting quarterback.
