Mike McDaniel Snaps At Media When Asked To Comment On Tua Tagovailoa’s Critique
Never one to hold back when expressing his opinions, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel had much to say on Wednesday in response to a reporter’s question concerning the idea that Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is only getting advantages from his offensive scheme.
Mike McDaniel Snaps At Media When Asked To Comment On Critique Given On QB Tua Tagovailoa
Being one of the top quarterbacks in the game, Tagovailoa has been a major contributor to the Dolphin’s offence’s success this season.
With 14 touchdown passes, he is tied with Kirk Cousins for the most in the NFL with 1,876 passing yards.
🎥 Mike McDaniel responds to critics that say Tua Tagovailoa’s a product of his system: “My answer to what would be: ‘Who the f cares’. I’ve coached stuff a long time, I haven’t seen people do what our guys do.” #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/VQHUYWAt0Q
— FinsXtra (@FinsXtra) October 18, 2023
ESPN football analyst Stephen A. Smith said on Tuesday that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins should only attempt 2-yard passes.
A courageous reporter chose to quietly bring up the remarks to Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel on Wednesday, even if he did not reveal his identity.
The bromance between Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel and QB Tua Tagovailoa is awesome😂
McDaniel: “Hey Tua! Hang loose, bro.”
“If we had a helmet-less football league, you’d be the face of it.”
(NFLFilms/YT) pic.twitter.com/e1F4d9ns5a
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) October 19, 2023
“I’m about to push this podium over,” McDaniel said when a reporter suggested that scores of quarterbacks would have similar success in his system. “My answer to that would be who the F cares, because it is a team, we’re working together, and I know one thing. I’ve coached a long time, I haven’t seen people do what our guys do. … To their credit, to their ability and their commitment to their craft.
As you can see, McDaniel has no intention of proving anything to outsiders. Instead, the 40-year-old coach is concentrated on making the Dolphins the greatest version of themselves, both as a team and as an individual.
#Dolphnis QB Tua Tagovailoa is 1st in the following categories, via @NFLonCBS
Passer Rating 1st
Passing TDs T-1st
Passing Yards 1st
TD/Attempt 1st
Yards/Attempt 1st
Yards/Completion 1stMike McDaniel deserves a lot of credit for it too… https://t.co/bvBPqryrLU pic.twitter.com/eQMcZDmqUi
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 16, 2023
Regarding his quarterback, it’s obvious that McDaniel thinks Tagovailoa’s skill is a major factor in Miami’s success thus far and will remain so in the future.
McDaniel is entirely correct. Who the hell is interested in Stephen A. Smith’s football views? I’m not. Smith may not even watch football, in my opinion.
Dolphins’ McDaniel to question about Tua Tagovailoa being system QB: ‘Who the F cares?’ https://t.co/Q3tySFloWG
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) October 18, 2023
That being said, this specific query isn’t wholly absurd. Naturally, McDaniel will only protect his quarterback.
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