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Tua Tagovailoa 2020 Outlook: Lots Of Upside, But Exercise Patience
4 years agoMiami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was taken with the fifth selection in this year’s draft for a reason. After winning championships and setting efficiency records at Alabama, he is expected to continue his success in the NFL. However, with veteran passer Ryan Fitzpatrick still on the roster, the Dolphins coaching staff seems content to let Tagovailoa sit and learn for 2020. The fact that Tagovailoa is still recovering from a major hip injury sustained last season makes this decision even easier. If he sees meaningful snaps this season, Tagovailoa would have an underrated cast of weapons to work with. Receiver DeVante Parker finally broke out in 2019, and 23-year-old pass-catcher Preston Williams showed significant promise as a rookie last season before tearing his ACL. The Dolphins also have a young tight end in Mike Gesicki, whose enormous potential has not yet been realized. Miami added multiple running backs this offseason as well, with Jordan Howard and Matt Breida joining the team to bolster the rushing attack. Tagovailoa is not worth drafting in redraft except for in very deep leagues. He should be a hot commodity on waivers if he assumes the starting position at any point due to his massive talent and the weapons around him.
