The Dolphins have been heavily connected to Tua Tagovailoa for months, but they’re far from locked in on him. The Dolphins have concerns about Tagovailoa’s ability to recover from his serious hip injury and, beyond that, they’re worried about his long-term durability, sources tell Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald. At the same time, they’ve been drawn more and more to Oregon star Justin Herbert, sources say.
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Even owner Stephen Ross has spoken on the record about Tagovailoa’s question marks. It’s a debate that will take place in the front office of any team considering the quarterback – had he stayed healthy, Tagovailoa likely would have been the consensus No. 1 overall pick. Now, teams need to take a close inspection of his hip and also weigh the effects of his previous ankle injuries.
With the No. 5 pick, the Dolphins could have every QB available to choose from, with the exception of LSU’s Joe Burrow. Their concerns about Tagovailoa could lead them to Herbert, who boasts arm strength, size (he stands at 6’6″; one inch taller than Ben Roethlisberger), and the ability to escape pressure in a collapsing pocket.
By the same token, Tagovailoa has been the much more accurate passer of the two and has demonstrated superior field vision. The latest news doesn’t mean that the Dolphins will select Herbert at No. 5 overall, but it’s a strong reminder that draft plans are far from settled in February.
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Call the National Guard, the Dolphins are using logic.
Calm down, there is still plenty of time before the draft
You can’t take any comments form the front office at face value when it comes to the draft. No owner or GM is going to come out and say anything that may hamper their ability to get their guy. This has smokescreen written all over it.
“Sources say” . . . Right.
I doubt they are fooling anyone. Herbert doesn’t look like a #5 pick at this point. I wouldn’t take him with the Raiders’ #12.
I would
I watched him play against Wisconsin in there bowl game. He was unimpressive. sure a few nice scrambles, but nothing done in the air. His stats in the Rose bowl were 14-20 for 138 yards and 1 pick.
their not there.
good catch!
I’d take anyone over Tua! He’s injury prone and over rated.
Easy to look good throwing to soon to be first round picks at WR.
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Exactly JJ. Tua throws to receivers that don’t have anyone within 5 yards. Not saying he can’t hit NFL windows, but he hasn’t had to yet.
Exactly what I think.
Armando is a pretty good reporter, maybe the Dolphins are putting this out to get anyone thinking of trading up to reconsider.
This is the smokiest smokescreen that has ever been smoked
meow
where there’s smoke…there’s sometimes just smoke.
Nailed it. Let that smoke get bigger