Tua Tagovailoa, the quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, made his first public appearance since suffering a concussion on September 29.
He Said He Remembered Most of That Night
He claimed to recall the majority of what transpired that evening.
Speaking on Wednesday, he said that he remembers most of what happened that night, but that he lost consciousness after a hit that resulted in him being taken to the hospital.
He suffered a concussion in Week 4’s game between the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals when he tried to extend a play by hitting his head on the ground.
He was admitted to the hospital for a short period before being discharged and traveling back to Florida with the team after the game.
Tagovailoa has stated that he does not remember what occurred immediately after hitting his head on the ground and losing consciousness.
However, he does remember being transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in an ambulance, as well as his journey back to Miami with his teammates early the following morning.
He stated, “I wouldn’t say it was terrifying for me at the time because there was a moment when I was asleep, so I couldn’t tell what was going on.” “I wouldn’t say it was scary for me at the time because there was a phase where I was unconscious,” he said.
“When I did come to any sort of recognized what was going on and what was occurring, I didn’t think about anything long term or short term. I didn’t even think about the future at all. I was simply curious about what the situation was.
It is in the competitive character of the quarterback to attempt to stretch plays, according to Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel.
Who Said Monday He Spoke To QB
Who said on Monday that he had a conversation with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa about understanding when it was time to yield and toss the ball away.
Tagovailoa said that although it has always been his mentality to make something happen whenever he is on the field, he would need to learn when to accept that a play is dead to be successful.
He remarked, “In the past, I haven’t been very good at throwing the ball away.” “Throwing the ball away hasn’t been something that I’ve done extremely well.” “Because I’m trying to create plays, and so just learning from that, it’s okay to toss it away if it’s not there,” she said.
It’s the durability of me simply being able to be the quarterback for this club and not trying to build something out of nothing. That’s the key. “Plays will come to us,” is somewhat of a motto for our offense, and we believe that this will continue to be the case.
Tagovailoa remarked that the support he has gotten from others since sustaining the concussion stands out to him the most regarding the recent events that have taken place.
Tagovailoa claimed that his neighbors sent over baked goods, candy, letters, and artwork from their kids, in addition to the messages and tweets from players across the league, to show their support.
The worst part of his almost two weeks away from football, however, was watching helplessly as the Dolphins lost three straight games. While undergoing concussion treatment, Tagovailoa had a constant presence around the institution.
Locker Rooms Boost Morale
However, being unable to contribute to the field was very aggravating. The locker room is a great place to boost morale and keep the team energized, he added. “Unfortunately, it’s terrible. I like competing; therefore, I should be among the men.
So that I can assist our team win games, I need to be physically and mentally prepared to go out there and play. That’s a horrible sensation I could only see.”
Tagovailoa passed through the concussion protocol on Saturday but was inactive for Sunday’s Week 6 game between the Dolphins and the Minnesota Vikings. He is no longer on the Dolphins’ injury report as he prepares to start Sunday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
QB Tua Tagovailoa, the NFL’s leading passer rating at the time of his injury in Week 4, said the process of returning to the field was “very stressful,” including his interviews with the NFL and NFLPA as part of their joint inquiry of how his case was handled.
Without Tagovailoa, the Dolphins’ offense has been far less effective. As of the end of week three, they were first and second in the league in points per drive and offensive projected points added.
They formerly ranked in the top 10 in both offensive EPA and points per drive, but now they’re in the bottom five in both categories.
Finishing Line
Tagovailoa is facing a position quite similar to the one he encountered last year when he returned from a rib injury to a squad that had just lost four straight games.
He learned from past mistakes, he added and is not going to put too much pressure on himself now that the Dolphins are winning. He remarked, “I simply have been myself — I’m not the savior of this club.”
“When I join a team, it doesn’t immediately become successful. It’s a group effort. The defense stops the other team, the offense goes out and scores and both the defense and special teams may contribute to the offense.
For me, the best way to approach this week is to just be who I am. Try not to impose your will. Don’t waste time attempting plays that don’t exist; instead, pass the ball to our playmakers so they can do their thing.”