2022 Pass/Rush Stats
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25
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Tagovailoa made some gains last season, but he was still mediocre. The biggest trouble came
from the lack of a downfield passing game. His on-target (78.6 percent, 3rd) and completion
rates (67.8 percent, 7th) benefited from short, easy throws, as a mere 7.7 percent (30th) of his
passes were downfield attempts — his average target depth was 7.0 yards (29th). When he did
go downfield, though, he was successful. On attempts of 20-plus yards, his 63.3 percent on-
target rate ranked second, which led to league highs in completion percentage (50.0) and YPA
(18.2). Tagovailoa has the arm and accuracy to stretch the field — he just needed playmakers,
blockers and maybe more confidence. Will Fuller and DeVante Parker played only 12 games
combined last year, leaving Miami thin behind rookie Jaylen Waddle and TE Mike Gesicki. The
Dolphins addressed that this spring by trading for Tyreek Hill, perhaps the league’s top deep
threat, after adding Cedrick Wilson as a solid No. 3 receiver earlier in the offseason. The
offensive line should also be improved, thanks to the additions of LT Terron Armstead and LG
Connor Williams, and a new coaching staff led by Mike McDaniel could benefit Tagovailoa. The
Dolphins did their part, now it’s time for Tua to do his. Read Past Outlooks
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Optimistic about avoiding concussions
Tagovailoa said Wednesday that he considered retirement this offseason but instead decided to prioritize training that may help him avoid future concussions, the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Tagovailoa noted that doctors told him he isn't at significant risk for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and doesn't have any extra risk of suffering additional concussions. Head injuries limited him to 13 games last season in what was otherwise a breakout campaign, with Tagovailoa throwing 25 touchdowns to only eight interceptions while leading the league in yards per pass attempt (8.9). He'll have a similarly favorable setup this season under second-year head coach Mike McDaniel, with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle forming the fastest wideiout duo in the NFL and having a strong argument to be considered the best. The team's skill-position players look much the same as in 2022 minus tight end Mike Gesicki, whose role had been scaled back under McDaniel in any case.
Tagovailoa noted that doctors told him he isn't at significant risk for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and doesn't have any extra risk of suffering additional concussions. Head injuries limited him to 13 games last season in what was otherwise a breakout campaign, with Tagovailoa throwing 25 touchdowns to only eight interceptions while leading the league in yards per pass attempt (8.9). He'll have a similarly favorable setup this season under second-year head coach Mike McDaniel, with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle forming the fastest wideiout duo in the NFL and having a strong argument to be considered the best. The team's skill-position players look much the same as in 2022 minus tight end Mike Gesicki, whose role had been scaled back under McDaniel in any case.
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Measurables Review
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How do Tua Tagovailoa's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
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Height
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217 lbsHand Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2021
2020
The fifth overall pick in last year's draft, Tagovailoa entered the season recovering from a serious hip injury and backing up Ryan Fitzpatrick. By Week 7, though, he was the starter. While he flashed a strong arm and dual-threat skills, he largely underwhelmed — in fact, he was twice pulled for Fitzpatrick. Tagovailoa ranked 24th in average target depth (7.8), 29th in completion percentage (64.1) and 30th in YPA (6.3). He really struggled in the face of the pass rush, as his on-target percentage under pressure was 40.7 percent (31st) for a 28.9 passer rating (33rd of 35 QBs). In Tua's defense, he was not served well by his teammates. Miami receivers struggled to get separation, which limited the yards after catch (27th) and forced Tua to throw 20.3 percent of his attempts into tight windows, fifth highest in the league (Fitzpatrick was first at 21.7 percent). The Dolphins addressed the problem, signing vertical-threat Will Fuller and drafting Tua's speedy former Alabama teammate
Jaylen Waddle sixth overall. The Dolphins also swapped out OC Chan Gailey by promoting RB coach Eric Studesville and TE coach George Godsey as co-coordinators. How the offense will change is unclear, but for Tagovailoa's sake, hopefully it's a more innovative attack. The pressure is on for a big step forward this season.
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Fifth-year option exercised
The Dolphins officially picked up Tagovailoa's fifth-year option Monday.
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Fifth-year option to be picked up
The Dolphins have informed Tagovailoa that they plan to pick up his fifth-year contract option, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Adam Schefter of ESPN report.
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Clears concussion protocol
Tagovailoa cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol Wednesday, and the Dolphins are confident he'll be 100 percent for their upcoming offseason program and the 2023 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Won't participate in Pro Bowl Games
Tagovailoa remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and won't participate in next week's Pro Bowl Games, according to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.
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Expected back as starter in 2023
Tagovailoa (concussion) is expected to return as the Dolphins' starting quarterback during the 2023 season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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