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Isaiah Ford – October 28, 2020 Download PDF version

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

WR Isaiah Ford

(When QB Ryan Fitzpatrick was starting, he did a really wonderful job explaining in detail what it was that was unique about him. I remember some story about he pointed out something in the stands and he was so relaxed and so comfortable with who he is. Can you take that idea of uniqueness and what you’ve learned about QB Tua Tagovailoa – whether it’s personality, leadership style – that seems to be unique to who he is?) – “I think he’s done a great job at observing the things that ‘Fitz’ does, whether it’s things like that, taking command of the huddle or coming to us outside of the huddle when we’re on the side, talking through things of what we’re seeing and kind of getting on the same page. I think he brings his own charisma or level of comfort that he has in the huddle when he is coming in and taking command and control of everything.”

(We just spoke to QB Tua Tagovailoa and along the way, he had mentioned that how being a left-handed quarterback, the ball comes out and spins in the opposite direction. He said ‘luckily I’m surrounded by professionals who can adjust quickly.’ As one of those professionals, what is it like adjusting to the rotation of the ball, and if the balls comes out differently in any other way?) – “I think it’s just about seeing it all the way in your hands. I think that’s something that most receivers will go back to maybe if they have a drop or anything like that – getting back to the basics, watching the ball all the way into your hands, securing it with your eyes and into the tuck. I think it will be just a little more focusing on that and then once you’re out there in the flow of the game and everything, that all takes care of itself.”

(I know you’ve been here long enough that you’ve seen a handful of starting quarterbacks here and going through them. I wanted to see how has QB Tua Tagovailoa’s preparation towards game week or with you guys is maybe different than other guys you’ve played with, or maybe how it’s the same?) – “He’s done a great job coming in. I would say watching what Ryan (Fitzpatrick) did when it came to being prepared and preparing early in the week and things like that. I think having the ability to watch him, he’s kind of picked up the same things. Whether it’s early in the week he’s watching early downs or third downs or red area or whatever it is, it’s kind of staying ahead of his preparation and getting to practice and knowing everything and being comfortable with the plan that we have put in.”

(I know RB Patrick Laird caught the first pass and put his gloves up on Instagram, trying to give it away and stuff. Anything with the players about QB Tua Tagovailoa’s first touchdown, who is going to get that ball, give me some details here.) – “(laughter) We’ve got nothing. Hopefully I can get one and I’ll keep the ball from him. No, I’d give him the ball if it was me; but no, we have no plans.”

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