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Tua Tagovailoa – November 8, 2020 (Postgame) Download PDF version

Sunday, November 8, 2020
Postgame – Arizona

QB Tua Tagovailoa (transcribed by Arizona Cardinals)

(On the Dolphins scoring drive that tied the game at 31 and what he was feeling) – “It was a good win, first off. I think the biggest thing throughout the game was taking what the defense gave us and just taking it a play at a time, a snap at a time. I was very fortunate before that play to have run and got out of that pressure situation on third down. I think it’s just taking it a play at a time. The plays that we’ve been given by our offensive coordinator (Chan Gailey) helped us get into situations where we could be successful offensively.”

(On what Offensive Coordinator Chan Gailey did this week to build his comfortability) – “There wasn’t much change in practice throughout the week. Coming into this week, we were able to get into a rhythm offensively in the pass game, and we were able to use that to our advantage as well. If we wanted to run it, we could run it and mix some other things in there like go with our drop backs and throw it. I think Chan did a great job with getting me comfortable with getting the ball out quickly, looking down field and going through my progression reads as well. Kudos goes to everyone up front with the O-line, the blocking with the backs and all the receivers making plays.”

(On running the ball and the reaction from his teammates) – “The reaction from teammates, they’re always going to be happy when you get a big chunk play or convert for a first down. They were very excited, and I was excited that they were excited. It was just one of those things where you just have to go out there and play. We knew what we were up against. They’re a great defensive team, a great offensive team. I think everyone over looks their special teams as well. They’re really talented on both sides of the ball and all three phases of the game. I think we came out with the intention to know that this was going to be a hard-fought game. We came out and played all four quarters as a team.”

(On his mindset and willingness to run the ball) – “I think the Dolphins organization with Kyle Johnson and everyone on the medical staff, if they felt that they would be putting me in a bad situation if I had to go and make a play on the run, I don’t think they would let me go out there and play. Knowing that’s how it was going to be, I had self confidence that I would be able to go out there, and if I needed to make a play with my legs, I would. That was probably the slowest I ever felt. I felt like I was running in quicksand.”

(On his relationship with Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and how much fun he had playing against him) – “That was awesome. I think it was fun for the fans as well, not just us competing. You know what you’re going to get when it comes to Kyler. You’re going to get big plays on their side of the ball. We’re trying to game plan, but it’s so hard trying to game plan when you know the kind of explosive player he is. They’re going to make plays, not just with his arm. It’s also with his legs. I think he might be the fastest quarterback in the NFL right now. It’s a bold statement.”

(On if Murray is faster than him) – “Oh my gosh, he’s faster than me. No doubt.”

(On how he evaluates himself in his second game) – “I would say it was a lot better than the Rams game. We’re going to enjoy it and come in Monday and watch film with one another. We’ll see what we can learn from and continue to work.”

(On the resolve of his teammates) – “I think we persevered offensively and defensively as well. We had some guys banged up in the first half, then they were able to come back. We persevered as an offense. We knew we didn’t have a lot of the guys out there that we called certain plays for, but we made it work. I think that was the beauty of everyone coming together. With Mack (Hollins) catching a touchdown and the completions we were able to get to our tight ends, DeVante (Parker), Jakeem (Grant Sr.) and some plays dumping it down to the running backs. It was one of those things where that’s what the defense gave us, and that’s what we were going to take.”

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