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The Miami Dolphins have made it more than clear that they intend to build around Tua Tagovailoa.
They brought in HC Mike McDaniel to orchestrate an offense around him and even doubled down on that commitment by trading for Tyreek Hill and then making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.
Notably, Tua showed great signs of improvement in his first season with McDaniel, but he also made the news for all the wrong reasons, spending some time on the shelf with some gruesome concussions.
That’s why former NFL great Michael Vick believes Tua should add a little muscle to his lanky frame so he can avoid being knocked around so easily, per ProFootballTalk.
Mike Vick has some simple advice for Tua Tagovailoa: Put on 10-15 pounds, and try to avoid getting “knocked around.” https://t.co/5JHmxyT6ae
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 4, 2023
Vick sure knows one thing or two about avoiding contact, being arguably the first true true dual-threat quarterback in the history of the game.
His speed was only topped by his lateral quickness, athleticism, and elusiveness, and it often took a lot to knock him onto the ground.
Tagovailoa used to be more of a scrambler during his days with the Alabama Crimson Tide until a hip injury cost him some time — and even hurt his draft stock.
But he’s still mobile and quick on his feet, and has proven that he’s capable of extending plays when the pocket collapses.
Even so, and regardless of how right Vick could be about his body, the Dolphins also need to do a much better job of protecting their lefty QB.
Their offensive line needs to step up big time, or his career could even be cut short.
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