McDaniel discusses Tua

In an interview with ESPN, McDaniel touted Tagovailoa’s ability and potential within the scheme.

“What I’ve seen is a skill set that I’m familiar with, that’s very successful in this offense,” McDaniel said, via Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN. “You’re seeing a very accurate passer that receivers love to catch footballs from — tight spirals and accurate throws, which are huge for run after the catch and YAC yardage. What that means for an offense is if you have people who can run after the catch, that’s an outstanding skill set for him.

“I also see some great athleticism, some natural pocket movement and really, a tough competitor that’s willing to stand in there when necessary. All of these things that are components to a quarterback’s game that are very important in NFL systems.”

McDaniel has said Jaylen Waddle in particular can be effective when it comes to YAC.

DolFan 316 wrote:I was starting to think you were crazy for a while there too

But then when the Fins suddenly started winning I saw the light. Which has been revealing more and more darkness both about Flores and with humanity in general.

I am now convinced that Flores intentionally tanked the Titans game by making Tua pass in weather completely unsuited for it so Tua would look bad and be used as the scapegoat for missing the playoffs. Yes, I'm serious.

white1 wrote:Studesville as RB coach and the OL coach from Boston College, it all points to an offense with a powerful running attack.  Exactly what we needed in Nashville this last season, by the way.  Not only did we not have the coaching staff to realize that, we didn't have the personnel to do it even if they thought about it right.

white1 wrote:I am extremely encouraged by the staff McDaniel has assembled to this point.

The Chargers fans are gnashing teeth over the loss of Smith, which is just one sign that we got a good one for OC.  

Retaining Boyer - while not a home run by any means - holds the advantage of eliminating any collateral loss of talent on the defensive side of the ball.  We maintain scheme so all the players that are doing well in that scheme will continue to do so.

Studesville as RB coach and the OL coach from Boston College, it all points to an offense with a powerful running attack.  Exactly what we needed in Nashville this last season, by the way.  Not only did we not have the coaching staff to realize that, we didn't have the personnel to do it even if they thought about it right.

The Fins tried and failed with Cameron, Philbin and Gase on the offensive side of the ball.  All three had major drawbacks, and many (if not all) were "propped up" in their careers before Miami by outstanding or Hall of Fame caliber quarterbacks.  As Brady clearly illustrated over his career a QB of sufficient caliber will cover up a hell of a lot of problems.

McDaniel has had not luxury.  He has had a major role in crafting effective offenses with the likes of Garropolo at QB.  

It makes all the sense in the world to me.  An offense is much harder to construct and train than a defense.  You have to have at least a passable QB also, and I'm fairly certain we have that - if not more - in Tua.  So, build the offense and focus there first.  

On defense, it seems to travel with the well known coordinators in the league.  I can all but guarantee if Fangio joins a team as DC in 2023, they will finish with a top 10 defense.

DF316 wrote:I was starting to think you were crazy for a while there too

finfanatic wrote:

So, I think what everyone is saying here, and let me see if can translate this clearly... If Tua stinks it up with these Offensive Coaches and HC, then he stinks?

The questions about Tua will be answered? Once and for all.

And THEN... we can ALL Agree, Grier blew it again....  and should have drafted Herbert??!!!