Tua Tagovailoa’s college coach Nick Saban weighs in on Dolphins QB’s return from concussion break
Nick Saban spoke to Tua Tagovailoa after he sustained a concussion recently and advised him to prioritize his health.
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Tua Tagovailoa and Nick Saban (Image Credits: L-via IMAGO, R-via Associated Press)
The Miami Dolphins breathe a sigh of relief as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been cleared to make a return after suffering his third concussion since entering the NFL. While this is great news for the team and its fans, there are well wishers of the quarterback that remain concerned with him making a return.
Tua Tagovailoa‘s head coach at University of Alabama, Nick Saban is one of the concerned people. Saban has voiced his concern regarding Tagovailoa’s health since he was put in concussion protocol after taking a hit in the Week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills. On his recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Saban shared his thoughts on Tua making a comeback.
Nick Saban is happy to see his former quarterback get back on the field. He understands that while Tagovailoa has been cleared to play medically, his personal decision to continue to compete plays a big part in his decision to return.
I’m concerned that I want Tua to be safe and to not have a football career that is going to impact him down the road number 1. Number 2, I think that organizationally, this is a medical decision and not an organizational decision. The doctors make this decision, it is a medical decision..:”
Nick Saban said
Nick Saban on Tua Tagovailoa:
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Nick Saban commended Tua Tagovailoa’s competitive spirit
He went on to add that the quarterback must pick wisely what he intends to do. He reached out to Tua Tagovailoa shortly after he suffered the concussion in Week 2.
He has to make a decision, the risk-reward from a medical standpoint, (Is it) worth it to you? I think all those things are in play now. If he wants to play which I’ve talked to him and I know he wants to play, I know what kind of competitor he is then I’m happy for him that he’s having the opportunity to play but I also pray for him now that he doesn’t have any issues.
Nick Saban concluded
There has been an outcry from fans who have been asking Tua Tagovailoa to reconsider making a return to the NFL. The quarterback has had to reconsider making a return to the league for the second time in his career. There is a lot of pressure on him to perform and it is understandable as to why he would be reluctant to walk away right after signing a long-term contract extension with the Dolphins.
He knows better than anyone what is at stake and he’s made his decision. The hope is for him to make a successful return to the NFL and hopefully, not find himself in a similar situation again. The quarterback has made the decision to not wear a guardian cap either and stick to the regular helmet. For the Miami Dolphins, this week is what they have been waiting for weeks. The team will finally get its offense back and hopefully, begin to win games once again.
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