Tua Tagovailoa Throwing Team Under the Bus After 5th Loss Does Not Sit Well with Fans – “Dude Had 3 Picks And He’s Pointing Fingers”

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has struggled this season with interceptions even before losing star wideout Tyreek Hill to injury.

Tua Tagovailoa Throwing Team Under the Bus After 5th Loss Does Not Sit Well with Fans – “Dude Had 3 Picks And He’s Pointing Fingers”

Tua Tagovailoa called out his teammates (Image via Imago)

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After their early-season embarrassment, Tua Tagovailoa and his Miami Dolphins were playing better and getting closer to winning games amidst all the drama that surrounded the organization.

From questions about head coach Mike McDaniel‘s leadership to star wideout Tyreek Hill‘s demeanor, especially after not getting passes, the narratives developing around that franchise had many believing something was off.

Hill had meltdowns, was frustrated when Tua Tagovailoa overthrew on passes, and it seemed he would ask to leave. Then he suffered a gruesome knee injury, and now fans and analysts felt the team was about to struggle.

Despite that loss, the Dolphins seemed to hold their own against the Carolina Panthers in Week 5. While preparing for their Week 6 game, they would have noticed that they had a chance against the struggling and inconsistent Los Angeles Chargers.

The home team held a lead in the 1st half, only to fall back in the 3rd quarter, a lead the Chargers kept until the end to win 29-27. When Tua Tagovailoa was available for questions, reporters asked him about another close loss.

I think it starts with the leadership in helping articulate that for the guys and what we’re expecting out of the guys… We have guys showing up to players-only meetings late, guys not showing up to players-only meetings, there’s a lot that goes into that. Do we have to make this mandatory? Do we not have to make this mandatory? It’s a lot of things of that nature that we got to get cleaned up.

Tua Tagovailoa said

This answer quickly went viral, as it became evident that the Hawaiian quarterback called out the entire team for their struggles. Tua Tagovailoa essentially pointed out that the team and its leaders are not doing their jobs.

Fans tear into Tua Tagovailoa after blaming teammates

The problem with this answer is that fans have a fair idea of what is going on with the Miami Dolphins. They believe this was Tua Tagovailoa deflecting blame onto his teammates, rather than acknowledging that his three interceptions helped the Los Angeles Chargers win.

Tua Tagovailoa threw 3 interceptions against Chargers
Tua Tagovailoa threw 3 interceptions against Chargers (Image via Around the NFL/X)

His interceptions have cost them games this season, and this time again, it was no different. He did briefly talk about his turnovers, but then continued to talk about how everyone has to do better.

Fans now feel that the organization is in a mess. They have a QB who does not take accountability, and a head coach who cannot keep him in check. Fans believe the financial implications of Tua Tagovailoa’s contract will mean the team continues to struggle until the 2026 season.

However, fans hope the ownership takes charge and talks to the Alabama alum in the hopes that he acknowledges the Dolphins’ struggles are also due to his mistakes. Check out examples of those comments below:

The Miami Dolphins next face the Cleveland Browns, a game they should win easily. However, if they struggle against that franchise, it might lead to some uncomfortable discussions.

Mike McDaniel not bothered about team bonding

Many believe Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is on the hot seat, especially after the turmoil in the locker room, which has contributed to their losses. When asked about potential locker room conflicts, he replied:

I’m not worried about the team staying together, I’m worried about us getting our football right. That’s the 4th game that we’ve lost in the final couple of minutes this season… There’s no doubt that there’s guys that are hurting from the game that we let slip away, but, and?

Mike McDaniel said

The head coach seems to be focused on their mistakes in the game, rather than on the discord among players. That might be his way of believing that winning will take care of everything.

However, he might have to take a look at what Tua Tagovailoa revealed. Locker room dissent might not help him get over the hump, especially when it requires players to be focused and not distracted by tensions.

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