Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is pushing back against the narrative surrounding his turnover woes. Following a disappointing 33-8 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, where he threw two interceptions and fumbled once, Tagovailoa addressed the criticism head-on. While acknowledging the turnovers, he rejected the suggestion that he "turns the ball over in bunches," calling the assertion "crazy."
The statistics paint a complex picture. Tagovailoa only experienced three multi-turnover games in the entirety of last season. However, since entering the NFL in 2020, he's accumulated seven games with three or more turnovers – a figure surpassed only by Trevor Lawrence, according to ESPN Research. This high number has fueled the discussion surrounding his decision-making under pressure.
Despite the evidence, Tagovailoa maintains that "pressing" isn't the issue. "I wouldn't say I'm pressing," he stated in his post-game press conference. "I would say it's part of the game. You obviously don't want to turn the ball over. It just so happened that's what happened today, it was what it was. Got to move forward from that, can't make those same mistakes."
While the interpretation of his turnover frequency might differ, Tagovailoa's determination to learn from these mistakes and prevent future repetitions is clear. Both he and the Dolphins organization understand that eliminating these costly turnovers is crucial for their success in the upcoming weeks. The focus now shifts to correcting these errors and improving overall game performance.
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Originally published at: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tua-tagovailoa-its-wild-to-say-i-turn-the-ball-over-in-bunches
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