He is more than ready to show his deep ball accuracy in games in the fall, but Tua Tagovailoa is off to a strong start for the Miami Dolphins in organized team activities or OTAs.
OTAs are when NFL teams get the most extensive work before training camp begins in July.
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The practices are the final phase of offseason workouts.
According to several beat reporters for the Dolphins, Tagovailoa accounted for multiple touchdowns. He tossed a 45 to 50-yard dart to wide receiver Tyreek Hill for a score, but the marquee highlight was an 80-yard touchdown from Tagovailoa to Preston Williams. Tagovailoa has chemistry with Jaylen Waddle, Williams, and Mike Gesicki, but he is growing an electric connection with Hill. Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network said Tagovailoa ‘had a few nice deep balls’ to playmakers. He connected with Gesicki on a 20-yard pass down the sideline that had zip on it. Hill made several YAC plays (yards after catch) off passes from Tagovailoa.
Several impressive throws made by Tua Tagovailoa at today’s OTA session. One was roughly 35 air yards to sideline to Preston Williams. There was a 20-yard sideline throw to Mike Gesicki with significant zip in 7-on-7.
— David Furones (@DavidFurones_) May 17, 2022
And in individual drills (beyond the 11 on 11 drills referenced below), Tua threw a dart 45-to-50 yards, hitting Hill in stride for a TD. We got about 20 minutes of 11 on 11 today. https://t.co/4oj3n7Doyt
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) May 17, 2022
This was day where you say to yourself “wow, Tyreek Hill is really on the Dolphins”…had sizable gains from YAC on three receptions, one from Tua and two from Bridgwater
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) May 17, 2022
Checked out Dolphins OTAs today.
1st observation: Tyreek Hill & Jaylen Waddle are going to be as good as advertised together. Speed is special and a lot of streaking open intermediate receptions. Tua Tagovailoa also had a few nice deep balls, including a TD to Preston Williams. pic.twitter.com/e8tPnk8rUA
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) May 17, 2022
Play of day was 80 yd TD pass from Tua to Preston W . Ball in air at least 35 yards https://t.co/4oj3n7Doyt
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) May 17, 2022
Miami has a chance to have an incredible offense if things continue to click.
Tagovailoa took a step forward in looking to prove his critics wrong about his arm.
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