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Amid Trade Rumors, Dolphins Coach Brian Flores High On Tua Tagovailoa

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores said Thursday he’s excited about grooming Tua Tagovailoa this offseason to make a big leap in Year 2 as an NFL quarterback.

Left unsaid was how Flores would feel about coaching Deshaun Watson instead.

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The Dolphins are widely expected to pursue Watson, the Houston Texans’ disgruntled two-time Pro Bowl quarterback, if he becomes available this spring. Watson has requested a trade but the Texans say he’s not on the market, and competition for him would be stiff.

And so, when asked about the Watson speculation, Flores said he remains all in on Tagovailoa.