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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman say what they think of Tua Tagovailoa and what Dolphins should do in draft

Sports fans may tend to get upset when national reporters and commentators weigh in on their local teams, but Miami Dolphins fans might like what they heard from ESPN on Friday morning.

ESPN’s “First Take” panelists Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman were both fair in their criticisms of starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and supportive in the Dolphins’ efforts to build around him.

Smith said the Dolphins should build around Tagovailoa by targeting Florida tight end Kyle Pitts with the No. 6 pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

“Here’s my thing: I’m willing to give [Tagovailoa] a chance and believe in him.