First of all, Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores had lunch with Tua Tagovailoa on Wednesday. They talked about the quarterback’s family. “A lot of the development is building relationships,’' Flores said.
Also, as for the playbook terminology of the Dolphins new, two-headed coordinators system — “a lot of it is tied into what we feel will be best for the players — Tua specifically,’' Flores said.
And veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick? The team’s closer when Tua struggled? The winner of the leadership award as voted by teammates? Flores was asked if he’d be back and began his answer by mentioning his “respect and admiration” for Fitzpatrick and listing his many positive character traits before mentioning the constraining salary cap.