MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel voiced confidence in his staff’s beginning quarterback, Skylar Thompson, and offered an update Wednesday on Tua Tagovailoa’s restoration from a concussion he sustained throughout Thursday Night Football.
At Wednesday’s press convention, McDaniel affirmed that the group is rallying round Thompson because the Dolphins put together to face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
“The confidence that the team has for Skylar is real and it’s earned,” McDaniel mentioned. “It’s based on thousands of hours that as a backup quarterback, most people don’t see. I would say the team is very motivated to do their jobs. I don’t think it’s on anybody’s mind.”
Thompson’s first begin got here in Week 6 of 2022 in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings, the place he accomplished 7 of 13 passes for 89 yards in a 24-16 loss.
He confirmed enchancment in Week 18 of the identical season, finishing 64.5% of his passes for 152 yards in an 11-6 win over the New York Jets. With three profession NFL begins, Thompson went 1-2 in video games through the 2022 season, together with a playoff begin in opposition to the Buffalo Bills. Although the Dolphins misplaced that sport 34-31, Thompson threw for 220 yards, a landing, and two interceptions, demonstrating potential in a detailed match.
As Thompson prepares for an additional vital stretch, McDaniel mentioned he has seen vital development since Thompson’s earlier begins.
“There is a broader chest in the huddle,” McDaniel mentioned. “You are seeing the same name on the jersey, but he is a different man.”
The newest on Tagovailoa
McDaniel didn’t rule out the opportunity of Tagovailoa touring with the staff for Sunday’s sport.
“He (Tagovailoa) is fully committed to the day and his team has involved him in any way the process allowed,” McDaniel mentioned. Tagovailoa has been discussing “all sorts of formations and progressions” along with his staff whereas making ready for Seattle.
McDaniel didn’t present particulars on whether or not Tagovailoa is experiencing any signs from the concussion he suffered in opposition to the Buffalo Bills.
“This is something Chris (Grier) and I have to collaborate on,” McDaniel added. “You must weigh all the data you may have on that day and weigh all of the completely different variables. The wonderful thing about IR (Injured Reserve) is that there’s no timetable.
Miami additionally introduced the addition of quarterback Tyler Huntley, who they signed from the Baltimore Ravens observe squad.
McDaniel didn’t affirm if Huntley can be activated for Sunday’s sport however mentioned Tim Boyle will backup Thompson.
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