Media, players, and doctors suggest Tua Tagovailoa should “shut it down”
By Juan Vasquez
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has entered the concussion protocol again, and now the media, players, and doctors suggest he should shut it down.
When December started the Miami Dolphins were 8-3 with aspirations of winning their division and maybe even the AFC Conference, 4 weeks later the Miami Dolphins are 8-7 and have once again lost Tua Tagovailoa to the concussion protocol.
Click here to watch the clip where Tua possibly got hurt.
This means that this is the second time Tagovailoa has entered the concussion protocol this season, and if you want to count the Bills hit where Tua was all wobbly then that’s possibly 3 concussions in the span of little over 2 months.
I’m not a doctor but doctors, media, and former players all mention the same thing “3 concussions in one season? It’s time to shut it down.”
Is it time for Tua Tagovailoa to sit out the rest of the season? Call it quits and enter retirement? Or is there a chance Tua can come back and lead the Miami Dolphins to the playoffs?
Time will tell and so far it’s too soon to call, but here are what some of the top names in the field are currently saying:
Tua Tagovailoa Concussion – Bart Scott, Josh Allen, Aaron Rodgers & others speak:
Bart Scott: “Tua Tagovailoa’s future in the NFL is under review. I can’t in good conscious sign him to a long-term contract. He’s a slight build. We had concerns about the hip. The QB position relies on your availability. I’m concerned about the amount of concussions.”
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) December 27, 2022
I watched my draft-mate, Luke Kuechly, retire at age 28 after three concussions.
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) December 26, 2022
Tua Tagovailoa shouldn’t play again this year, there’s no exception. #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/yXloYnlZRE
"I like the kid & the way he goes about his business.. I hope he makes the right decision for him & I know he will"@AaronRodgers12 chats about Tua Tagovailoa being back in concussion protocol #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/TnUApL5wU8
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 27, 2022
"I know what I would be feeling as a competitor wanting to go back out there... but there's certain times where you're gonna have to have someone else save you from yourself."@JoshAllenQB on Tua Tagovailoa entering concussion protocol again.
— Kyle Brandt’s Basement (@KBBasement) December 27, 2022
🔗: https://t.co/sKyZTeOmO3 pic.twitter.com/bp6dLjWE0v
Tua shouldn’t play anymore this year.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 27, 2022
Put the PERSON before the player. pic.twitter.com/j4vX2W3ZPX
CTE Researcher and neuroscientist also spoke on Tagovailoa’s concussion suggesting “his season is over.”
What do you think is going to happen with Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion situation? Is it getting blown out of proportion? Is it expected to be this concerned? Let us know what you think.
No word has yet come out on who will be the starter vs the New England Patriots in week 17, but I am very doubtful that 1) Tua will be cleared by then, and 2) Even if he’s cleared, the Miami Dolphins might lean towards letting him rest.
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