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Tua Tagovailoa Apologizes for Postgame Comments Calling Out Teammates
- On Wednesday, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa apologized for comments after Sunday's game that criticized teammates' attendance at players-only meetings and took responsibility for the impact.
- Shortly after the 29-27 Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last week, the 1-5 Miami Dolphins faced increased pressure as Tua Tagovailoa entered Week 7 with seven interceptions.
- Speaking to reporters, Tua Tagovailoa said he has talked with team leaders who know his intent was right and stressed `I made a mistake, and I'm owning up to that right now`.
- Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Monday the comments were misguided and improper, while players including Rasul Douglas, Aaron Brewer and Patrick Paul declined to comment, citing the need to keep issues in-house.
- Tagovailoa and McDaniel called the incident a learning opportunity as the team focuses on Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns, with team leadership set to clarify expectations.
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Tagovailoa: ‘I made a mistake’ in calling out teammates | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa began his press conference on Wednesday by acknowledging his mistake of calling out teammates for being tardy and their attendance in player-only meetings.
·Honolulu, United States
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Tua Tagovailoa admits ‘mistake’ in airing Dolphins’ dirty laundry
Tua Tagovailoa is showing some contrition for calling out his Dolphins teammates after Sunday's loss. Tagovailoa, speaking after a defeat at the hands of the Chargers that dropped Miami to 1-5, revealed that some players have been showing up late to team meetings and that it's incumbent on the team" leadership" to turn things around.
·New York, United States
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