Tua Tagovailoa claps back at Ryan Clark after ESPN analyst calls Dolphins QB ‘thick’
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is coming off an injury-ridden season where he suffered multiple concussions. Despite all the uncertainty around his future, Tagovailoa is expected to continue playing football.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety and current ESPN analyst Ryan Clark recently spoke about Tagovailoa's future. Clark claimed Tagovailoa has looked overweight this offseason, and even called him 'thick'.
He claimed that the Miami Dolphins quarterback hasn't worked in the gym, and has not listened to a nutritionist, who could have helped him.
Tagovailoa was asked about Clark's comments and he wasn't happy.
"He probably knows more about me than I know about myself... Ryan's been out of the league for some time. I don't know, it's a little weird when other people are talking about other people when they're not that person. So, it was just a little weird," Tagovailoa said.
"My background is like I come from a Samoan family like, respect is everything. But you know, it does get to a point where, 'hey a little easy on that buddy,' because we think we're pretty tough-minded people and if we need to get scrappy, we can get scrappy, just saying.
"I’d appreciate if you kept my name out your mouth, that’s what I’d say."
Throughout the offseason, Tagovailoa has put in work to get healthy and also learned Jiu-Jitsu to avoid concussions going forward.
Tua Tagovailoa's Dolphins are Super Bowl contenders this season
Last season before Tagovailoa got hurt, the Miami Dolphins surprised everyone and looked like the best team in the NFL. However, without their franchise quarterback, the Dolphins weren't able to make any noise.
This upcoming season they are certified Super Bowl contenders and if their quarterback is able to stay healthy, they will be tough to beat come the postseason.
Moreover, if Tagovailoa doesn't suffer any more concussion-related injuries, he might get himself a new contract at the end of the season, which will be huge for him.