Dolphins’ Ryan Fitzpatrick on Tua: “Loved Watching Him”
Dolphins’ quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux met with the South Florida media earlier today.
(Note: all quotes are paraphrased. Official quotes will be out later today.)
The two players spoke on multiple topics, but the biggest takeaway from this was that the future is bright in Miami.
First, Godchaux met with the media. And between trying to ride 40 miles on his bike and endless zoom meetings, he’s excited for the 2020 Dolphins.
Here’s what he had to say when asked his thoughts on what the Dolphins did this offseason.
Obviously, all the fans wanted a quarterback. That’s big drafting Tua. He had a great career at Alabama….Miami added depth and continued to get stronger, younger… Coach Flo is going to be consistent and expect great things out of you.
He then spoke on what is most important in football.
"the biggest thing in football is trusting the guy next to you… the sky is the limit for this team. " -GODchaux
— josh houtz (@houtz) May 21, 2020
Lastly, GODchaux discussed what he believes is the process to building a winning franchise.
Everybody wants to win, but everyone has to take the steps to win. New England didn’t win overnight. It takes time to build the process. It’s always a process. I think it’s our time. Why not the Miami Dolphins? I think we kicked it off with a good draft…Sky is the limit
Focus then shifted to Dolphins’ QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. And the first thing everyone noticed was his epic facial hair, which has not been groomed since barbershops closed down.
ryan fitzpatrick's beard is amazing. pic.twitter.com/WH72WWPgms
— josh houtz (@houtz) May 21, 2020
Fitzpatrick’s main talking points were obviously rookie QB Tua Tagovailoa and the addition of offensive coordinator Chan Gailey this offseason.
When asked his thoughts on the Dolphins drafting a QB in round one:
It was expected. Tua happened to be the guy in that spot. They obviously really like him. I plan to be myself. To be an open book…but i’m also going to express my opinions and thoughts. I’m excited for him to be here. I loved watching him play in college.
He wrapped things up with his thoughts on Chan Gailey.
"chan was the first guy to give me a chance as a starter. i always wanted to prove him right. he allows players to play to their strengths. he has an offense that isn't complicated to learn but is complicated to defenses… i have a ton of confidence and trust in him." – fitz
— josh houtz (@houtz) May 21, 2020
The Dolphins have a lot of new faces on both sides of the football. And players and coaches look forward to getting back into the facilities.
One thing however, is clear, and that is on paper; the Dolphins look much improved.
And for two of Miami’s veteran leaders, the sky is the limit.