The Facts: Asked to address speculation about the QB position, HC Brian Flores said: "I'm excited about Tua and this upcoming season."

Diehards Line:Flores went on to remind reporters the Dolphins threw Tagovailoa into the fire as a rookie and he "made a lot of improvements." Flores is also "really excited" about Tua's Year 1 to Year 2 jump. The coach cited the fact that Tua had no OTAs and an abbreviated rookie training camp. Flores told reporters he had lunch with Tua yesterday, that the two have been building their relationship and he's confident in Tagovailoa as the team's starter.