Tua Tagovailoa just proved why he remains a strong contender for the title of NFL MVP! In the game against the New York Jets, the Miami Dolphins QB set a franchise record that amazed Dolphins fans. Dan Marino is the greatest Dolphins player in franchise history. And in this game, Tua’s performance has earned him a seat next to the elite player.

Tua Tagovailoa scripts history in the first quarter of the game

Just as the clock ran out indicating the end of the first quarter, the Dolphins took to X to share an incredible feat achieved by their QB. Tua Tagovailoa had just become the second Miami player after Dan Marino to record 3000 passing yards in the first 11 games of the season. What’s more, this is also his second consecutive season wherein he has recorded more than 3000 passing yards.

There’s a reason why Tua Tagovailoa is measured against the best QB in the Dolphins history. Dan Marino was known for passing the ball in record time after the snap and has been credited with the team’s offensive production. With him as the QB, the Dolphins dominated the league in 1984 with an average of 32.1 points per game and 433.5 yards per game. And that was the very first season that Miami had used Marino as the starting QB.

Tua Tagovailoa is firmly on the path laid out by Dan Marino

In the current season, the Dolphins’ #1 player is also numero uno in the league in terms of scoring and total offense (31.7 points and 435.3 yards per game). Tua had the good fortune of interacting with Marino during quarterback meetings. In one such meeting, the Hall of Famer shared his expertise with the QB. What was this advice that helped him become one of the greatest QBs in the league right now?

Marino advised Tagovailoa to “pick a guy and let it fly,” emphasizing decisiveness. Based on the 13-34 victory over the Jets, it seems the advice bore fruit for him. If the Dolphins can continue to win in the second half of the season, Tagovailoa may be a serious MVP title contender.

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Now Tua wants to equal Marino’s legendary status by hoping to take the Dolphins to the conference championship and eventually to winning the Super Bowl. Miami is currently on top of the league with an 8-3 record. Will Tua lead his team to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy?

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