“That’s what Tua do. If he doesn’t have his first read, he’s just gonna throw the ball up.”
J.C. Jackson
Honestly, I didn’t think the Dolphins would beat the Chargers this week. With all the negativity surrounding the Dolphins’ offensive line and head coach Mike McDaniel’s history of not sticking with the run when it works, I was worried that Miami would start the season 0-1. But thankfully, Tua and Hill came through for us Dolphins fans.
Tyreek Hill made his Miami Dolphins debut, one for the ages, catching 11 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns in a wild 36-34 season-opening win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Hill displayed why he is a top receiver in the NFL and why the TUA/HILL duo is dangerous to opposing Defenses.
Hill’s performance was electric, especially during the third quarter when he caught a 35-yard touchdown pass, beating Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson. The interesting thing is that Jackson proved that Tua can make pinpoint throws to his receivers instead of just “heaving it up there.” This is something that Jackson has said before about Tua’s ability to make plays in the NFL.
With the Dolphins trailing 34-31 and just over two minutes remaining in the game, they faced a critical third-and-10 from their own 35-yard line. Tua Tagovailoa dropped back to pass and found Hill streaking down the field. Hill made a few defenders miss and then raced into the end zone for the touchdown.
The Dolphins’ win was a huge win for the team, and it showed that they’re a real contender in the AFC. With Hill and Tagovailoa leading the offense, the Dolphins can potentially be a very dangerous team in 2023.
It’s important to remember that when you have an “air raid” offense like yesterday’s, you don’t really need to run the damn ball.
Warm Regards,
Michael Garrity (@Thats_Dopamine)
