Tua Tagovailoa was highly-touted coming out of the University of Alabama and in this year's NFL Entry Draft, he was taken fifth overall by the Miami Dolphins. Now, the team has signed him to a contract worth more than $30 million and the vast majority of that money is guaranteed. Even if Tua is a bust, he will be set for life and now, he is looking to repay his family for all of the sacrifices they made on his journey to the NFL.
Yesterday was Mother's Day and Tua made it a special one for his mom as he surprised her with a brand new Cadillac Escalade. This is a massive vehicle fit for a queen and Tua's mother was definitely in a state of shock. In fact, she was pretty speechless about it all, which was really cool to see.
Miami Dolphins fans are over the moon about having Tua on their team as they haven't had a real star quarterback in quite some time. If he can lead this team to the playoffs, he will already win the hearts of many in the city.
Hopefully, he is as generous with his wide receivers as he is his own mother.
Legendary Dolphins Coach Don Shula Passes Away At 90
Don Shula was an NFL legend who won two Super Bowls and over 300 games.
If you are a Miami Dolphins fan, then you know who Don Shula is. The legendary, Hall of Fame coach, led the team between 1970 and 1995, where he won two Super Bowl and finished with a regular-season record of 328–156–6. Shula is beloved in the city of Miami and is a huge reason why the team is so legendary. Of course, he was also a part of their undefeated season all the way back in 1972.
Today, it was revealed by the Dolphins that Shula had passed away at his home, at the age of 90. The team put out a statement on Twitter where they sent condolences to his family while also taking the time to honor Shula's contributions to the franchise.
"Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years," the Dolphins wrote. "He brought the winning edge to our franchise and put the Dolphins and the city of Miami in the national sports scene. Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Mary Anne along with his children Dave, Donna, Sharon, Anne and Mike."
Shula will forever be remembered as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. He set the standard for achieving long term success in the NFL and he will be dearly missed by all.
Tua Tagovailoa’s Dolphins Contract Revealed
Tua Tagovailoa is about to make a lot of money now that is a quarterback for the Miami Dolphins.
Tua Tagovailoa was one of the best NFL draft prospects coming into this season, with many believing he would be the first overall pick in the draft. As the quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide, Tagovailoa was a standout although a hip injury meant an early end to his 2019 campaign. Since the injury, there have been questions about whether or not he can still play football at a high level. During the combine and his pre-draft physicals, Tua was able to put all skepticism to bed and last night, he was taken fifth overall by the Miami Dolphins.
Since he is a high draft pick, he is eligible for a massive rookie contract and that's exactly what he is getting. According to reporter Tym Reynolds, Tua's contract will be worth $30.3 million over the next four seasons which works out to just over $7.5 million per year.
Joe Burrow went first overall in the draft to the Cincinnati Bengals and signed for $5.8 million more than Tagovailoa did. With these figures in mind, it will be interesting to see which player is better in the long run and who will have more immediate success in the NFL.
Regardless, both of these men just became set for life. If you're a Bengals or Dolphins fan, you have to be happy with how things played out.
Dolphins-Inspired Nike Air Max 200 Blesses NFL Fans: Photos
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NFL football is supposed to come back in September but until then, fans are just going to have to wait it out, especially with the Coronavirus ruining our enjoyment of various other sports. Regardless, if you’re an NFL fan, times are rough. Well, Nike is trying to make it significantly less so with some shoes. Miami Dolphins fans, in particular, will be happy to know that Nike just dropped a Dolphins-inspired colorway of the Air Max 200.
This sneaker has a white base while teal and orange are found all the way throughout. Orange is even found on the Air Max unit on the back heel which helps further add to the Dolphins aesthetics. If you have a Dolphins jersey or t-shirt tucked away somewhere, these shoes would be perfect if you’re looking to match.
If you’re looking to cop these, you will be able to do so as of today from Nike.com for a modest price of $120 USD. Let us know in the comments below whether or not you plan on copping these for your collection. Dolphins will surely want to consider it while they wait for the season to start.
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Nike Air Penny 5 "Alternate Dolphins" Coming Soon: Photos
The original “Dolphins” colorway is still a fan-favorite among Nike Air Penny 5 Connoisseurs.
Penny Hardaway is considered to be somewhat of a sneaker icon and for good reason. He helped popularize the Foamposite before going on to create various other dope silhouettes within his signature line. One of the sneakers that helped make his line pop was the Nike Air Penny 5 which saw a bit of a resurgence in 2012 thanks to the Miami Dolphins colorway. Eight years later, Nike is bringing back this colorway but with an alternate twist.
The original colorway has a base color of teal. However, with this model, Nike opts for a white base with teal and orange highlights all the way throughout. If you’re a Dolphins fan, these colors will certainly ignite some pride and nostalgia within you. Even if you hate the Dolphins, there is no denying that this is a fun colorway that will look great out on the court in the summertime.
According to Sole Collector, you can expect these to drop sometime this Spring so be on the lookout at your local Nike retailer. In the meantime, let us know in the comments below what you think of these and whether or not you plan on copping.
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Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa Announces NFL Draft Decision
Tua announces he'll enter the 2020 NFL Draft.
Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has decided to forego his senior season and will enter the 2020 NFL Draft. Tagovailoa, who suffered a hip injury late in the 2019 season, is still expected to be a top selection in April's draft with many mock drafts projecting him to be drafted fifth overall by the Miami Dolphins. And if the Dolphins pass on Tua, the Los Angeles Chargers, slotted sixth, are seen as another likely landing spot.
Tagovailoa made his decision known during a press conference on Monday.
"It was a hard decision all around: taking into consideration the pros and cons from both sides of the situation and the decision. I got to seek guidance from my family; we prayed a lot about it. This is a decision I'm going to have to live with. I made it, and I'm good with it," Tagovailoa said.
"I'm just focusing on my rehab, as far as now, with all the teams. Deciding if i'm going to do anything physically [in the pre-draft process], we'll decide that with our athletic training staff and see what the doctors have to say about that."
The 21-year old QB made a name for himself during the 2018 national title game, as he took over for starting QB Jalen Hurts and led the Crimson Tide to a come from behind victory over the Georgia Bulldogs.
He threw for 2,840 yards, 33 touchdowns and just three interceptions in nine games for Bama this season before suffering a dislocated hip and a posterior wall fracture during a November 16th game against Mississippi State. In his three seasons at Alabama, Tua compiled 7,442 passing yards with 87 passing TDs and nine rushing scores.
