MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel met with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa several times this week, as he always does.

They discussed what went wrong in Tagovailoa's last start, when he threw three interceptions for the second straight game and was pulled in the fourth quarter for rookie Quinn Ewers.

McDaniel has expressed overwhelming confidence in Tagovailoa since becoming Miami's coach in 2022, but he has recently emphasized the need for his quarterback's play to improve. Despite Tagovailoa's struggles amid a 1-6 start, McDaniel indicated Wednesday that there's no strain in the pair's relationship.

“We had a great hour-and-a-half meeting yesterday,” McDaniel said. “We had a great hour meeting the day before, as Tua and I have always operated. I think there’s zero unc

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