MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa mentioned he isn’t positive how he ended up on President Donald Trump’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, however known as it an honor.
This system, which was created in 1966, had kids run and carry out situps, pullups or pushups and a sit-and-reach take a look at. It modified in 2012 through the Obama administration to focus extra on particular person well being than athletic feats.
The president “desires to make sure America’s future generations are robust, wholesome, and profitable,” White Home press secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned in an announcement final week, and that every one younger Individuals “have the chance to emphasise wholesome, lively life — making a tradition of energy and excellence for years to come back.”
Trump lately revealed that Tagovailoa is one in every of 20 members named to the council. Others embody Kansas Metropolis Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, San Francisco 49ers defensive finish Nick Bosa and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Following observe on Wednesday, Tagovailoa was requested concerning the appointment.
“I feel it’s fairly cool. It’s an honor,” he mentioned. “I might say I don’t know an excessive amount of about it, however once more, I feel that’s an honor.”
When requested about the way in which Trump pronounced his identify, Tagovailoa didn’t appear to thoughts.
“I don’t suppose he’s had the worst,” he mentioned with amusing. “I’ve heard a pair worse in Alabama, however it’s what it’s. I don’t take that to coronary heart. It’s what it’s. ‘He’s an amazing man, phenomenal man, simply received to remain wholesome.’ All of that. I prefer it, I loved it.”
Tagovailoa admitted he didn’t understand how the nomination took place.
“I ought to ask you that query, too, brother. How did that every one develop? I’m not too positive,” he mentioned.
Because the Dolphins proceed coaching camp, Tagovailoa shared his ideas on the joint practices with the Chicago Bears.
“I feel that’s what you need to see in a workforce observe. Going backwards and forwards,” he mentioned. “From the offensive perspective, I felt at present the protection had one of the best of us … however I might say that’s what you need. That’s what you need to see.”
He added that the workforce is wanting ahead to dealing with a brand new opponent.
“We’re fairly excited,” Tagovailoa mentioned. “Our protection is fairly excited as effectively. We have now lots of chirping happening backwards and forwards … I do know these guys are hungry to see the ball extra as a result of I for positive wasn’t letting them see the ball quite a bit this coaching camp.”
The Dolphins will spend the following 11 nights collectively, one thing Tagovailoa believes will probably be essential for workforce chemistry.
“I feel that’s actually going to be cool,” he mentioned. “We’ve received some issues lined up … to go on the market and discover a while to spend with one another whether or not that’s consuming, whether or not that’s going and seeing a film, no matter that appears like.”
Tagovailoa praised his offensive line’s improvement, although acknowledged there’s nonetheless work to do.
“I feel they’ve carried out a superb job,” he mentioned. “Now there’s going to be issues that we’ve nonetheless received to lean in on… However I feel they’ve carried out an outstanding job up so far.”
He additionally highlighted the worth of joint practices.
“I feel they’re actually cool as a result of they offer you a special perspective,” he mentioned. “It’s simply totally different appears and alternative ways and the way they current them.”
Getting into his sixth 12 months within the NFL, Tagovailoa mirrored on how a lot he’s grown.
“I really feel like these six years within the NFL have been in canine years – lots of ups and downs however lots of development,” he mentioned. “You change into extra grateful for the issues you’ve and the place you might be and who you change into.”
Tagovailoa additionally commented on large receiver Malik Washington incomes the orange jersey at observe – a recognition for standout performers.
“That was strong. I’m completely happy that Malik received to get the orange jersey. Now the playlist, I don’t know concerning the playlist now,” he mentioned, laughing.
As for quarterbacks Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers, Tagovailoa mentioned he’s wanting to see how they carry out within the preseason opener.
“I’m excited for them,” he mentioned. “They’re working actually laborious – competing. I feel they’re doing an amazing job and we’re actually excited to see what these guys can do for us on Sunday.”
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