ESPN Analyst Sounds Off on Tua Tagovailoa's Short Leash
Summary
The Atlanta Falcons are choosing their starting quarterback between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix, who is recovering from an injury. Tua has struggled in preseason games, and an ESPN analyst said the team may switch to Penix if Tua does not improve by November.Key Facts
- The Falcons' main quarterback candidates are Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix.
- Penix is recovering from a partly torn ACL and may not be ready before the season starts.
- Tua had a poor performance in a recent preseason game, completing 3 of 5 passes for 22 yards.
- Tua also fumbled early in the game but recovered the ball himself.
- Tua said the team's performance did not match the hard work done in training camp and took responsibility for his own play.
- ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky said the Falcons have until November to see if Tua improves.
- If Tua does not improve, the team might replace him with Penix during the season.
- Switching to Penix late could be risky since he has not played full football since his injury.
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