Tua Tagovailoa: It starts with me, my play in preseason opener was not up to standard
Tua Tagovailoa's underwhelming preseason debut has left Atlanta's quarterback competition wide open.
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One NFL quarterback's preseason performance has left his team's quarterback competition in flux. Tua Tagovailoa's struggles in the Falcons' preseason opener have raised questions about his standing as the team's starter.
The quarterback himself has acknowledged his disappointment, stating that his performance was not up to standard. The Falcons' quarterback competition now includes Tagovailoa and Desmond Ridder, with Michael Penix Jr. recovering from injury.
The next steps for the Falcons involve determining who will start the regular season. The New York Times and Bleacher Report have both covered the story, with the former focusing on the open competition and the latter on the injury status of Penix Jr.
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Who reported it (5)
- New NFL Rumors on Tua, Penix Jr.'s QB1 Battle After Falcons' Struggles as Penix Rehabs Injury Bleacher Report · 15h ago
- Tua Tagovailoa’s shaky Falcons debut leaves Atlanta’s QB competition wide open The New York Times · 15h ago
- Tua Tagovailoa: It starts with me, my play in preseason opener was not up to standard NBC Sports · 15h ago
- ‘Insanity’ — Ex-NFL DT Slams Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa Decision After Pro Bowl QB’s Disastrous Preseason Outing Yahoo Sports · 20h ago
- Tagovailoa ‘disappointed and frustrated’ after Falcons preseason showing AJC.com · 20h ago
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Who is involved in the Falcons' quarterback competition?
The Falcons' quarterback competition includes Tua Tagovailoa, Desmond Ridder and Michael Penix Jr.
What did Tua Tagovailoa say about his preseason performance?
Tua Tagovailoa stated that his play in the preseason opener was not up to standard.
What is the status of Michael Penix Jr.?
Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from an injury.
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