Right now, one of the most talked-about players in the league is Tua Tagovailoa, who, after a slow start to the season, still hasn’t been able to elevate his Miami Dolphins to a higher level. Mike McDaniel, his leader from the sideline, knows the talent is there — but admits it can be frustrating not being able to fully display it on the field.

During a recent press conference, McDaniel was asked about the way his quarterback handles the reality of high expectations — and the wins and losses that often fall short of meeting them.

“I think it’s one of the reasons I focus on how he grows as a quarterback in the micro instances that I think are so difficult as a franchise quarterback [in] the National Football League,” the HC told reporters.

“If you’re uncomfortable with the stakes of the

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