WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Matt Judon doesn’t admire Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
Or any opposing participant, for that matter.
The Patriots’ prime move rusher dismissed a query about what features of Tagovailoa’s recreation he admired Wednesday by saying he’s not compelled to reward the third-year quarterback forward of this weekend’s season opener. He simply wants to offer respect and play.
“I don’t really gotta admire his game. I just gotta face him,” Judon stated. “He’s an opponent. You’ve got to respect everybody you play, that’s the league we play in. You respect everybody. But I don’t really got praise for him. He’s a good quarterback, fits their system. He’s a starter in this league.”
Tagovailoa went 2-0 in opposition to Judon’s protection final season and received his first assembly with the Patriots in December 2020. But the Patriots have restricted his passing influence in these conferences, permitting simply 456 yards and two touchdowns via the air, whereas snatching two interceptions. Tagovailoa has additionally run for 3 scores in opposition to the Pats and averaged 16 speeding yards per recreation.
As Miami’s starter final yr. Tagovailoa accomplished 67.8% of his passes for two,653 yards, 16 touchdowns and 10 picks. Across the league, he’s seen as a common to below-average quarterback who’s coming into a prove-it yr.
“Productive player, knows how to use his weapons, receivers, backs,” Bill Belichick stated of Tagovailoa. “Makes a lot of good critical plays, goal line, third-and -one, fourth-and-one. … Smart football player.”
Judon later emphasised he respects all NFL gamers, however stops his public enthusiasm for opponents there.
“I think my mind for my opponents is more respect. I think ‘admire’ is kind of a crazy word to use for an opponent,” he added. “But I respect all people on this league. You know, from the lengthy snapper to the quarterback. Whoever is getting paid probably the most, whoever is getting paid the least, all of us are one of many 53 (on a staff).
“Admire? I watch film on him, I respect him, I understand what he can do. But I don’t really — the definition of ‘admire’ — I just don’t admire Tua. He’s a good quarterback, though.”
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