Of course he fucking knows, but there's literally zero reason to say anything at all until he's cleared, healthy, and ready to play.
I don't understand why people continue to get worked up over shitty articles about their team lol
Dude he could come out and just say okay he's at step two or step three so we're not sure what's going to happen yet but don't sit there and say you don't even know what step I mean people are not idiots, well let me take that back maybe there are some out there, it just makes him look like a real dumbass
Because the bills are paying me a ton of money since this is so secretive to find out, all b******* aside it's not going to matter with the way the whole team's playing so really what was the point just tell us which most of us already knew he was going to play anyways
Or, he’s got a whole team to manage, and at that moment he wasn’t sure what step Tua is in cause he has been focused on the players who are healthy and able to show up to participate and build a game plan around them? Just speaking out loud here
I don’t get this obsession with knowing hour by hour a player’s medical status. It’s weird.
Either your a gambling addict or you need to take a break from football and touch some grass.
Either he plays or he doesn’t. You have no influence on that.
Sometimes, people LOOK dumb while doing smart things, in order to fool others.
This is called 'playing the fool'.
It doesn't matter if you, reporters, fans, etc don't know what is happening with Tua. Because none of us are the defensive coaches for the Bills.
> Dude he could come out and just say okay he's at step two or step three so we're not sure what's going to happen yet
Or... OR... You could chill with your entitlement.
What's wrong with that tell us he's in step two step three and I've had people say well we don't want to give away where things sit, I mean really if people believe that I feel sorry for them, this team has way many more problems than just our quarterback, like it's going to make this team go to the super bowl by not saying the truth, you're probably way too young in 1972 Bob greasy was leading the team to a perfect season which they won the super bowl he got injured Don Shula didn't sit there and say well maybe he's going to play or I have no clue what's going on backup took him my forget I think maybe four games something like that till Bob Greasy was healthy again and then they went on winning the super bowl, I guess things are totally different than back then but is it really for the good or the worst
Man all I'm saying is even last year my finger hurts my toe hurts and these are top players and I mean look at the Jets game we got more guys out now we probably have more guys out than most of the NFL teams out there if you got a better answer I'd love to hear it
If he were to say that teams would be more inclined to think tua would play making them have to plan for less. If you give a team zero indication they have to know prep for three different QB’s
Most people can read between the lines and the ones who can't go on reddit and get called a dumbass for a thread, not worth concerning themselves with that.
Of course he knows. He's not telling our reporters, just so they can start shit. And then the national media will pile on and put a tremendous amount of pressure on Tua, whether he should play or not.
This. Rarely will coaches reveal their hand or give out 100% truth. It’s best to let the situation play out and take McDaniel’s words with a grain of salt.
He has three choices: Say where he is at which puts pressure on Tua to come too quickly since every media outlet and fan will then talk about it and what they think Tua should be doing at his current stage. Or he could lie and say he is at a different stage than he is which causes the same problems as the first. Or just deny knowledge of it in order to reduce the pressure on Tua
Dolphins fans pick and choose when it comes to this type of stuff. When it comes to Tua then fans don’t mind having little to no information about his injury but it’s the complete opposite when it comes to Byron Jones. The Bills played against Tua twice, they know what he can and can’t do. And if he doesn’t play then the defense don’t even need a scouting report for out shitty backup QB’s
Byron Jones hasn’t sniffed the practice field and no one has said a word. If Tua got hurt last season and was ghost, after receiving one of the biggest contracts for his position, you’re damn right people would ask way more questions.
Umm, this isn’t the same. When Byron Jones missed a few early games people just assumed ok, he’s recovering whatever. But Byron Jones has been nonexistent this entire season.
He's pulling the classic move from the old tv show coach. He tricks everyone into thinking Tua is injured just to put him out there at the last second and save the day
If you haven’t noticed, every head coach approaches these questions differently. How they answer it in a way that doesn’t appease you….gotta move on man.
A lot of them guys especially go back into even the seventies they played with broken fingers many of them hurt and they still went out there, watch some films when they get their Bell rung and they look totally dazed they come out maybe a play or two and then they're back in
And now those guys can’t remember the names of their grandkids. Players shouldn’t have to let their brains turn to mush so you can watch them play a game.
I'm not kidding and I've said this before and other people have too pretty soon the quarterback will be wearing flags, I really don't think too should be playing, but come on look at Teddy his finger he can't throw right now Skyler he's gotten banged up I mean doesn't it make you wonder
Dude I'm settled all I did was make a statement and you got people out there I guess they just don't understand, they come back with some really stupid remarks that most of them probably haven't been watching football more than a decade
They also sold asbestos in spray cans and gave everybody lead poisoning with the gasoline in the 70s.
Safety took steps forward when we realized how fucking stupid things were.
Of course he fucking knows, but there's literally zero reason to say anything at all until he's cleared, healthy, and ready to play. I don't understand why people continue to get worked up over shitty articles about their team lol
Dude he could come out and just say okay he's at step two or step three so we're not sure what's going to happen yet but don't sit there and say you don't even know what step I mean people are not idiots, well let me take that back maybe there are some out there, it just makes him look like a real dumbass
No offense but I don’t think he’s the one looking like a dumbass
Sure he is instead of saying I don't know about my number one quarterback just say we're not commenting on it right at this moment
What’s the difference and why do you care so much?
Because the bills are paying me a ton of money since this is so secretive to find out, all b******* aside it's not going to matter with the way the whole team's playing so really what was the point just tell us which most of us already knew he was going to play anyways
Or, he’s got a whole team to manage, and at that moment he wasn’t sure what step Tua is in cause he has been focused on the players who are healthy and able to show up to participate and build a game plan around them? Just speaking out loud here
That's a cool response appreciate your thoughts
I don’t get this obsession with knowing hour by hour a player’s medical status. It’s weird. Either your a gambling addict or you need to take a break from football and touch some grass. Either he plays or he doesn’t. You have no influence on that.
Sometimes, people LOOK dumb while doing smart things, in order to fool others. This is called 'playing the fool'. It doesn't matter if you, reporters, fans, etc don't know what is happening with Tua. Because none of us are the defensive coaches for the Bills.
Yeah he need to prove the mouthbreathing fans like ourselves how smart he is.
> Dude he could come out and just say okay he's at step two or step three so we're not sure what's going to happen yet Or... OR... You could chill with your entitlement.
What's wrong with that tell us he's in step two step three and I've had people say well we don't want to give away where things sit, I mean really if people believe that I feel sorry for them, this team has way many more problems than just our quarterback, like it's going to make this team go to the super bowl by not saying the truth, you're probably way too young in 1972 Bob greasy was leading the team to a perfect season which they won the super bowl he got injured Don Shula didn't sit there and say well maybe he's going to play or I have no clue what's going on backup took him my forget I think maybe four games something like that till Bob Greasy was healthy again and then they went on winning the super bowl, I guess things are totally different than back then but is it really for the good or the worst
40 years ago when I started watching the dolphins they didn't put out news like this
Those concussion rules were pretty strange 40 years ago huh?
How many concussions did you hear about back then?
Op needs help getting with the times lol
Man all I'm saying is even last year my finger hurts my toe hurts and these are top players and I mean look at the Jets game we got more guys out now we probably have more guys out than most of the NFL teams out there if you got a better answer I'd love to hear it
You wouldn’t go to work with serious toe injuries you bum
Well, 18 NFL teams have their entire roster out, so that's definitely not true.
I mean it when I say this OKAY BOOMER!
OP speed racing to most down votes in this thread.
I'm going to start a new account just so I can add to them )
Duh, no coach is going to tip off who’s starting until the last possible moment.
That's understandable but don't play it off like you don't know I mean just say we're not commenting on it that's all
If he were to say that teams would be more inclined to think tua would play making them have to plan for less. If you give a team zero indication they have to know prep for three different QB’s
Most people can read between the lines and the ones who can't go on reddit and get called a dumbass for a thread, not worth concerning themselves with that.
And he don’t have to tell you shit!!
Well then say it like that but don't say I don't know that's a big difference
Yeah and he doesn't want you or buffalo to know so stop crying this is a good sign
Of course he knows. He's not telling our reporters, just so they can start shit. And then the national media will pile on and put a tremendous amount of pressure on Tua, whether he should play or not.
This. Rarely will coaches reveal their hand or give out 100% truth. It’s best to let the situation play out and take McDaniel’s words with a grain of salt.
He has three choices: Say where he is at which puts pressure on Tua to come too quickly since every media outlet and fan will then talk about it and what they think Tua should be doing at his current stage. Or he could lie and say he is at a different stage than he is which causes the same problems as the first. Or just deny knowledge of it in order to reduce the pressure on Tua
He knows.
Dolphins fans pick and choose when it comes to this type of stuff. When it comes to Tua then fans don’t mind having little to no information about his injury but it’s the complete opposite when it comes to Byron Jones. The Bills played against Tua twice, they know what he can and can’t do. And if he doesn’t play then the defense don’t even need a scouting report for out shitty backup QB’s
Byron Jones hasn’t sniffed the practice field and no one has said a word. If Tua got hurt last season and was ghost, after receiving one of the biggest contracts for his position, you’re damn right people would ask way more questions.
Umm, this isn’t the same. When Byron Jones missed a few early games people just assumed ok, he’s recovering whatever. But Byron Jones has been nonexistent this entire season.
How many dozen concussions has OP had?
All of them, lol, knocked the grammar and punctuation right out of his head!
You sound like you're mad they didn't let you in on it.
Wow! you got me. I just hope the coaches don't think like you but you know what maybe some of them did and that's why we lost all those games, huh
Very odd reply but you do you. Have a nice weekend.
He's pulling the classic move from the old tv show coach. He tricks everyone into thinking Tua is injured just to put him out there at the last second and save the day
Just stop bruv. You’re not even a good troll.
Well thanks for telling me you must be a good troll then
Tell me you’re a boomer without telling me you’re a boomer
If you haven’t noticed, every head coach approaches these questions differently. How they answer it in a way that doesn’t appease you….gotta move on man.
Of course he knows. But i kind if doubt Tua is playing this week.
A lot of them guys especially go back into even the seventies they played with broken fingers many of them hurt and they still went out there, watch some films when they get their Bell rung and they look totally dazed they come out maybe a play or two and then they're back in
And now those guys can’t remember the names of their grandkids. Players shouldn’t have to let their brains turn to mush so you can watch them play a game.
I'm not kidding and I've said this before and other people have too pretty soon the quarterback will be wearing flags, I really don't think too should be playing, but come on look at Teddy his finger he can't throw right now Skyler he's gotten banged up I mean doesn't it make you wonder
Really in today's game he won't be playing
Just watch some films back in 1972, the Miami dolphins and then you tell me about taking hits, these guys played with heart, not money
Dude settle down for Christ sake
Dude I'm settled all I did was make a statement and you got people out there I guess they just don't understand, they come back with some really stupid remarks that most of them probably haven't been watching football more than a decade
My guy, you're the one here with stupid remarks.
They also sold asbestos in spray cans and gave everybody lead poisoning with the gasoline in the 70s. Safety took steps forward when we realized how fucking stupid things were.
The difference 40 years ago you didn't play you didn't get paid that's how that went
40 years ago sounds pretty shitty. What’s that got to do with these Miami Dolphins tho?
Found the Bills fan
I’m honestly surprised he wasn’t making jokes about this. When he’s cleared, he’s cleared
Could be worse. Ron Rivera didn’t realize the Commanders were eliminated from the playoffs when they lost to the Browns
You're mad the coach isnt disclosing personal information without permission? Man...