PFT Live with Mike Florio Will Tua Tagovailoa start Week 1 for the Falcons QB Competition (3/25 Hour 1)
Mar 25, 2026
Discussion of Tua Tagovailoa seeking a fresh start in Atlanta and how his health and concussion history factor into his future. Debate over the Falcons quarterback competition and who might start Week 1. Conversation about how Atlanta’s offensive pieces like Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson, and Drake London could fit with Tua. Notes on roster moves including the signing of Brian Robinson Jr.
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Tua Sees Competition As Mutual Benefit
- Tua frames the Falcons spot as a fresh start and a competition he welcomes rather than a guaranteed job.
- He emphasized helping Michael Penix Jr. improve because mutual improvement helps the team, not just individual status.
Can Tua Thrive Outside McDaniel's Scheme
- Analysts question whether Tua can replicate his Miami success without Mike McDaniel's scheme that masked limitations.
- They note Tua's quick short-game release and accuracy but worry about deep throws and adaptability to different playbooks.
Tua's Health Is A Career Wildcard
- Health remains an overhanging constraint for Tua because repeated head trauma risks future non-clearance to play.
- Tua says he completed required protocols for the Falcons and 'everything came out good,' but hosts stress prior incidents made him close to not being cleared.