MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — A strong stretch of practices the previous two weeks led Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel to give quarterback Tua Tagovailoa the preseason opener at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers off.
But five interceptions over two practices this week may have him go the other way ahead of Saturday night’s exhibition against the Las Vegas Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium.
As far as Tagovailoa goes, he wants to get into the preseason action. The Raiders game would seem to make more sense than the preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles the week that follows, as the final preseason game is usually one for starters to rest and an opportunity for those on the border of making the final cut, as well as roster longshots earning reps to put on tape.
