Part 4/10:
Central to the debate is quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whose performances and leadership qualities have come under intense scrutiny. McDaniel's willingness to bench Tua for a third-string quarterback (Quinn Yurs, if the reports are accurate) during a blowout points to deeper issues. Critics suggest that McDaniel’s focus is on finding players who are 'not distractions' rather than those who can lead or elevate the team.
Furthermore, Tua's history of leadership struggles was brought back into focus when he recently apologized to the team after comments about leadership. This raises questions about his role within the team—was McDaniel correct in how he’s handling him? Or is this exemplifying a coaching failure to cultivate true leadership?