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Falcons' New QB Tua: God-Given Accuracy Key?
28 May
Summary
- Coach Stefanski highlights Tua's innate God-given ability for accuracy.
- Tagovailoa led the league in completion percentage in 2024.
- Falcons expect Tua to rediscover accuracy with larger targets.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski has lauded new quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, emphasizing his "innate God-given ability" for accurate passing. Stefanski considers accuracy the paramount quality for a quarterback, noting that while some players refine it, Tagovailoa possesses a natural gift.
Tagovailoa demonstrated exceptional accuracy in 2024, leading the NFL in completion percentage at 72.9%. He also ranked highly in tight window throws. This precision is a career hallmark, honed through dedicated practice as taught by his father.
Despite a challenging prior season with turnovers and a dip in completion percentage, Tagovailoa still showed flashes of his potential. The Falcons are banking on him regaining that consistency, bolstered by the addition of larger receiving targets like Drake London and Kyle Pitts Sr.
These increased target options, including a "jump ball" element rarely utilized previously, offer Tagovailoa a new dynamic. His accuracy, a clear advantage according to Stefanski, is something he is already leveraging, indicating a promising rhythm in his new Atlanta environment.
