Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel shuts down suggestion Tua Tagovailoa is a system quarterback

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In the NFL, the quarterback usually gets the majority of the credit when their team wins and the lion's share of the blame when a team loses. But in the case of Pro Bowl quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, things are more nuanced.

Tagovailoa is in the midst of an impressive season. Entering Week 7, the Miami Dolphins quarterback is leading the league in passing yards and is tied for first place in touchdowns. Tagovailoa started showing significant signs of improvement last season under head coach Mike McDaniel.

McDaniel spent several years coaching under San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. McDaniel has seamlessly implemented his offensive system in Miami, which has resulted in the best offense in the NFL. 

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Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins looks on during the third quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 17, 2023, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

McDaniel's innovative system has prompted questions about whether Tagovailoa's success this season is largely due the coach's play calling and offensive scheme.

During Wednesday's press conference, McDaniel was asked if other quarterbacks across the league could benefit from the Dolphins' system, and the second-year head coach gave a fiery response.

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"I'm about to push this podium over," McDaniel said when a reporter suggested that many other quarterbacks could thrive in his system. "My answer to that would be, who the F cares? Because it is a team, we're working together, and I know