Dolphins' Mike McDaniel says Tua Tagovailoa is 'laser focused'

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After an extended absence from the field due to a head injury, Tua Tagovailoa's return is leaving quite an impression on his head coach.

Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Tagovailoa has been "laser focused" at practice. McDaniel noted during a media session with reporters that the quarterback is working toward playing in the team's Week 7 matchup against the Steelers Sunday.

"He's laser focused. He's in his normal mood, but he doesn't lose attention span at the task at hand," McDaniel said. 

"And that's what I've grown to love about the guy. That's why he's been able to have some success in a completely new language and system." 

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Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins jogs off the field before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Tagovailoa cleared concussion protocol over the weekend. He was ruled out for the Dolphins 24-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings during Week 6. But, the former Alabama quarterback was on the sideline.

McDaniel mentioned that Tagovailoa is eager to get back to football.

"It was just blatantly obvious to everyone around him that he was missing out on something that he truly loves," McDaniel said. "And it's a cool thing to find out in an adverse situation about a player that you coach."

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Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins sits on the turf during the first half of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium Sept. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla.  (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

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