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Tua Tagovailoa Says He's Willing to Start NFL Career as Backup, Be Mentored

Bleacher Report | February 25, 2020

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Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said Tuesday at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine he's willing to start his professional career as a backup if his new team wants him to learn from a veteran.

Yahoo Sports' Kimberley A. Martin provided Tagovailoa's full comments on the subject:

Kimberley A. Martin @ByKimberleyA

As a competitor, Tua wants to play. But he also said he’s happy to sit and learn from an experienced vet if that’s what his new team wants #NFLCombine https://t.co/56xhN8AlEI

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