Every Sunday of the 2020 NFL season, Miami Dolphins' first-round pick Tua Tagovailoa assumes his role as the league's most high-profile backup quarterback. He's a shadow.
When the offense is on the field, Tagovailoa hovers behind coach Brian Flores listening to offensive coordinator Chan Gailey's playcalls in his helmet and looking down at his play wristband before every snap. When the offense comes off, Tagovailoa sticks to starter Ryan Fitzpatrick's side eagerly awaiting information about what the veteran saw on the field.