It’s only been a matter of days since they actually met in person for the first time this week after being restricted to virtual meetings since the end of April.
So much so, they have already had the conversation that may seem the most uncomfortable to have for other football players in their scenario heading into the Miami Dolphins’ 2020 football season.
“I don’t know how much time it will be before Tua is in the lineup. I know that I’m the placeholder. And we’ve already had that conversation,” Fitzpatrick said on Saturday about eventually surrendering his role as the team’s starting quarterback for Tagovailoa.