Austin Jackson, a player for the Miami Dolphins, has received a 3-year, $36M contract extension. Coach Mike McDaniel and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa have expressed pride and support for Jackson, highlighting his journey and the impact of the coaching staff in rebuilding his confidence. Tua mentioned that Jackson had endured negative comments in team meetings in the past. The extension reflects the team's investment in Jackson's potential and growth as a player.
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Tua Tagovailoa says in past years recently-rewarded Austin Jackson had to endure "a lot of things that have been said about him in front of team meetings." #MiamiDolphins https://t.co/KGNcn5n5ND
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Tua Tagovailoa held back emotions discussing his RT Austin Jackson’s “heroic story.” Tua said previous coaches tried to plant negative things in AJ’s head in meetings but Mike McDaniel’s staff built him back up. Jackson reward: 3-year, $36M extension this AM, @RapSheet reported
Austin Jackson: Mike McDaniel took the time to see who I was as a player with his own eyes. He’s given me every opportunity. And every tool to be great. https://t.co/UcRUCxX2R7
“It’s not just Austin, it’s everyone who has been here for sometime,” Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa on how Mike McDaniel has restored people’s confidence. Tua talking about the trauma caused by Brian Flores. https://t.co/X4XFJGwffw
Mike McDaniel built Tua and Austin Jackson back up after they had had things said in past years in meetings, Tua explains. Tua adds he thinks some more signings will be coming.
“There are a lot of things that have been said about him in team meetings, and in the media,” Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa on Austin Jackson. I sense a subtle hint. https://t.co/xZATTiNHMs
Tua Tagovailoa requests a round of applause for Austin Jackson. Put some respect on his name. https://t.co/Ju7bUqAYCr
Tua on Austin Jackson: That was awesome. It’s almost like a heroic story for how he’s turned his career around. I’m very proud of him. I know he’s happy. He loves ball. He wants to help the team and we’re happy for him. I just smile because of where he’s come from. A lot of… https://t.co/TIkUHHBd25
Mike McDaniel explains investment in a player like Austin Jackson is important. Because they ask so much. It should be rewarded. “You wish there wasn’t a salary cap.”
Last year Terron Armstead told Austin Jackson he could do this and that was a big moment, Mike McDaniel explained.
Mike McDaniel: Austin Jackson was yearning to be coached. Who was I to put a ceiling on it? He had a strong offseason. What I’m seeing now is the reason why you do it. To see these types of journeys. It’s awesome to see someone take the reins of who they are. https://t.co/jpHqGaOLB7
“Heavy is the crown and you have a lot of people projecting what you are. I don’t know about you guys but I don’t want anyone judging a 23 year old (version of myself),” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel on Austin Jackson said.
Mike McDaniel on Austin Jackson: He’s a very ambitious, goal-oriented person. It’s great to be picked in the first round as a 20 year old. There is also a burden in that. This guy was playing multiple positions before he could legally drink alcohol. A lot of people interjected in… https://t.co/jSrZ7s9S3Y https://t.co/0bcs8fABmF
“Every person that gets drafted in the first round, I know one thing they don’t want to be,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel addressing busts, and how Austin Jackson shed that reputation.
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