Ride or Die with Tua?

[justforbeer 41]

So usually I pick up a quarterback in the third or fourth round but this year I said the heck with it! I saw TUA was going late and so I stacked up as much as I could, and got TUA late in the draft. His upside is ridiculous, but certainly high-risk. With those two wide receivers, he could put up some really huge numbers, just needs to stay healthy!

 

Why not,?!

[Ray_T 740]

its a viable strategy.

but in this scenario the concussion issue with Tua does seriously concern me.  if getting him late, I'd also grab another late QB and run the roster with 2 QB's on it.  This way if Tua goes down, you have a legit backup.

if you can get another late round QB like Goff or Rodgers to pair up with Tua, you're laughing because then you get all of the upside with none of the risk. (well... almost none)

[weepaws 3,155]

Get ready to pick up another Qb.  Tua can post great numbers with his two WRs, but one good hit, and he could be done for the season, even career.  Good luck. 

[GobbleDog 984]

Qb Concussion List 2022   1) Tua 2) Picket 3) Bridgewater 4) Wilson 5) Huntley

Two of those were backups, so among starters only 3 out of 32. So the odds are fairly low. And the Dolphins (and Tua) will likely be more aware about getting rid of the ball fast and avoiding hits.

If Tua does get one he probably isn't coming back this season (if ever), unlike other qbs. But it's only a small chance, so I think Tua is good pick especially at his ridiculously low adp.

[IGotWorms 4,057]

Sure, it’s a good strategy. He was great last year when he played. You get 17 games out of him or close to it, you’ve probably got a top 5 QB.

It’s not that likely to happen, but as a gamble it’s a pretty good one.

[weepaws 3,155]

He does have a great ADP.  If he falls into the double digit rounds I’m taking him.  

[justforbeer 41]

3 hours ago, weepaws said:

Get ready to pick up another Qb.  Tua can post great numbers with his two WRs, but one good hit, and he could be done for the season, even career.  Good luck. 

Isn’t that with every quarterback?

[justforbeer 41]

In a 12 team PPR I got him in the seventh round.  
 

There’s plenty of FA quarterbacks 
Stafford, love, car, Tannehill, Pickett, Bryce Young even

[RareN64Dream 21]

In a 2 QB start league; I believe I got Mahomes, Lawrence, Tua T and Bryce Young for one of my teams. Kind of reached for Tua; but oh well.

[weepaws 3,155]

1 hour ago, justforbeer said:

Isn’t that with every quarterback?

No.   A lot of qbs don’t have the concussion issues that Tua has had.  

[JagFan 149]

This thread title is a little misleading.  Are you saying you also die when Tua does the full Hamlin?

[Gepetto 1,288]

4 hours ago, RareN64Dream said:

In a 2 QB start league; I believe I got Mahomes, Lawrence, Tua T and Bryce Young for one of my teams. Kind of reached for Tua; but oh well.

That's a perfect draft in a 2 QB start league. Nice. Enjoy winning!

[justforbeer 41]

5 hours ago, RareN64Dream said:

In a 2 QB start league; I believe I got Mahomes, Lawrence, Tua T and Bryce Young for one of my teams. Kind of reached for Tua; but oh well.

So you only drafted qb’s?!  

[Ray_T 740]

9 hours ago, GobbleDog said:

Qb Concussion List 2022   1) Tua 2) Picket 3) Bridgewater 4) Wilson 5) Huntley

Two of those were backups, so among starters only 3 out of 32. So the odds are fairly low. And the Dolphins (and Tua) will likely be more aware about getting rid of the ball fast and avoiding hits.

If Tua does get one he probably isn't coming back this season (if ever), unlike other qbs. But it's only a small chance, so I think Tua is good pick especially at his ridiculously low adp.

Tua had more than one concussion didnt he?

and one was considered a major concussion if my memory is correct.  (If I am wrong please correct me)

thing about concussions, each concussion you get makes the next one easier to get and its more likely to be serious.      The effects of concussions are cumulative.

anyhow, I do worry about Tua.   but I also have not seen the medical reports so maybe there is something there that we are not aware of.   but this issue is not to be taken lightly.

[GobbleDog 984]

Just listing the number of Qbs who had concussions.

I think Tua had three.

[RareN64Dream 21]

JustForBeer, no not only QBs. All 3 of my teams are pretty well rounded and projected over 120 points for each for Week 1.

I actually have Hurts, Burrow, Tua and Bryce Young in the league I was initially trying to recall.

Other one I got Mahomes, Lawrence, Kenny Pickett and Bryce Young.

My auction league I got Cousins, Tua, CJ Stroud and Sam Howell.

[RareN64Dream 21]

I agree with what IGotWorms said near the beginning of the thread and your username is funny.

[polecatt 474]

Sure, he's worth a gamble, but as always with QBs, need to have a viable replacement in mind at all time

[justforbeer 41]

On 8/29/2023 at 11:25 PM, RareN64Dream said:

JustForBeer, no not only QBs. All 3 of my teams are pretty well rounded and projected over 120 points for each for Week 1.

I actually have Hurts, Burrow, Tua and Bryce Young in the league I was initially trying to recall.

Other one I got Mahomes, Lawrence, Kenny Pickett and Bryce Young.

My auction league I got Cousins, Tua, CJ Stroud and Sam Howell.

Where did you find all of these QB only leagues? How cool!

[Chickie 74]

Tua and his agent have decided to pull an *Aaron Judge* and bet on himself. Tua could’ve taken a package in light of the big Lamar contract, but didn’t. That makes me feel confident that Tua feels confident in his abilities and health to roll the dice.

[weepaws 3,155]

1 hour ago, Chickie said:

Tua and his agent have decided to pull an *Aaron Judge* and bet on himself. Tua could’ve taken a package in light of the big Lamar contract, but didn’t. That makes me feel confident that Tua feels confident in his abilities and health to roll the dice.

I’m sure he does, he might rethink that after a big hit to his head.  

[kcBlitzkrieg 29]

Tua is thick boy now, put on those LBs to absorb the hits and learned him some jujitsu so he can take his "falls" more efficiently, limiting the impacts of the ground to his head.... ride or die time.... 

[justforbeer 41]

Time to RIDE!

466 & 3 tds!!!

Damn son!

[weepaws 3,155]

He’s going to light it with those two WRs, until the big crash.  

[crackills 19]

rolled with Tua over Lawrence this week... stoked with results!

[JagFan 149]

11 hours ago, weepaws said:

He’s going to light it with those two WRs, until the big crash.  

This.  The concussion situation for him is extremely serious.  So much so that he contemplated retiring at the end of last season.  He’s going to be really good until the next concussion that will very likely end his career.  It’s unfortunate.

[JediMaster 20]

On 9/11/2023 at 3:05 PM, crackills said:

rolled with Tua over Lawrence this week... stoked with results!

Wish I could have said the same. Went Lawrence over Tua 

Does Tua become a must start each week?

[weepaws 3,155]

1 hour ago, JediMaster said:

Wish I could have said the same. Went Lawrence over Tua 

Does Tua become a must start each week?

Have you seen his two WRs , until the big crash, yes.  

[IGotWorms 4,057]

2 hours ago, JediMaster said:

Wish I could have said the same. Went Lawrence over Tua 

Does Tua become a must start each week?

Yes, no question 

[Ray_T 740]

4 hours ago, JediMaster said:

Wish I could have said the same. Went Lawrence over Tua 

Does Tua become a must start each week?

until he gets hurt.

he should produce QB1 results against all but the toughest opponents.   my worry is he gets concussed at some point and you need to play someone different.

but if hes on your team, you ride that horse until it doesnt go anymore.

[justforbeer 41]

Stacked him with MOSTERT today. Blowing the doors off!

[justforbeer 41]

Rolling!  Who else is enjoying the Tua- Mostert combo?

[kcBlitzkrieg 29]

On 9/1/2023 at 2:29 PM, kcBlitzkrieg said:

Tua is thick boy now, put on those LBs to absorb the hits and learned him some jujitsu so he can take his "falls" more efficiently, limiting the impacts of the ground to his head.... ride or die time.... 

pulled off a bjj roll on Sunday and kept his noggin off the turf  

[weepaws 3,155]

Not tonight. 

[Ray_T 740]

19 minutes ago, weepaws said:

Not tonight. 

nope. not tonight.

my opponent had the miami stack and it did not go well for him this week.

but going against a tough Philly Defense, he should have tried to avoid stacking if he could help it.

[justforbeer 41]

This was a good thing for Miami. They will sharpen up, look out next game!

 

thankfully I had Kelce and AJ to carry me!