Dolphins' QB Tua Raves About Falcons' D

The Atlanta Falcons defense shined in Miami against the Dolphins

The Atlanta Falcons' defense shined last Friday night against the Tennessee Titans, recording four sacks. That momentum has carried over into this week's joint practices with the Miami Dolphins.

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Several observers - and opponents - have come away impressed by Atlanta's defense, including Orlando Sun-Sentinel columnist Omar Kelly.

It is sack city for the Falcons defense today. And here I was thinking the Bears would be the best D-line Miami faces in the preseason.

Falcons eating pic.twitter.com/lKx3iJ6Yet

— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) August 18, 2021

I think the Falcons might be on double digit sacks today. pic.twitter.com/Iv3Dug21Xc

— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) August 18, 2021

Cameron Wolfe, a reporter for ESPN, also heaped praise on coordinator Dean Pees' unit.

Falcons DL/front-7 has been killing Dolphins OL today.

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) August 18, 2021

In the joint workouts, Dolphins' quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was constantly under pressure. He acknowledged the Dolphins' offensive line was having trouble dealing with the Falcons' rush, and came away impressed Atlanta's ability to disguise coverage.

The Falcons defense does a great job of disguising looks, Tua says. Says the offense needs to clean up some mistakes but it’s a good chance to work on the entire operation. pic.twitter.com/vMj9badYPN

— Travis Wingfield (@WingfieldNFL) August 18, 2021

The Atlanta offense, on the other hand, was abysmal against the Titans with just three points and 138 total yards. No need to hit the panic button just yet as the first team offense watched from the sidelines.

With Matt Ryan under center, the Falcons' offense has also fared better in practices against Miami.

My totally informed opinion after watching one whole practice: Matt Ryan can still sling it.

— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) August 18, 2021

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The Falcons and Dolphins are conducting their joint practice this week ahead of their preseason game on Saturday night. The Dolphins lost their opener to the Chicago Bears, 20-13.

Tagovailoa was eight of 11 for 99 yards and an interception while being outplayed by rookie Justin Fields.

There was some discussion before the draft that Miami might not be completely sold on Tagovailoa. And there has also been Deshaun Watson trade talk. But Miami seems set on Tua ... and Tua seems impressed with Atlanta.