Ryan Fitzpatrick has heard criticism of Tua Tagovailoa this offseason and trade rumors involving the Miami Dolphins trading for Deshaun Watson.
The veteran quarterback isn't worried about Tagovailoa at all and expects a huge leap for the youngster in Year 2.
"Everything is going to be a little more comfortable this year," Fitzpatrick said. "Playing in the league is going to be a little more familiar, your routine through the week and on road games. He's no longer trying to figure out where the grocery store is, where he's going to live or what car he's going to drive. All that stuff is figured out. He can solely focus on being an NFL QB.
"To have an offseason, to have repetitions, to have some sense of continuity with [co-offensive coordinators] George Godsey and Eric Studesville in his ear calling the plays and working with him. All that stuff points to him having a much better season this year and continuing to progress as a quarterback. That's the most important thing for him -- progression.
"They drafted him in the top five for a reason, with his skill set and what he can do. There are very few people on this planet who can do that. For them to be fully bought in and believe in him, he's going to do the same thing. He's going to buy into what they're coaching, and I think good results are going to come from it."