Terry Bradshaw’s bold take on Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was quickly shot down by his co-hosts during a live broadcast. The moment, which played out during Fox’s pregame show ahead of the Dolphins-Packers clash on Thursday night, highlighted the disconnect between Bradshaw’s optimism and the reality of Tagovailoa’s performance history in cold weather.
As the Dolphins prepared to face the Packers at Lambeau Field—where temperatures hovered in the mid-20s—Bradshaw made a surprising statement. The 76-year-old former NFL quarterback asserted that Tagovailoa, who was born in Hawaii, would not be bothered by the chilly weather conditions.
“Mike McDaniel has got his quarterback back,” Bradshaw said enthusiastically. “Folks, you’re in for a treat tonight because the weather doesn’t bother Tua. This is going to be a fun game to watch.”
Bradshaw’s co-hosts, including Michael Strahan, seemed unconvinced, and their skepticism was only reinforced when Fox displayed a graphic showing Tagovailoa’s record in colder temperatures. According to the stats, Tagovailoa had a career record of 1-7 in games played in temperatures of 50 degrees or below, a clear indication that the cold had historically been an issue for the young quarterback.
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“The weather obviously bothers the man,” Strahan said, reacting to the graphic and effectively fact-checking Bradshaw in real-time.
Bradshaw, determined to maintain a positive spin, laughed it off and responded, “Think positive, Mike, positive!” This lighthearted retort drew laughter from the rest of the crew, but the moment was not lost on viewers, who quickly took to social media to comment on the exchange.
The internet had a field day with Bradshaw’s questionable take. “What games is Bradshaw watching?” one person wrote on X (formerly Twitter), pointing out the clear discrepancy between Bradshaw’s optimism and Tagovailoa’s actual track record in cold weather. Others noted that Bradshaw has a reputation for making outlandish statements, and this was just the latest example.
As the game unfolded, the Packers went on to defeat the Dolphins, 30-17, in the frigid temperatures at Lambeau Field on Thanksgiving night. Despite Bradshaw’s prediction, Tagovailoa struggled to overcome the cold environment, which seemed to affect Miami’s overall performance. Tagovailoa finished the game with 365 passing yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions, posting a respectable passer rating of 114.2.
However, the Dolphins failed to convert those numbers into a win, dropping to 5-7 on the season and jeopardizing their playoff hopes.
Following the game, Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks addressed the impact of the weather, acknowledging that it had played a role in their struggles. “I feel like we let the elements control the way we played,” Brooks told reporters, echoing the sentiment that the cold weather had indeed been a factor.
With Miami’s playoff chances dwindling, they now look ahead to their next matchup against the New York Jets, who are currently 3-8. The Dolphins will host the Jets on December 8, hoping to turn things around and keep their postseason aspirations alive.
Terry Bradshaw’s optimistic take may have been off the mark, but it provided a memorable moment for fans and highlighted the ongoing challenge for Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins—learning to perform under adverse conditions.
Whether they can adjust in time to salvage their season remains to be seen.
