What happened: Tua Tagovailoa said quarterback coach Alex Van Pelt makes sure the room has every answer before practices and walkthroughs. The preparation comes during Atlanta's competition for the 2026 starting job.
Why it matters: Van Pelt's approach puts command of the offense at the center of the preseason evaluation. Atlanta must determine its quarterback hierarchy before the regular season.
By the numbers: Tagovailoa completed all seven of his passes during 11-on-11 work Tuesday.
What to watch: Atlanta's Aug. 14 preseason opener will provide the next evaluation point.