AP

Dolphins coach Adam Gase said over the weekend that first-round pick Laremy Tunsil has “a lot to learn” about playing guard in response to questions about Tunsil’s chances of starting at left guard this season.

It appears the Dolphins have decided to let Tunsil get more of that education while playing with the first team. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that Tunsil saw his heaviest workload with the starters during Tuesday’s practice and Gase gave the rookie’s work a positive review after the session came to an end.

“I like what he’s doing,” Gase said. “I like the fact he’s giving everything he has and trying to make sure mentally he’s on the same page because there are two other guys counting on him.”

Gase also explained that the Dolphins don’t want to rush Tunsil into the lineup because the NFL “is a league where confidence does matter” and he’s seen rookies get overwhelmed when pushed into action before they are ready. Given the way the Dolphins line has performed in recent years, the sooner Tunsil is ready the better for the offense.