The receiver market got busy this week, with two big names heading to the AFC East.
That's old hat to Tyreek Hill, who two years ago pioneered the move among the current generation when the Chiefs traded him to the Dolphins. Naturally, he was asked for his input on the headline-making players joining his team's division.
"They're still not the best receiver in the league, because I am and I stand on that. I want my momma to send me this and say, 'You're talking your trash today,' because I am," Hill said Wednesday, drawing laughter from those assembled. "No, I'm definitely happy for Davante (Adams) teaming back up with his old quarterback -- I know that's obviously where he wanted to be. And for Amari (Cooper), I think him and Josh Allen those two guys will play very well together, because Amari is still one of those guys that can get open.
"It's going to be a good test for our DBs when we play them, but (we) got Jalen Ramsey on our team -- we straight."
The timing of Hill's comments is coincidentally convenient. Just two weeks ago, his own name was being tossed around as a trade candidate as the Dolphins struggled mightily to complete the most basic offensive tasks without Tua Tagovailoa.
It truly has been a rough month for Hill and the Dolphins. After leading the NFL in receiving yards with 1,799 and 13 touchdowns on 119 receptions last season, Hill has just 23 catches for 286 yards and one touchdown through five games. A year ago, that season-long total could have stacked up against a couple of Hill's individual game stat lines.
There is optimism, though, especially after Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told reporters he expects Tagovailoa to play again at some point in 2024. Tagovailoa is eligible to return from injured reserve after the Dolphins' Week 7 game against the Colts, giving the team a light at the end of its dark tunnel.
Until then, Hill and the Dolphins will have to do their best to generate some offense with veteran Tyler Huntley under center. Just don't expect Hill to lose any confidence; his comments made Wednesday only reminded us a rough patch won't rattle him.
