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In a time of uncertainty, one thing Miami Dolphins fans can bank on is Tyreek Hill sharing his thoughts. The All-Pro wide receiver took to social media to comment on what was a highly active day around the league, one that specifically impacts his division.
“WR position getting interesting over here in the AFC East,” Hill posted on X, formerly Twitter, referencing the big Davante Adams and Amari Cooper trades that occurred on Tuesday. The Dolphins' potential climb up the standings just got even more arduous.
Off the heels of another frustrating loss, the New York Jets finally pulled the trigger and reunited Adams with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. They sent a conditional third-round draft pick to the Las Vegas Raiders in return, ending a saga that made both fan bases fidget for different reasons. The Adams situation ultimately unfolded as many expected, but the Buffalo Bills surprisingly completed a blockbuster of their own several hours later.
Cooper was languishing with the Cleveland Browns, as a depleted offensive line and limited Deshaun Watson continue to scuffle. He can be a coveted target for star quarterback Josh Allen, who had been lacking a true No. 1 receiver to trust in big moments. Cooper might be the boost the team needs to compete with the best the AFC has to offer.
While the Jets try to save their season and the Bills try to lengthen theirs, the Dolphins (2-3) are stuck in a tricky spot. Fans do not know when Tua Tagovailoa will be back under center and are putting much of their faith in the superbly talented Tyreek Hill. He is understandably underwhelming without his starting QB, but perhaps the influx of star wideouts will give him some extra motivation.
Tyreek Hill must produce at a high level again if the Phins have any hope
The Super Bowl 54 champion and eight-time Pro Bowl selection has just 286 receiving yards and one touchdown through Miami's first five games. Neither Tyler Huntley nor Skylar Thompson are able to effectively move the chains, causing the production of Hill and Jaylen Waddle to plummet to frightening levels.
Hill surely wants to reassert himself as the premier pass-catcher in the league, let alone the AFC East, but it is difficult to fathom a surge while the Phins are in this current state. However, the schedule might present both him and the team with a get-right opportunity.
Following the Dolphins' ugly win over the New England Patriots in Week 5, which Hill seemed to overemphasize, they face the beatable Indianapolis Colts (3-3) and inconsistent Arizona Cardinals (2-4) in the next two games. Miami must capitalize on what would normally be a soft part of the schedule and stay afloat with the rest of the division.
Now that Davante Adams and Amari Cooper are joining the fray, Tyreek Hill will want to send a message to the newcomers and fans alike that he is the wide receiver king of the AFC East. But is determination enough to overcome the enormous hurdle that stands in his and the Dolphins' way?
