There had been few issues of which I used to be positive because the 2025 season approached. One was that the Dolphins would wrestle.
In equity, they’ve a probability to rebound. Miami hosts the Patriots on Sunday. New England struggled, too, in its opener.
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Still, the Dolphins acquired blasted by the Colts on Sunday. Unless the Colts are on observe to be a powerhouse (which is doable), Week 1 might be a unhealthy signal of issues to come back for Miami.
Here’s the purpose, for now. If it continues, receiver Tyreek Hill shall be this 12 months’s Davante Adams.
Although Hill is signed by means of 2026, he is attributable to make $36 million subsequent 12 months — with a cap variety of $51.89 million. It’s extremely unlikely he’ll be again after 2025.
So if the ship continues to sink, Hill turns into an asset that may be flipped into a draft decide.
For now, there are two groups to look at. First, the Chiefs. For apparent causes. Hill starred in Kansas City till his want for extra money (and maybe to not be within the shadow of Patrick Mahomes and/or Travis Kelce) sparked a trade. During his apology tour upfront of Super Bowl LIX, Hill admitted on PFT Live that he typically regrets leaving the Chiefs. And the Chiefs may use him, earlier than and after Rashee Rice returns from his six-game suspension.
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Second, the Steelers. There’s already chatter, within the aftermath of Sunday’s win over the Jets, that the all-in Steelers may go much more all-in by making a transfer for Hill.
Yes, Pittsburgh already has receiver DK Metcalf, who’s making $30 million per 12 months on a five-year deal. But the Steelers do not have a clear reduce No. 2. Hill could be 1b (if not, at instances, 1a) to Metcalf.
Why would not quarterback Aaron Rodgers need Hill? The stronger weapons that Rodgers has at his disposal, the higher his first 12 months in Pittsburgh will go.
And Rodgers would be capable of ship longer throws to Hill, who hasn’t had a 30-plus yard reception since Week 1 of last year.
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Also, between Rodgers and coach Mike Tomlin and different veteran leaders, the Steelers may doubtlessly handle Hill, who would seemingly be so thrilled to get to a contender that he’d be on his finest habits for not less than the remainder of the season.
Other groups might be . Last 12 months, Adams fetched a third-round decide for the Raiders. If Hill might be had for a three, and if the Dolphins understand earlier than the Tuesday after Week 9 that it isn’t within the playing cards for them in 2025, Hill may change into a key acquisition for a workforce that desires to cap the season with a neutral-site recreation in Santa Clara.