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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill talks a good game — now he has to live it
MIAMI GARDENS — Tyreek Hill says he has changed. We know physically, he has, because it's a slimmed-down version of Tyreek Hill who is participating in the Miami Dolphins' offseason program. Again, though, that's physically. Now comes the harder part. The part about continuing to do the right thing, not just some of the time or most of the time, but all the time. About living up to the commitment he says he has to his teammates and coaches. Advertisement About making headlines for touchdowns, not showdowns with authorities. About being the player the Dolphins are paying him millions to be. Because, let's face it, the odds of the Dolphins doing anything in 2025 without Hill onboard are close to nil. MORE FROM OTAS: Bradley Chubb feels at least 90 percent in return The good news is that for much of his time with the Dolphins, Hill has been that player. To see him in practice is to know you're watching a future Hall of Famer who knows one speed (full), even in a soon-to-be-forgotten, blistering May workout. That's what made his checking-out drama in last season's finale shocking. Advertisement And Hill knows it. 'Every day I'm trying to prove myself as one of those guys that this team can depend on in crucial moments,' he said. 'I'm going to stand on that.' Surgery, attending church among Tyreek Hill's changes To that end, Hill said he has made changes. The first major step was undergoing surgery on his right wrist after the season, although he admitted his left wrist also gave him discomfort last year. 'At first I was nervous, but I'm actually glad I did it,' said Hill, who is still wearing a wrap on his right wrist. There's more. MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins warms up prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by) 'Well, for one, (expletive),' he said. 'I'm going to church more and I'm doing therapy more.' Advertisement He has always been a workout warrior but says he has stepped up that part of his life. 'I've been training a lot, man,' he said. 'I'm 183. When I first got to Miami, I was 197. I feel like I'm back to my original playing weight when I was back in Kansas City. Recent years, obviously I can run — run with anybody. But I think having that endurance, having that ability to, like, not get tired on third downs, is very important. So I wanted to, like, slim down and actually lose body fat. So I've committed myself to eating right, training hard every day and just drinking more water.' That led to the obvious question about his long-chirped-about match race with Olympic champion Noah Lyles. Hill said he has a race coming up June 13 in Los Angeles against 'just some random guys.' He's predicting he'll run the 100 meters in 10.0 seconds. 'I'm trying for the Olympics,' he said. 'I don't mean flag football.' Advertisement Take from that what you will. Coach Mike McDaniel's reaction when asked about Hill's alleged race against Lyles? 'Huh?' McDaniel said. Hill hopes to prove he's worthy of captaincy Hill's Olympic future, if there is one, has a few years to play out. On more immediate matters is his day job. Hill has been a captain on the Dolphins. McDaniel said he would be 'pumped' if Hill again is voted a captain by teammates, because it would show he'd earned it. Hill hopes to earn it. 'The OTAs, training camp, I've got to prove myself,' he said. 'I've got to show up different. The mindset's got to be different. So I don't feel like I 'deserve' it and if I didn't get it, I wouldn't dwell on it. I wouldn't sweat it, you know what I'm saying? Because I put myself in that position.' Advertisement Edge rusher Bradley Chubb praised Hill for taking the right steps thus far. 'Just being around every day, leading the young guys,' Chubb said. 'Just being that guy that we know he can be — that vocal leader that's finishing first in all the drills when we're doing Phase 1 and Phase 2, showing that speed. And it's easy to sit in the back when you're a guy of that caliber, be like, 'I don't gotta go to OTAs, I don't have to do that.' But to be here each and every day, working as hard as everybody else, even harder sometimes, it is one of those things that you commend and respect.' The flip side are the issues Hill has had keeping his name out of the news for reasons outside of football. It started on opening day last season with a run-in with Metro-Dade police, although in the end, Hill was partially exonerated. It continued more recently when authorities responded to a domestic call at his residence. EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 05: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins in a team huddle before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on January 05, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by) 'It's tough, going through what I've been through,' he said. 'Or just calling a spade a spade, a divorce or whatever. It's tough, man, but at the same time, I've got to understand, like, what I'm trying to accomplish and what this team is trying to accomplish because I want to be part of something special. I want to be able to win a playoff game.' Advertisement That's the goal. How to get there? 'My job is just to be a great father to all of my kids and be the best player I can be and be the best leader I can be for these guys in this locker room,' he said. It's good that he readily acknowledges that. Now, he has to live it. Miami Dolphins TE coach Jon Embree is blunt on Julian Hill (and everyone else) | Habib Miami Dolphins' Mike McDaniel offers updates on Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips, Tyreek Hill This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill slimmer, wants to prove he's worth big money
USA Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles Projected 2025 Depth Chart: Quarterback
Eagles Projected 2025 Depth Chart: Quarterback Predicting which Eagles' QBs will make the final 53-man roster JALEN TO DEVONTA DEEP TOUCHDOWN! 📺: #SBLIX on FOX 📱: Tubi + NFL app — NFL (@NFL) February 10, 2025 With the NFL Draft and initial waves of free agency behind us, we can begin to break down the roster. The Eagles kick off OTAS in ten days, so now is a good time to predict the depth chart before position battles get underway. Today, we will start with the quarterback. QB1, Jalen Hurts Hurts is entering his sixth season with Philadelphia, fresh off winning a championship and taking home Super Bowl MVP. Last season, he set career-highs in completion percentage (68.7) and passer rating (103.7) while continuing to be dynamic with his legs. Hurts has a 46-20 record as a starter, winning 70% of his games despite having a new playcaller every season. You can rank NFL quarterbacks however you choose, but Hurts must be included when discussing the top-five names. QB2, Tanner McKee The Eagles traded last year's backup, Kenny Pickett, to the Cleveland Browns in March, effectively making Tanner McKee the QB2. McKee should've been the backup last year, but Philadelphia opted for experience, and Pickett delivered when Hurts got injured late in the season. The former sixth-round pick out of Stanford has impressed when given the opportunity, so much so that teams inquired about his availability this offseason. He went 3/4 passing for 54 yards and two touchdowns in relief duty vs. Dallas, becoming the first player in the NFL Draft era to have multiple TD passes in his NFL debut while attempting five or fewer passes. McKee threw for 269 yards and two more scores the following week in his first career start against the Giants. Although the NFL is moving away from traditional pocket passers, McKee's poise and accuracy make him a promising player who can win games when needed. GO BACK TO AJ BROWN. Great throw by Tanner McKee. 📺: #DALvsPHI on FOX 📱: — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024 QB3, Kyle McCord Eagles GM Howie Roseman typically favors his draft picks over reclamation projects. In exchange for Kenny Pickett, Philadelphia received QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson to potentially battle for the third QB spot. The Eagles also selected Syracuse QB Kyle McCord in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. After one year as a starter at Ohio State, McCord led the FBS with an ACC-record 4,779 passing yards. He grew up in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, and idolized Donovan McNabb, often watching his games at Lincoln Financial Field. While Thompson wasn't drafted into an ideal situation, he's thrown ten interceptions to just one touchdown in his career. DTR's athleticism may be a better fit stylistically, but McCord is more talented. Practice Squad: Dorian Thompson-Robinson
