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Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill is confident in his belief that he’s still the best wide receiver in the NFL following a recent flurry of trades involving Davante Adams and Amari Cooper.
“They’re still not the best receiver in the league, because I am and I stand on that,” Hill said on Wednesday, via Nick Shook of NFL.com.
Adams was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the New York Jets on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional 2025 third-round draft pick. On the same day, the Buffalo Bills acquired Cooper from the Cleveland Browns. The Bills received the star receiver and a 2025 sixth-round pick, sending out a 2025 third-round selection and a 2026 seventh-round pick.
While Hill feels that he’s the top player at his position, he complimented the moves made by Miami’s AFC East rivals.
“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,” Hill said, per Shook. “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.”
Hill’s coming off a terrific 2023 campaign, compiling a league-leading 1,799 receiving yards in 17 appearances. He also found the end zone 13 times, finishing No. 2 in Offensive Player of the Year voting.
The eight-time Pro Bowl receiver was off to another hot start in 2024, hauling in seven receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. His production has dipped since Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion the following game, though.
Hill hasn’t been as effective with Skylar Thompson and Tyler Huntley under center. From Week 3 through Week 5, he averaged just 44 receiving yards per game.
With Tagovailoa expected to return before the end of the 2024 season, the Dolphins may be able to bounce back from a 2-3 record.
Hill could also look like his former self with Miami’s Pro Bowl passer back on the field.
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