Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has begun catching passes again this offseason, signaling encouraging progress in his recovery and prompting questions about his return timeline. Head coach Mike McDaniel addressed these developments during a recent pause in team activities, emphasizing that Hill is making steady strides while following a careful plan.
Coach Mike McDaniel Highlights Balanced Progress and Patience
McDaniel explained that although Hill is eager to advance more quickly, the coaching staff is committed to a disciplined approach.
“He’s trying to get me to go against the process and shortchange when he’s supposed to catch footballs, but we’re being very diligent,”
McDaniel said. He added that Hill’s willingness to participate actively while still respecting the recovery schedule is a positive sign.
“He’s pitching to do more and more, which is good. He’s been active in the offseason program, all while not catching footballs. So yes, it was early in the process and he’s toeing the line in a healthy, good way of pushing that timetable of return sooner and sooner.”
— Mike McDaniel, Dolphins Head Coach
Additional NFL Insights: Running Games and Rookie Excitement
Meanwhile, former Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently criticized the Jets’ running game during a discussion with former NFL player and analyst Mark Schlereth. Schlereth recounted,
“Aaron and I had a conversation about when he was with the Jets was how abysmal their running game was and how schematically it made no sense. I started the conversation, and then Aaron went on for about a 25-minute diatribe on just their run game.”
— Mark Schlereth, Football Analyst
In New England, Patriots running backs coach Tony Dews expressed enthusiasm over the team‘s acquisition of rookie TreVeyon Henderson, whom he had previously recruited as a coach at West Virginia. Dews shared,
“It’s exciting. As assistant coaches, you evaluate the guys they give you to evaluate and you have an opinion on them. At the end of the day, we’re going to coach whoever they put in our room but certainly, he was a guy who had done some really good things in college and he fits some of the needs that we felt like we could address with our running back situation. I was very excited about it. I tried to recruit him back in high school – years ago when I was at West Virginia. He snubbed me. But it was good to be able to reconnect with him. Obviously, I’m very excited about him and what he might be able to do to help us going forward.”
— Tony Dews, Patriots Running Backs Coach
What Tyreek Hill’s Developments Mean for the Dolphins
Hill’s progress in catching during offseason workouts suggests the Dolphins’ star wide receiver could return to the field sooner than initially expected, which would significantly boost the team’s offensive capabilities. His measured but steady push to speed up recovery illustrates both personal determination and coaching staff caution. As the offseason continues, Hill’s improved catching ability will be crucial for Miami’s preparations leading into the season.
