The Miami Dolphins offense has hit a rough patch, stumbling to a 1-2 start despite boasting the electric Tyreek Hill.
Quarterback woes have clearly hampered their passing game, as evidenced by the recent Seattle matchup where Hill and Jaylen Waddle managed a mere seven catches for 66 yards combined.
It’s a far cry from what these dynamic receivers can do when firing on all cylinders.
Who’d have thought last year’s offensive juggernaut would be scraping the bottom of the league in scoring?
The contrast is stark, and Hill himself addressed it with reporters on Thursday.
He didn’t mince words about the team’s meager 33-point output this season, expressing clear frustration with the offense’s struggles.
“But I look at it like this: I’d rather us go through this adversity early, figure it out, and then begin to gain momentum toward the end,” Hill said, trying to find a silver lining.
“But now we have a chance to like, you know, start slow, and then now build up momentum up towards the end. We got a beautiful thing going right here, man.”
🎥 Tyreek Hill on the offensive struggles this season: “33 points – it sucks, right? It’s not fun being on the short stick of a bad offense… we got a lot of great guys on this team who’s willing to be a part of the solution.” (@MiamiDolphins) #GoFins pic.twitter.com/KKmMeJ21AC
— FinsXtra (@FinsXtra) September 26, 2024
Getting Hill back on track is crucial for Miami. His last two games have been his quietest since joining the Dolphins, with just 64 yards to show for it.
Since Week 2, he’s hauled in only six of 11 targets.
Moreover, Hill stressed the importance of teamwork, noting that he and Waddle are committed to supporting each other through this dry spell.
For playmakers of their caliber, not being able to light up the scoreboard is clearly frustrating.
To right the ship, Miami needs to rediscover its offensive rhythm, especially in the passing game.
This means finding ways to unleash their playmakers and ensuring better protection for whoever’s under center against the Titans on Monday.
If they can do that, there’s still time for the Dolphins to recapture last year’s offensive magic.
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