After being traded by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022, Tyreek Hill put together a career-campaign with the Miami Dolphins, accumulating over 1,700 receiving yards plus eight total touchdowns. His lone playoff outing added another 74 scrimmage yards, which put him over 1,800 scrimmage yards on the season combined.
It was a downright impressive performance by Hill, who went from an MVP quarterback in Patrick Mahomes II to a mess of backup signal-callers after Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion issues a year ago. Despite this accomplishment, the dynamic playmaker appears motivated to take his game to a whole new level in 2023 after a cryptic tweet on April 26.
2k on my mind
“2k on my mind,” Hill voiced on the social media app, hinting at the pursuit of a 2,000-yard season with the Dolphins in year two.
2,000 Yards Has Never Been Done by a WR During the Regular Season Alone
Although Los Angeles Rams superstar Cooper Kupp was able to break the 2,000-yard mark during LAR’s Super Bowl run from 2021-22, no wideout has ever surpassed 2K receiving yards in a lone regular season.
Former Detroit Lions legend Calvin Johnson came the closest — with Kupp’s 2021 campaign just behind him at 1,947 yards — reaching 1,964 yards in 2012 according to Pro Football Reference. Hill’s 2022 output ranks 11th on that list after a plethora of famous WRs like Julio Jones, Jerry Rice, Antonio Brown, Justin Jefferson, Isaac Bruce, Charley Hennigan, Michael Thomas and Marvin Harrison.
Being named within a group like that is an accomplishment in itself, but Hill appears to have his sights set on something greater. It’s one thing to dream of 2,000 yards, however, and another thing to actually do it.
If you combine the regular season and the postseason, Kupp went for 2,425 yards through the air in 2021-22 — a truly spectacular feat.
Dolphins & Chiefs Fans React to Tyreek Hill’s ‘2k’ Tweet
Many Dolphins fans rushed to comment on this tweet from Hill, as you’d expect, but some were less concerned about the wide receiver’s yardage total.
“U da mane man but fam as a 🐬 can u put SB [Super Bowl] on yo mind 😅😂🤣 love bra keep being great!” One fan wrote back.
Another echoed that team-first mentality, replying: “Ours too !!! I think goal should be the TD record in a season. That would contribute to more wins.”
Others were just happy with the confidence. One proclaimed: “2k szn coming soon! 👀🐆✌🏼” Similarly, another supported Hill by stating: “If Tua stays healthy, you’ll get it easy.”
“We counting on you @cheetah,” another Miami fan said. “This fanbase loves and appreciate you. Can’t wait to see you and [Jaylen] Waddle destroy defenses.”
Of course, Chiefs Kingdom was less supportive. One KC fan simply posted this photo of Mahomes and Travis Kelce at the 2023 Super Bowl parade in response.
Patrick Mahomes & George Karlaftis Drive Hype Train Ahead of the NFL Draft in Kansas City
The NFL Draft is finally here, beginning tonight on April 27 in Kansas City. To help drive that home, both Mahomes and second-year defensive end George Karlaftis III tweeted out messages to the fanbase.
Draft day KC!!! Let’s goo! #ChiefsKingdom
“Draft day KC!!! Let’s goo! #ChiefsKingdom,” hyped the Chiefs QB1, while Karlaftis had a longer video clip for Arrowhead faithful via Chiefs Twitter.
“What’s up everybody? This is Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis,” he began. “Just wanted to say with the draft being this year in Kansas City, you already know we’re going [to] show out. I remember last year, being at the draft, shaking the commissioner’s hand, being there with my family, just an unforgettable experience that I’ll remember for the rest of my life. I’m super excited to welcome by new teammate and make another run at the Super Bowl. Go Chiefs!”
KC currently holds the No. 31 overall pick in round one of the 2023 NFL Draft.
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Ex-Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill Hints at Pursuit of NFL Record in Cryptic Tweet