Tyreek Hill on Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion: ‘Life is so precious’
Tyreek Hill has been enjoying a nice first season with the Miami Dolphins and through four games, he leads the league with 477 receiving yards.
Hill spoke to the media Monday afternoon and said that he is blessed to be in head coach Mike McDaniel’s scheme. Besides Hill’s elite play-making ability, there seemed to have been a strong connection between himself and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa that has led to this early success.
However, Tagovailoa’s concussion issuestimetable for his return, Hill said that he is in good hands.
“For real, I don’t think there’s ever a moment when Tua is down. I just saw him in the locker room a moment ago and he’s smiling from ear to ear,” Hill said. “We want Tua on the field but we also understand the magnitude of this situation. His health moving forward is very important to all of us because life is so precious.”
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Hill will be receiving passes from backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who played all of last Thursday night’s second half. The veteran finished with 193 passing yards, a touchdown and an interception.
Out of Hill’s 10 catches for 160 yards vs. the Bengals, Bridgewater was the quarterback for six receptions and 109 yards.