Why Tyreek Hill poses the "exceptionally different" challenge to defending patriots | Patriots of New England

FOXBORO, Mass. – The last time the Kansas City Chiefs visited Gillette Stadium, Tyreek Hill had one of the best games of his career in the NFL.

This Sunday, the ultra-fast wide receiver will be back in town for the second round.

Hill, who caught seven passes on eight goals for 133 yards and a 75-yard touchdown in the 42-22 win over Kansas City over New England last September, was just as dangerous in 2018. He was a Phenomenal quarterback, Patrick Mahomes' main threat to the field of play, with nine more than 20-yard passes (tied for second in the NFL) and five more than 30, including a 58-yard score.

Asked about how a team preparing to face the Chiefs imitates Hill – whose speed in less than 4.2 seconds had initially made him an All Pro return player, before he got a better foothold in the Andy Reid's offense – on the training ground, Duron Harmon, Patriots' security, replied: "You do not do."

"You do not do it," Harmon continued. "He's the fastest guy in the NFL. You see a lot of people, they run 4.2, 4.3 (-second 40), but that hardly translates into the football field. All his speed is reflected on the football field, that's what makes it so unique. You are simply trying to get the best look for your teams.

"We have good guys who give us that look. We have fast guys on the team. But we know that the speed he will bring to the game on Sunday night will be completely different. "

Harmon has played against many talented players since entering the NFL in 2013, but in his mind, Hill is "exceptionally different."

"He's in a different realm all by himself, man," said Harmon. "He's so good as a player."

In addition to his impressive receiving statistics (27 catches, 425 yards, three touchdowns), Hill has also won seven transfers in five games and has a 91-yard touchdown. The Patriots' half-corner coach, Josh Boyer, has termed it "extreme talent".

"He's very capable of making big games at any point in the game, whether it's in the race or the way," said Boyer. "He runs all the routes, be it intermediate, deep or short, and he can take the short and intermediate routes, break a tackle and leave. So his speed is certainly something you need to be aware of, and it will take more than one man to stop Hill and stop the whole offensive in general. "

We do not know how the Patriots will choose to defend Hill, that leaders line up in different places depending on the formation. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore, involved in a cover breakup that led to Hill's long touchdown last season and likely to join him on at least a few shots on Sunday, also praised the versatility of the punt, although his praise was unmatched. Have not been so eloquent. Harmon & # 39; s.

"He's fast," said Gilmore. "Probably the speed of the elite. Everybody knows it. But you still have to play a good technique. The coaches have a good game plan for us, so I can not wait to see him. "

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