Tyreek Hill – October 15, 2023 (Postgame)
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Sunday, October 15, 2023
Postgame – Carolina
Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill
Q. Tell us about the celebration. You had that planned the whole way?
TYREEK HILL: No, it’s just one of those things that kind of happened. I saw the camera and I just took it from him and he didn’t want me to take it from him. So I just called my shot. I’m just hoping that I didn’t lock the phone and the video actually went through so I look forward to…
Q. It’s out there. It’s already out there. It stopped at half a flip.
TYREEK HILL: Oh, man, that’s very hurtful. I know the NFL is going to fine me for about, but it’s worth it, though, just being able to create memories I can look back on when I’m done playing is always something I think of each and every time I play this game. Every time I step on the field, I’m going to try to make it memorable.
Q. Every time you’re going to make it memorable and lose some dollars, man. When does it become not worth it for you?
TYREEK HILL: I just feel like to me, I’m having so much fun. My life isn’t about money. I never really played this game for money. I play this game for passion. Even before I had the money, I feel like our great God, he used to wake me up each and every day and give me drive to go out and do what I love to do. That’s football. I could care less about money. I know the money is going to come obviously if I continue to play the way I’ve been playing. Coach (McDaniel) is setting me up and stuff like that. It’ll come. You feel me? Not saying I don’t love money, but yeah, man, I’m just having fun, enjoying it.
Q. Through six games you have the NFL record for the most yards…
TYREEK HILL: Seriously? I don’t get caught up into any of that, but to be at the top of that list is something I’m always grateful for. I feel like to me, I feel like that’s what it’s all about, me being able to set the standard, not only for our receiving room, but it’s bigger than that to me. I’ve got kids, and I want them to just look at their father as like, hey, my father used to attack it every day. He used to work hard every day. That’s just the standard I’m trying to set for not only this team but for my legacy and my family and my kids.
Q. You guys really don’t lose at home. I think you’re like 15-2 now. What is it about playing in this building, why you guys are so successful at home?
TYREEK HILL: Just the 12th man factor, man. Our fans do a great job of bringing great energy to this stadium each and every game, win or lose, so that always helps. Yeah, our fans have been great. Just having the ability to stay at home and then just coming straight to the game always helps, too, though, not traveling on a plane, obviously, and doing all the extra stuff obviously helps. But I’ve definitely got to say, the 12th man is definitely a factor. It’s becoming a factor the more and more we win.
Q. I’m trying to get to the root of the IV issue. How fast did you get an IV after you went into the tunnel?
TYREEK HILL: I’m the Cheetah, baby. Everything happens fast with me. What’s crazy is I’m really sad about that play, and I know the team is going to give me a lot of crap for it, and they’re going to say I got ran down again. But as soon as I took a step, my calf was like, no, sir, time to go get an IV. It was crazy.
Q. You didn’t get an IV at halftime?
TYREEK HILL: Man, I got an IV at the beginning of the game, halftime, then I had to come in and get one for that, too, though. I had to at least have six bags today, which is crazy.
Q. Statistically you’re having the best season of your career. Do you feel like you’re playing the best football you’ve ever played?
TYREEK HILL: Yeah, yeah. Obviously the credit doesn’t only go to myself. Like we have such a tremendous team, and it’s so well-rounded that it gets me open with the offensive creativity that Mike draws up each and every week, him and Frank, they do a great job, and also having the playmakers around also plays into that. Obviously the offensive line is playing great ball up front, so that’s also a key, and then Tua (Tagovailoa). Like Tua, I just feel like the way he’s been playing over the past few weeks — well, ever since I’ve been here, he’s been lights out. All of that plays into me playing well. I know a lot of people will say, ‘Reek, it’s all because of you.’ It’s not, man. It’s really because I’m on a really good team.
Q. What do you think about getting the Eagles next on Sunday Night Football?
TYREEK HILL: I’m looking forward to it. Looking forward to playing against a really good team, Super Bowl runner-up, and it’s going to be fun. I think we definitely need a challenge like that. It’s going to be a real good challenge up front and on the back end because they’ve got two All-Pro corners. Obviously their d-line is real good. Looking forward to it. I love to compete, baby, so I only want to go against the best.
Q. Just to confirm, the guy in the back of the end zone, that’s not K-Fitz who you worked with previously?
TYREEK HILL: K-Fitz? Yeah, that’s my boy K-Fitz. Yeah, that was him.
Q. What was the team’s response on the sideline after going down 14-0 in the first quarter?
TYREEK HILL: You know what’s crazy, man? I’m not going to say that, but you know what, there was no pressure at all. I feel like last year obviously – I’m going to talk about last year. Going into games like this one whenever we was down 14-0, there was doubt, but it seemed like today was different. Everybody was calm. Everybody was relaxed because we understand how the game goes and how well we are prepared. You feel me? Our head coach, he has done a great job on preparing this team. Shoutout to him for just getting this team to that level, and it’s awesome to see. It’s awesome to play.
Q. What do you have to say about the naysayers that think this early run has been a cupcake schedule. We’re coming to the second half of the season right before the meat and potatoes. What do you have to say to those naysayers?
TYREEK HILL: Hey, we just let the outside people talk, man. It’s our job to obviously stay in our lane and play ball, and we wouldn’t be who we are today without the naysayers. We must be doing something right if they’re out there talking. And I’ve been saying this all season, get your popcorn ready, man. Get it ready.
