The Miami Dolphins faced an unexpected season in 2024. Tua Tagovailoa dealt with injuries while Tyreek Hill registered his first sub-1,000-yard season since 2019, and the team ended their season on a tough note, leading to inevitable frustration. But instead of brushing it off, Hill did something unexpected—he took a hard look in the mirror & took to social media to own up to his shortcomings. “I will never play like that again,” he admitted. The next, he was sitting down and offering an unfiltered assessment of what went wrong, from missed practice reps to lost rhythm with Tua.

After a tough 32-29 loss to the Bills, Hill took to Twitter, holding himself accountable: “I will never play like that again… bad performance from myself last night. I’ll be better.” But as the season unraveled, so did Miami’s playoff hopes, ending in a season-crushing loss to the Jets. Frustration boiled over, and in the heat of the moment, Hill made a blunt statement: “I’m out, bro. It was great playing here, but at the end of the day, I gotta do what’s best for my career.”

The comment immediately sparked speculation—was Hill really considering leaving Miami, or was this just raw emotion? His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, stepped in to clarify that Hill remains committed to the Dolphins, while head coach Mike McDaniel reassured everyone that conversations would be had. Now, Hill has walked it back, taking ownership of his words and apologizing for how they came across.

Later, Hill owned up to his role, saying, “I blame myself,” as he explained that fewer practice reps—thanks to veteran rest and injuries—led to dropped passes and lost rhythm with Tua. He added, “You know, Tua, he’s my guy. Always will be my guy no matter what, man. Like and I’m sure, like, he understands my frustration,” softening the blow with honesty.

He added, “This is my public apology to you too. I love you, bro. But take it.” Then he declared, “I bust my tail. I show up to meetings on time, and I do what I gotta do, bro.”

Now, with rumors swirling that Hill might be eyeing a move to Dallas (because, of course, the Cowboys are in the mix), the question is: Was this apology a sign of loyalty or just a farewell gift? Head coach Mike McDaniel doesn’t seem too worried just yet, but we all know how this league works—loyalty lasts about as long as a rookie contract. For now, all we can do is wait.

Where it all went wrong

You see, on paper, the numbers weren’t terrible—but for two guys expected to light up the league? Disappointing. Tua, in 11 games, put up 2,867 yards, 19 TDs, and 7 INTs. Not exactly MVP stuff, but considering the injuries, it wasn’t a total disaster. A 101.4 passer rating isn’t something you just toss aside, either.  As for Hill, the man who once had secondaries shaking in their cleats? He still put up 81 receptions, 959 yards (first time under 1,000 since 2019), and 6 TDs. Solid for a WR2. The problem is, he’s WR1. The guy who calls himself “Cheetah” isn’t supposed to post numbers that scream house cat.

But it wasn’t just about stats. It was about what could’ve been. Tua’s accuracy combined with Hill’s speed? Should’ve been a match made in football heaven. But when your top WR is missing practices, timing gets thrown off. When your QB is battling injuries, consistency disappears. And when both things happen at once? You get a season like this one—flashes of brilliance but too many missed opportunities.

Hill knows this, and so does Tua. He later remarked, “Like, we all wanna win. Tua, he’s he’s another competitor. He’s he’s a he– of a competitor. A lot of people don’t know that. He’s a winner,” proving loyalty runs deep. Hill continued, “He’s consistent. So I’m looking forward to, you know, just us continuing to build our relationship, man, even more.”

Will Hill and Tua bounce back and prove they can dominate? Or will this apology be the last meaningful connection they share? Either way, one thing’s for sure—if they don’t figure it out soon, someone’s gonna be left holding the bag. And in the NFL, that’s never a good look.