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The upgraded the wide receiver position in a major Jake Furlong Jersey way this offseason, giving new quarterback all the pa s-catching options he needs to succeed in year one with his new franchise. T.Y. Hilton, who mi sed more than two games in a season for the first time in his career thanks to a leg quad strain and calf tear, finally has complementary help for the first time since taking over the No. 1 wide receiver role.Hilton also averaged just 50.1 yards per game last season, the lowest in his career, wondering if he's still equipped to be one of the best wide receivers in the game. Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni eliminated those doubts."I expect a great bounce back from a year he had a lot of injuries," Sirianni said, . "I expect the 2018 version of him. If T.Y. stays healthy, there's no doubt that's what we'll see. He's still the main piece of this offense. T.Y. Hilton is who this pa s offense runs through."The Colts added in the second round of the draft, giving Hilton another threat on the outside to free him down the field. , who led the Colts with 607 yards and five touchdowns last season, will also be in the mix. 2019 second-round pick , who played just seven games in his rookie season, is also expected to contribute in the slot. remains on the roster as deep threat, a value field stretcher that provides depth on a suddenly talented group.Hilton will be challenged for snaps for the first time in years, but he still is the most talented wideout on the roster. A four-time Pro Bowler, Hilton led the NFL with 1,448 yards in 2016 and has recorded five 1,000-yard receiving seasons. He has 8,598 receiving yards and 45 touchdowns in eight seasons, averaging 15.6 yards per catch -- which is eighth in the NFL (min. 200 catches). Beck Warm Jersey |
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