Kansas City Chiefs need to give Tyreek Hill a raise

The Kansas City Chiefs have gotten a lot of production out of wide receiver Tyreek Hill. It’s time to reward the Chiefs number one receiving threat with a contract extension.

Tyreek Hill, All-Pro wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, had an incredible season in 2018. Aside from being nearly impossible to catch, and earning himself multiple awards, Hill also broke several personal and franchise records.

The Cheetah is well-known for his speed, but its his ability to dodge oncoming defenders is what sets him apart and makes him dangerous. There has been a lot of talk, even since the beginning of the season, that because of his skill set, Tyreek could be getting a huge raise at the end of his contract and quite honestly, it’s about time.

Per Spotrac,

"In 2016, Tyreek Hill signed a 4 year, $2,586,220 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including a $70,000 signing bonus, $100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $646,555."

Hill has scored a career record of 25 touchdowns with 12 of those coming in the 2018 regular season. Along with special teams touchdowns, Hill’s uncanny ability to build up his momentum, and move down the field is homogeneous with Bo Jackson in the Tecmo Bowl, and he is nearly as unstoppable.

In the 2018 season opener, Hill successfully ran back a 91 yard touchdown from a punt return against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Plays like this are awesome to watch in-game, but going back to watch the film, you see the sheer speed and agility that Hill has developed since his he was drafted by the Chiefs in the fifth round, 165th overall.

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Hill has rushed over 1,000 yards on punt returns, and scored four touchdowns over the last three seasons. His ability to work the field as a receiver puts him on the radar of ever team that has to face the Kansas City Chiefs, especially while they’re watching Hill sprint out of the backfield.

Tyreek Hill has always been a crowd favorite in Kansas City, and with one year left in his rookie contract, goes into 2019 in a position to make himself one of the highest paid wide receiver in the league. After his performance in last season, there is no doubt that he will be drawing even more interest than before.

He is scheduled to hit the free agency in 2020, after the conclusion of the upcoming 2019 season. Hill has massive talent, and I am sure will be made several high offers. Barring anything scandalous, I see no reason that the Kansas City Chiefs would not re-sign Hill, possibly with a franchise tag before his contract is up.

Going into the upcoming offseason, and all the fun restructuring and trading that comes along with it, the Chiefs have their work cut out for them. Defensive pieces have already begun to shift on all levels.

The offensive powerhouse that Andy Reid has built around his all-star centerpiece, Patrick Mahomes, is intimidating. Hill has played a huge part of that offense last season, being one of Mahomes main go-to receivers for deep passes, and of course the infamous fourth and nine play.

The future of the Kansas City Chiefs offense is bright. The skilled position trio they have with Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Hill, the team will be more than capable of having another run at the Super Bowl next season, especially with the new face of the defensive coaching staff.

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