NFL analyst issues strong take to teams targeting Dolphins' Tyreek Hill

The Miami Dolphins started the 2025 NFL season with a disappointing 33-8 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on September 7 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones dominated Miami’s defense in the lopsided contest.

Miami’s offense had trouble getting going, as Tua Tagovailoa completed 14 of 23 passes for 114 yards, passing for one touchdown and two interceptions. Tyreek Hill led the receiving corps with four catches for 40 yards.

If Week 1 is an indication of what's to come for the Dolphins, the front office would be well served to trade him. Nonetheless, the question is, what team will take the player?

CBS Sports NFL analyst Ran Carthon issued a warning to teams considering a trade for Hill, noting that the wide receiver has shown discontent in multiple stops.

"I think the problem that you're going to have is who's going to take on this contract?" Carthon said on "CBS Sports HQ." "Who's going to take on the contract, and who's going to give the Dolphins the compensation that they will require to move Tyreek? Here's what I want to say about Tyreek Hill and his displeasure in Miami.

"Tyreek Hill was also unhappy in Kansas City, and they were winning championships and had the makings of a team that became a dynasty, and he was unhappy there. He comes to Miami, and he got what he coveted it, which was a big extension, and at one point was the highest paid player at his position, and then now you're unhappy again.

Carthon continued that in both of Hill's NFL stops, he has been the common factor in his unhappiness, and whether the team is winning or losing doesn’t seem to make a difference.

"So it doesn't matter where you send him or whatever the case may be, Tyreek is just going to be unhappy because in both of those situations, he's the common denominator," Carthon added. "So this is more of a Tyreek Hill problem than I think a Miami Dolphins."

Top 4 observations for Denver Broncos in Week 1 that are not overreactions

After struggling with the Tennessee Titans in Week 1, is the sky falling in the Mile High City? There is a very simple answer to this, and it's a resounding no.

The Denver Broncos were able to defeat the Tennessee Titans 20-12 on Sunday to win their first season-opening game since 2021. But many fans in Broncos Country and those around the country are already panicking and talking about this team being overrated.

Following the game, there were many fans concerned over the team's play and many doubters making fun of those who picked the Broncos to win get as far as the Super Bowl this year.

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And there were thousands more just like that.

For those who don't believe in the team, that will continue all season. But for those in Broncos Country who might need a little reassurance, just remember, the glass can be half full, too. With that said, here are four real observations from this game that are not overreactions.

Denver Broncos Week 1 Observations

Bo Nix is putting too much trust in his arm

Bo Nix played what was probably his worst game for the Broncos on Sunday and that was highlighted by some uncharacteristic mistakes. He threw two terrible interceptions, the kind you saw him avoid as a rookie, and that is a concern.

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— Denver Sports 104.3 (@DenSports1043) September 9, 2025

But these are things that Nix, who is a total student of the game, will see this in film study and make the appropriate corrections. He was trying to do too much. He didn't take what the defense gave him and he got away from what makes him great. But, by no means, was this performance reason to believe that he is suddenly a bad quarterback.

Sean Payton needs to be better at calling plays

This is what Sean Payton is known for; it's what has made him one of the more respected offensive minds of his generation. But some of his play calls in this game were head scratchers, at best.

Calling a deep shot to Marvin Mims on 4th-and-8 from the Titans' 36-yard line with 1:05 left to play was just bad football, and kept the door open for the upset. He also needs to lean more heavily on his rushing attack starting in Week 2 against the Colts.

The defense is as advertised

The Broncos' defense was touted as being one of the best in the NFL and there was nothing that took place in this game that might change that. The Broncos have elite players all over the defense and are going to be able to win a lot of games because of it.

With the likes of Pat Surtain II, Nik Bonitto and Talanoa Hufanga out there, guys like Justin Strnad and Jonah Elliss stepped up their level of play. This is a good unit with a chance to be great.

The sky is not falling in Denver

How could it be after just one game? A game, by the way, that the Broncos won! Sure, they struggled a bit with a bad Titans team, but Week 1 is historically a weird week in the NFL. This is hardly the game to jump off the bandwagon for.

It was sloppy, but that will get cleaned up. The NFL is a league where wins are hard to come by and you don't get anything extra for style points. The Broncos will be just fine.

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