T.Y. Hilton could be back in Indy for an 11th season. According to NFL Network’s James Palmer (via Twitter), the Colts have had discussions with Hilton about returning for the 2022 campaign.
As Palmer cautions, the receiver hasn’t made up his mind about his future. However, GM Chris Ballard believes the wideout still has something left in the tank, and the front office has been in contact with the veteran over the past week. It sounds like a deal for Hilton could be partly contingent on what the Colts do at wide receiver during the early parts of the draft.
We heard last month that Hilton still intended to play next year. The 32-year-old is coming off a forgettable season, with injuries limited the four-time Pro Bowler to just 23 catches, 331 yards, and three touchdowns — all career lows. That’s a far cry from his best work, and it’s worth noting that Hilton hasn’t posted a 1,000-yard season since 2018.
At the moment, Michael Pittman Jr. is the only starting wideout set to return from the 2021 team. Of the remaining options, Parris Campbell has shown the most potential, but injuries have been an issue in each of his three seasons. While more targets are likely for Campbell and pass-catching back Nyheim Hines, the team could still add at the position. The free agent market still includes the likes of Hilton, but also Julio Jones, Jarvis Landry and Will Fuller. As for the draft, Indianapolis doesn’t own a first-round pick as a result of last year’s Carson Wentz trade. Their top selection is presently No. 42, which should still put them within range of some of the second- and third-tier receiver prospects in what is generally viewed as a deep class at the position.
Get Deebo by any means possible
Deebo might not even be on the market, and if he were, SF would presumably be able to get a first, which Indy doesn’t have to offer.
…this year
Whereas several of the most WR needy teams have two this year alone. I doubt Indy would win a bidding war.
Nope. Not interested in a package like what the dolphins paid. Wide outs are great but paying top dollar and crazy draft capital for a receiver is just nonsense.
Cana, I think it’s very situational. If you’re close, and you believe doing it pushes you into that next tier, it makes a ton of sense.
Now in Miami’s case, it’s a little puzzling. I don’t think any WR comes anywhere close to pushing them past the Bills.
For Indy though, in that division… I don’t know, I’d probably do it.
If the Colts are unable to resign HILTON for WR,
Other options DO Exist:
MARRIOTT, SHERATON, HYATT, RADISSON, RAMADA!
Julio