It appears that veteran quarterback Phillip Rivers already managed to make a connection with Indianapolis Colts’ receiving core despite only joining the franchise several months ago. He especially made a mark on T.Y. Hilton, who believes that Colts now have “a perfect match” on the WR-QB positions.

Speaking about his experiences with Rivers during training camp, Hilton told reporters that he and Rivers managed to gel immediately.

“We had a couple throwing sessions where we felt out one another. Right now, we’re just working hand in hand. He likes throwing to soft spots and I like finding the soft spots. In reality, we’re kind of like a perfect match,” said Hilton. “As long as he continues to do that, find the soft spots in the defense and he’s able to get it to me, get it into my hands and let me work, the sky is the limit for us.”

Hilton had a career-bad year in 2019, managing to get only 45 receptions for 501 yards as he struggled with injuries. But the 30-year-old expects a bounce-back campaign this season and hopes early connection with Rivers will help him achieve that.

“We are still getting better, we’re still working,” he added. “The more you get it in my hands, the more I get it—I’m able to work. That’s the one thing we’ve learned about each other.”

T.Y. Hilton has been a consistent performer for Colts ever since he entered the league in 2012 as a third-round pick. He racked up 1,000+ yards and 5+ touchdowns in five seasons while earning four Pro Bowl nods.

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Indianapolis Colts’ veteran wide receiver T.Y. Hilton doesn’t seem interested in testing the free agency next year. In a recent chat with The Athletic, the four-time Pro Bowler said that he would like to spend the rest of his career with the Colts.

Hilton is entering the 2020 NFL season with an expiring contract, which will pay him $14.5 million. And while he and Colts still didn’t engage in proper talks about the extension, the 30-year-old is hopeful he will stay in Indianapolis.

“I want to be a Colt for life, but it takes two sides to get it done,” Hilton told The Athletic’s Zak Keefer.

Indianapolis Colts showed interest in keeping T.Y. Hilton around, but the player will most likely have to agree on a pay cut. Hilton’s current salary pays him like one of the wideouts in the league, but he hasn’t exactly produced on that level lately. He had his last Pro Bowl season back in 2017 while only managing to catch 50 passes for 501 yards and four touchdowns last season.

The most likely scenario will see Hilton and Colts agreeing to a long-term extension with a more modest value before the season starts. There is also a possibility that Hilton bets on himself in 2020, hoping for a productive season that would raise his price.

Since entering the league as Colts’ third-round pick in 2012, Hilton has 552 receptions for 8,598 yards and 45 TDs. He also added 45 receptions for 749 yards and three touchdowns in the postseason.

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It appears that veteran quarterback Phillip Rivers already managed to make a connection with Indianapolis Colts’ receiving core despite only joining the franchise several months ago. He especially made a mark on T.Y. Hilton, who believes that Colts now have “a perfect match” on the WR-QB positions.

Speaking about his experiences with Rivers during training camp, Hilton told reporters that he and Rivers managed to gel immediately.

“We had a couple throwing sessions where we felt out one another. Right now, we’re just working hand in hand. He likes throwing to soft spots and I like finding the soft spots. In reality, we’re kind of like a perfect match,” said Hilton. “As long as he continues to do that, find the soft spots in the defense and he’s able to get it to me, get it into my hands and let me work, the sky is the limit for us.”

Hilton had a career-bad year in 2019, managing to get only 45 receptions for 501 yards as he struggled with injuries. But the 30-year-old expects a bounce-back campaign this season and hopes early connection with Rivers will help him achieve that.

“We are still getting better, we’re still working,” he added. “The more you get it in my hands, the more I get it—I’m able to work. That’s the one thing we’ve learned about each other.”

T.Y. Hilton has been a consistent performer for Colts ever since he entered the league in 2012 as a third-round pick. He racked up 1,000+ yards and 5+ touchdowns in five seasons while earning four Pro Bowl nods.

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Indianapolis Colts’ veteran wide receiver T.Y. Hilton doesn’t seem interested in testing the free agency next year. In a recent chat with The Athletic, the four-time Pro Bowler said that he would like to spend the rest of his career with the Colts.

Hilton is entering the 2020 NFL season with an expiring contract, which will pay him $14.5 million. And while he and Colts still didn’t engage in proper talks about the extension, the 30-year-old is hopeful he will stay in Indianapolis.

“I want to be a Colt for life, but it takes two sides to get it done,” Hilton told The Athletic’s Zak Keefer.

Indianapolis Colts showed interest in keeping T.Y. Hilton around, but the player will most likely have to agree on a pay cut. Hilton’s current salary pays him like one of the wideouts in the league, but he hasn’t exactly produced on that level lately. He had his last Pro Bowl season back in 2017 while only managing to catch 50 passes for 501 yards and four touchdowns last season.

The most likely scenario will see Hilton and Colts agreeing to a long-term extension with a more modest value before the season starts. There is also a possibility that Hilton bets on himself in 2020, hoping for a productive season that would raise his price.

Since entering the league as Colts’ third-round pick in 2012, Hilton has 552 receptions for 8,598 yards and 45 TDs. He also added 45 receptions for 749 yards and three touchdowns in the postseason.

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