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Chiefs' rookie maturing into primetime player

Posted at 10:39 AM, Oct 24, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-24 11:39:23-04

This week at practice, Alex Smith made it known. If the Chiefs were going to be successful, they would have to play a complete game.

Tyreek Hill has been a big part of the team’s recent success, and the rookie is growing into a dangerous weapon for this offense.

"I commend him for his professionalism," said Chiefs' running back Spencer Ware. "With taking in everything from those packages and stuff like that, it's tough on a rookie. I know myself from playing two positions coming into the NFL, but he's doing a very good job and I'm excited to see more from him.  He's helped us out a lot this year."
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Hill's 38-yard, one-handed touchdown catch from Alex Smith in the second quarter, impressed everyone who saw it.  Except for Hill, who considers it just another day at the office.

"Man chemistry I guess,” said the rookie out of West Alabama.  "Alex and I just work on it before and after practice. It wasn't no surprise to anyone on this team they already knew so, like I said I gotta make the play when my number is called."
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Tight end Travis Kelce nearly knocked Hill over after an exaggerated chest bump during Hill's post touchdown celebration.

"I was on the other side wide open and saw him make that crazy catch in the end zone,” said Kelce. "I'm just like dang, dang straight man, alright little guy."

In his rookie campaign, Hill has 13 catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns. He's also a huge addition to the Chiefs' special teams unit. As he gets more and more comfortable in the scheme, Hill has the potential to become one of the very best in the game.

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