Dolphins' Tyreek Hill Calls To Bench De'Von Achane On Third Down

The Miami Dolphins struggled significantly on third downs in the 2024 NFL season, ranking near the bottom of the league with a 36.3% conversion rate. Star wide receiver Tyreek Hill bluntly suggested that the team should remove running back De'Von Achane from third-down short-yardage situations, arguing that Achane lacks the power needed for those plays despite his speed and agility. Hill recommended using bigger backs like Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon, who have shown better success in converting short-yardage attempts. Achane, who accumulated 1,499 yards from scrimmage in 2024, converted just 44.1% of his short-yardage opportunities, while Wright converted 2 of 3 such attempts, supporting Hill's assessment. Hill also acknowledged his own need to improve his third-down performance to better support the offense. This candid critique reflects ongoing efforts by the Dolphins to adjust their personnel and improve offensive efficiency in critical situations for the 2025 season.