The Facts: Coming off two disappointing seasons, Hill is approaching training camp with a greater sense of urgency. As he said Friday after another strong practice, "Every day feels like it's my last day. That's how I have to play. Nothing is guaranteed in this league."
Diehards Line:
As ESPN.com's Rich Cimini understated, Hill is a perennial tease, tantalizing the coaches in training camp with his raw physical skills. Then comes the regular season, which means a big game against the Buffalo Bills (the only team he dominates), followed by a disappearing act and an injury -- or vice versa. He has only 45 catches and four touchdowns in two seasons. He has five dropped passes in 100 targets, according to ESPN Stats & Information -- not the kind of ratio that makes you look good. The organization is running out of patience, but it remains intrigued by Hill's potential -- that incredible size and his terrific speed. The question is, can he finally fulfill his potential? According to Cimini, Hill was fantastic Friday, burning CB Dee Milliner for two touchdowns, including a 60-yard strike from Geno Smith on a "go" route. Hill credited his fast start with being more comfortable in Marty Mornhinweg's offense. "It's that confidence that's building under his offense for the second year," Hill said. While nobody should get too excited about a few good training camp practices, Hill is a player worth watching based on physical attributes alone.