The Facts: It's Week 2 of OTAs at Colts headquarters, and after just a few snaps of any given period – red zone, two-minute, 7-on-7 – it becomes obvious that Hilton looks in midseason form. Moments after saying he would prefer not to hype anyone's performance this early to avoid the potential for complacency, coach Chuck Pagano proceeded to sing the praises of his No. 1 receiver. "T.Y. is having as good an offseason as anybody, probably better than anybody," Pagano said Tuesday. "…I've never seen this guy practice as fast as he's practicing right now. … He's done it day in and day out."
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According to Star staffer Stephen Holder, that's no embellishment. Hilton has caught just about everything thrown his way – over the middle, on the sideline, falling out of the end zone. On those occasions when he’s matched up against No. 1 cornerback Vontae Davis, Hilton seems to have won more of those battles than he’s lost. Holder asked Hilton what gives. The WR offered a simple explanation. “I’m more motivated, more hungry,” he said. “I’m just ready to go, man. After watching the playoffs last year and not being in there, I’m just ready to get back to that point and continue to lead this team.” Make no mistake: There’s a focus and seriousness emanating from Hilton that makes his words eminently believable.