Marc Sessler previews camp for each AFC North squad.In Thursday's preseason opener, Patriots RB Jeremy Hill looked impressive, finishing with 11 carries for 51 yards and one touchdown. He had either 222 or 223 carries and at least nine touchdowns in each of his first three seasons in Cincinnati, but had managed just 3.6 yards per carry in 2015 and 3.8 in 2016, after rumbling for 5.2 (1,124 rushing yards) as a rookie second-round pick in 2014. Hill was taken down via a horse collar tackle prior to leaving the contest. Still, if he ends up emerging as the team's preferred option around the goal line, he could provide a degree of fantasy utility in TD-heavy formats.Hill is currently flying under the radar, with first-round draft pick Sony Michel looking like a dynamic addition to the New England offense. Marcas Grant guides you on what to watch for -- including a rookie QB aiming for a starting gig.After the Eagles eschewed running backs in the draft and re-signed Darren Sproles, the assumption was the 34-year-old would have a notable role.
Condition:--not specified. Sign in to check out Check out as guest . What is known is that Hill appeared to tweak his leg at practice Monday, so it's unclear what sort of workload awaits him Thursdays, if he is indeed deemed available by New England's coaching staff.Hill's 2017 campaign ended in November when he opted to have ankle surgery, finishing with 37 carries for 116 yards (3.1 average) without any touchdowns in seven games. Posts: 5,439 Threads: 667 Reputation: 15740 Joined:May 2015 Location: Greater Cincinnati- Northern Kentucky Mood: None #1. Jeremy Hill gained 25 yards on nine carries on Friday against the Panthers. He is among the league leaders in total TDs since his rookie year in 2014, and is still only 24 years old. Moreover, Rex Burkhead, James White, Mike Gillislee and Brandon Bolden are also on hand. Gregg Rosenthal eyes 14 veterans who appear to be on the roster bubble, including Doug Martin, Brandon Marshall and Donald Penn.Todd Gurley and Le'Veon Bell are in the rare breed of workhorse running backs. I'd put it at a ceiling of 5%. Where Hill fits into the team's deep backfield is that he provides a power element that could translate into a share of opportunities in short-yardage situations. The former Georgia star is expected to be back in time for the Week 1 clash with the Texans.When will Lamar Jackson take the reins for the Baltimore Ravens? On Tuesday, former Cincinnati Bengals and current New England Patriots running back Jeremy Hill spoke with the media at Gillette Stadium and discussed why he decided to join a crowded backfield. No, he is not an elite talent at the position like his rookie year stat line once suggested (1124 yds, 9 TDs, 5.1YPC), but he has still shown he is a tough runner, can hit holes and has a very good knack for the endzone. Here's what we learned from Sunday's games.Is the clock ticking on Joe Flacco in Baltimore? Cut Jeremy Hill.
I think he's definitely going to be on the roster.What percentage chance do you give of Jeremy hill not being on the bengals roster for 2017?People see a year-over-year decline to a team's running game and instinctively blame the RB. The names at the top won't surprise you but there are plenty of other things to talk about ... including who's his QB1.Week 1 of the preseason is underway with 12 matchups taking place Thursday night. Given the Patriots' tendency to go with game-plan/game-flow specific carry distribution, Hill's weekly production figures to vary. 2016 Absolute Red Zone Die Cut #17 Jeremy Hill. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Hill was diagnosed Monday with a torn ACL, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. His contract is favorable and this is his last year of that deal. 10-01-2017, 02:31 PM . Adding to your cart .