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Tyreek Hill had a simple explanation as to why he wanted to be traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Miami Dolphins instead of the New York Jets.
The star wide receiver reportedly had the option to where he was going to be traded. Back in March, he told reporters he was always going to "pick Miami no matter what."
With the Dolphins getting ready to play the Jets in their Week 5 matchup, Hill again talked about the decision to join Miami over New York. His reasoning was a bit more understanding.
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Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill, #10, makes a catch against Cincinnati Bengals' Chidobe Awuzie, #22, during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean / AP Newsroom)
"It was very close to happening, but it was just those state taxes, man," Hill said. "I realized I had to make a grown-up decision and here I am in a great city in Miami. It’s great weather. Great people. Beautiful people. Here I am."
According to the Tax Foundation, Florida does not have state individual income tax. That is a good thing for Hill, as he signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension when he joined the Dolphins.
New Jersey, where Hill would have played if he chose the Jets, has a 10.75% individual income tax rate. Missouri only had 5.4%.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, #10, during the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 25, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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Hill and the Dolphins will miss Tua Tagovailoa as he recovers from a concussion suffered against the Cincinnati Bengals. Teddy Bridgewater will likely be the starter.
"If you go back and watch the clips, me and Teddy have some little highlights in there on Dolphins Twitter. I feel like he’s just a veteran guy – having that connection and being able to have some conversations about ball. Teddy understands my play style and I understand where he wants me to be at on the field," Hill said of his relationship with Bridgewater.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, #10, carries the ball during the game against the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 29, 2022, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. (Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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"That’s how we connected deep down the field against the Bengals. Just me and him on the same page. Him telling me, ‘Hey ‘Reek, if we get a certain coverage, I need you on this side of the hash. I need you here.’ And stuff like that. So just us being able to recognize things together and being on the same page. I try to have a good relationship with all of my quarterbacks."