Chiefs' Tyreek Hill: Preparing for larger receiving role

Head coach Andy Reid wants Hill to be more involved in the offense as a receiver, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports. "We didn't use [Hill] a ton [in the backfield], because he's not a real big guy," said Reid. "The receiving part, we're going to focus on that and get him more reps in that area. But he can do that other part.

Hill enjoyed a tremendous rookie season in his role as a multi-purpose threat, compiling 12 touchdowns, 860 scrimmage yards and 976 return yards from 61 receptions (83 targets), 24 carries, 39 punt returns and 13 kickoff returns. While he still figures to contribute on special teams and occasionally out of the backfield, it sounds as if the Chiefs really want Hill to focus on the receiving aspect of his repertoire. He should have every opportunity to push Chris Conley for the No. 2 receiver role, which would allow for a large uptick from the 401 offensive snaps Hill logged last season.