Kenny Stills was considered by many to be a breakout candidate for 2018 after he caught 58 passes for 847 yards a year ago, but the Dolphins receiver has two or fewer catches in the past six games in which he has played. He made it clear on Thursday that he is not happy about that.
Stills told reporters he has been consistently open but simply is not getting the ball. He admitted he is getting frustrated with his suddenly reduced role in the passing game.
Kenny Stills: "I couldn't tell you exactly why I'm not getting more targets. I can tell you I'm getting open."
"There are other guys open on plays, too, that aren't getting hit."
"I can't throw the ball to myself."
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) November 29, 2018
Kenny Stills says it's frustrating and he's not the only one:
"We all get frustrated but I'm a team guy, always have been."
Whatever we got to do to win."Dolphins have lost 4 of last 5. Maybe throw No. 10 the ball more?
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) November 29, 2018
Stills was one of Ryan Tannehill’s favorite targets last season, so the fact that the quarterback was out for more than a month with a shoulder injury probably played a role in Stills not seeing as many balls. However, he had just one catch for six yards in last week’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Suddenly 5-6, the Dolphins desperately need Tannehill to help get them back on track. Perhaps getting Stills more involved in the passing game is a good place to start.
