After Hunter failed to produce a breakout season last year, coach Ken Whisenhunt knows how important this season is.

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“At some point, you either get it or you won’t be in this league anymore. That’s the natural order of the NFL,” Whisenhunt said, via the Tennessean.

Hunter is healthy now after a lacerated spleen cut his 2014 season short. The coach’s words are strong, but even Hunter realizes he must improve to prove his worth.

“I’ve got to get it going,” Hunter said. “Going into my third year, I’ve got to improve. I can’t falter in any part of my game.”

The good news is early indications for Hunter this season seem positive, and the 24-year-old has reportedly performed well in OTAs this spring.