Could Hill have been paid off?

[Bengalzona]

I like a good conspiracy theory every now and then.

Could Hill have been paid off by, say, the mob to drop the ball in the event the Bengals were leading late in the 4th quarter?

(Please note the language here. I'm asking if he 'could have been', not asking 'was he paid off'. The former is just asking if you can imagine it happening while the latter question is asking if it did happen. I'm just wanting to know if you can picture it in your imagination. If you wish to expound upon the feasibility of it, please feel free. This is not meant to be an accusation, just an exercise in imagination.)