How important is a TE

[Clark W Griswold]

(01-30-2024, 08:49 PM)Chezaugie Wrote: All I know is the Bengals went to two Super Bowls in the 1980s using a TE-centric offense. Often times, two TEs. Heck, Dan Ross recorded a Super Bowl record for a TE. Kenny Anderson thrived with two tight ends. What is not to like about a big receiver who can catch, run and deliver a powerful block when needed. IMHO. a great TE can be more valuable than most wide receivers and RBs. The Patriots and Kansas City prove my point.

True but the most recent Bengals SB team was a WR focused offense all the way. I think with Chase and Higgins a TE is going to continue to be a 3rd or 4th option. I think re-signing Hudson and/or getting a decent FA TE is the way to go. Not too much $ and Hudson looked pretty good last year. He will have another year to play with Burrow and I think he can be good.
They need to get the O line to be top-tier (not just OK - really good) and then you will see improvements to the entire offense. The run game will be much better which will open up the passing game for WRs and TEs.