Do we need a safety net for Eifert?

[*SHRacerX*]

I said in another thread that the Bengals next TE needs to have a bit more TE and a bit less WR in him. Not everyone is going to be Gronk, that is the best at both, but the Bengals have three that all struggle in blocking. Jake Butt is supposed to be a very complete TE. Fits our team perfectly because you could probably get him for a later pick, put him on IR, and have him ready for next year.

If he goes on IR, you don't have to make a decision on Kroft, Uzo, or Eifert because with Hewitt just re-signed, they would likely have to let one go but at least this way they have a year to work on that. Maybe Eifert gets the franchise tag? Replace him with Butt a year later?