Is Tyler Eifert Ready to Make Big Leap in Second NFL Season?

July 5, 2014   ·   Michael Schottey   ·   Jump to comments

In an NFL where the tight end is becoming more and more integral, what is in store for the top tight end from the 2013 draft class?
Tyler Eifert was selected 21st overall by the Cincinnati Bengals that spring, and big things were expected from the Notre Dame product.
At 6'6", 251 pounds with a 4.68 40-yard dash, Eifert certainly passes any sort of look test imposed upon him. As a 2012 Mackey Award winner (for the nation's top tight end) and finalist in 2011, the production and polish is there as well. 
So, what in the world happened in Eifert's rookie season?
Eifert wasn't bad, but he certainly wasn't as successful as he could have been. 
While he should be a consistent red-zone threat, Eifert scored only two touchdowns. Maybe he has the speed to press the defensive seam, but his 11.4 yards per reception sits only 29th in the league. Perhaps he profiled as the latest/greatest multi-tool tight end, but he was used more as a blocking specialist in his f...

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