GLENDALE – After earning a contract that reflected his value, Cardinals tight end Trey McBride is now receiving national recognition from those who know the game best.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In ESPN’s annual survey of NFL executives, coaches and scouts, McBride was ranked as the fourth-best tight end in the league, ahead of future Hall of Famer Travis Kelce.
Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) reacts after a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Fowler on McBride’s impact on Cardinals:
“McBride rewarded that usage with a Year 3 breakout that included 111 catches for 1,116 yards on his way to a first Pro Bowl nod. His 147 targets last season ranked second among tight ends, and McBride turned those targets into 7.8 yards per clip. He has run-after-catch ability with speed and good hands and is a capable blocker.”
Dec 3, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) passes the ball to tight end Trey McBride (85) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
An NFL coordinator called him the “best receiving tight end out there” and giving elite defensive backs major trouble. McBride was the only tight end, outside of Kittle and Bowers, to receive first-place vote and it’s not hard to understand why. The 25-year-old was second in receiving yards and receptions, showcasing as one of the elite pass catchers at the position.
The reason McBride wasn’t able to make it into the Top 3 was because his struggle of finding the endzone, with an NFL personnel director stating, “[The] lack of touchdowns hurts him a bit for me if we’re talking about top-five guys.” McBride has an opportunity to fix that aspect of his game in his fourth season, as the Cardinals strive for their first playoffs berth since 2021.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
