It’s that time again, your semi-regular reminder that Arizona really intends to make the tight end a big part of its offense.
Some form of that pledge has been made for several years, from three different coaching staffs, yet the 2021 season once again saw the Wildcats make little use position in the passing game. Arizona TEs had just 16 receptions, on 30 targets, though that was still way up from the last full season in 2019 (7 and 5, respectively).
So what makes this season any different? For one, four of the five tight ends on the roster—as well as another set to arrive this summer—were either recruited to Arizona ( or was converted to that position) by the current staff.