Going into the offseason this year, few expected the Bengals to make a big splash at pass catcher. With AJ Green, John Ross, Tyler Boyd, and Brandon LaFell, there was very little room for other receivers. However, there was one niche role still missing from the team. Without Tyler Eifert, no Bengals player made an impact in the red zone.
The team may or may not have filled that role this offseason through the draft. The Bengals drafted Florida St. receiver Auden Tate in the 7th round. Tate, a faller through the pre-draft process, is a perfect fit for the Bengals as a red zone target.