Ben Watson, Michael Hoomanawanui, and Josh Hill hauled in 1,021 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns on 101 receptions from quarterback Drew Brees. Needless to say, the tight ends were responsible for over 20 percent of the team’s offensive production in 2016. For a team that was ridiculed for trading away prized franchise star Jimmy Graham, it didn’t fall flat like everyone thought it would.
In what promises to be a very talented but underrated group, let’s take a look at the seven tight ends competing for the final 53-man roster.
Coby Fleener, 5th season
While Watson moved on to the Baltimore Ravens, the Saints compensated for the loss by landing Coby Fleener in free agency.