The blocking of the New Orleans Saints’ tight ends was essential to the team’s improved run game in 2017, but the tight end group offered minimal production in the pass game.
Coby Fleener, in the second year of his lucrative deal, had just 22 catches for 295 yards in 11 games before a concussion forced him on injured reserve.
Josh Hill impressed in the two playoff games with six catches for 103 yards, but in the regular season, he had just 16 catches for 125 yards. Hill and Michael Hoomanawanui played more for their blocking than their receiving ability.