New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman displayed all the qualities of a fan favorite last year.
He was a rookie. He wasn’t targeted much, but he made plays when he was. And he played behind a starter in Jared Cook who was a disappointment at times.
And while there’s nothing wrong with being a fan favorite, oftentimes those are the types of guys who, when they do finally get the opportunity to be the go-to option at their position, don’t handle the higher usage well.
Trautman, However, seems to have the capabilities in the running game and, more importantly, in the passing game to be an effective no.