Trey McBride

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If Trey McBride adds touchdowns to his enormous reception and yardage totals he moves into first round consideration. He is that good. 

"Would've been neck-and-neck with Brock Bowers for the top spot absent a lack of touchdowns. Expect positive regression."

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Although the ranking may indicate this for those taking a superficial glance, there's no hate for McBride here. I still expect him to lead the Cardinals in targets, receptions, and yardage. 

I'm projecting over 100 catches and nearly 1,100 yards -- similar totals from last year. I'm even projecting three touchdowns -- one more than last year. 

The problem is Kyler Murray. If Murray could legitimately support more than one fantasy asset in the passing game per year, McBride might have 6-8 scores and compete with Brock Bowers for the top spot. Yet, after three seasons in the league, McBride has only six scores. 

McBride is a fine play, but you're getting what you pay for. Don't imagine you can wish-cast 8-10 touchdowns. We need proof and Kyler Murray has shown for way too long that he's not helping here.  

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The Cardinals have no real wide receiver two, a defensive-minded head coach, and the same offensive coordinator and quarterback as last season. McBride ranked eighth in targets per game (9.1) and 15th in receiving yards per game (72.1) in the entire NFL and third in Yards Per Route Run (2.14) at the tight end position.

"Lost in the hype of Brock Bowers' rookie season was that McBride actually led all fantasy tight ends in points per game. He was the TE2 overall in just 16 games and only scoring two receiving TDs. If his TD numbers improve, he scored 3 in 2023, he could push Bowers for the crown."