It was almost too hard to believe last season. A head coach who was a former NFL tight end and heavily involved in the team's play calling did not appear to include tight ends in the passing game.
In addition former Bills head coach Mike Mularkey had a young quarterback to start the season. Oftentimes a tight end is a confidence-building option in the passing game because it's usually a high percentage throw for positive yardage.
Jim Kelly often said that when he was in a slump or struggling the first person he would look for was Pete Metzelaars, feeling a few passes to the tight end could get him back into a rhythm. more
In addition former Bills head coach Mike Mularkey had a young quarterback to start the season. Oftentimes a tight end is a confidence-building option in the passing game because it's usually a high percentage throw for positive yardage.
Jim Kelly often said that when he was in a slump or struggling the first person he would look for was Pete Metzelaars, feeling a few passes to the tight end could get him back into a rhythm. more
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