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Initially, the decision to select Bowers in the first round just 12 months after using a second-round pick on Michael Mayer seemed like a dubious use of draft capital. After watching Bowers eviscerate opposing defenses, though, it's hard to argue with the choice. As a rookie, the Georgia product racked up 112 receptions for 1,194 yards and 5 TDs. About the only quibbles you could have were a lack of red-zone production and less than ideal consistency (he had seven games of 50 yards or less). Again, though, you're talking about minor issues.
Clearly, the arrow is pointed up with Bowers. Beyond just the expected growth from Year 1 to Year 2, the acquisition of Smith provides a much more accomplished quarterback delivering him the ball, and Jeanty gives the offense another dynamic threat that defenses will need to contend with. A year ago, Bowers was a low-end TE1 curiosity. Now, it'd be difficult to even make a case that anyone else should even be considered as the first tight end off the board. A blue-chip talent set to be the team's go-to player in the passing game, Bowers could have a monster year.
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