TuckerFisk

Alex Insdorf·Jul 15

Depth chart wise, there's not necessarily a clear indication of who the top tight end is here unlike other positions.

But considering how much the Chargers paid Kolar in free agency and how much better of a blocker he is currently relative to Njoku or Gadsden, he'll be on the field a lot. Who puts up the most receptions, yards, and touchdowns is another conversation. But right now I'd guess Kolar gets the most work inline out of the three key TEs. Out of 85 tight ends with 100+ run blocking snaps last year, Kolar had the 10th highest PFF run blocking grade at 71. 5. Relative to Dissly, Conklin, Gadsden, and Tucker Fisk from a blocking standpoint last season, Kolar is an immense upgrade. While he hasn't been known as a tried and true pass catcher at the NFL level, it's notable that he's gotten more involved as a receiver every season. Kolar had 14. 2 yards per reception last year and 142 yards. Two receiving touchdowns was also a career high for him. Are those numbers supposed to blow you away? No, but the Chargers clearly believe he's capable of chewing on more in a receiving capacity based on the year to year increases and the college tape.

Jun 21

TEs coach Andy Bischoff on Oronde Gadsden II’s blocking: “I think he’s better than we thought. His fundamentals are clean.” “He has a willingness. When we do a 1 man sled in the corner of the field, he’s just as into it as Tucker Fisk.” Gadsden told Bischoff, “I want to play every down.”