4. Graham was more productive than all Bears tight ends combined in 2019
Chicago’s tight ends were a complete disaster in 2019. The Bears’ top three tight ends — Trey Burton, Adam Shaheen and Ben Braunecker — all wound up on injured reserve before season’s end. But even before that, they weren’t necessarily productive.
Meanwhile, Graham wasn’t the flashiest tight end in 2019, but his numbers were favorable. He had 38 receptions for 447 yards and three touchdowns. That was more than all of Chicago’s tight ends combined.
When all was said and done, the Bears tight ends finished with 46 catches for 416 yards and two touchdowns. There’s no doubt that Graham is an upgrade over the current tight ends. But that’s not the same as being the answer to the problem.
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