TE2
Competitors: Trey Burton, Mo Alie-Cox
The Colts already know who the alpha in the tight end room is. That would be Jack Doyle. But we also know how important the tight end position is in Frank Reich’s offense. Having a complementary piece alongside Doyle is necessary.
Just before the draft, the Colts signed Burton, who has a history working with Reich, to a one-year deal. Burton’s skill set mirrors closely to Eric Ebron’s more than it does Doyle—making him an intriguing complement as a flex tight end.
But Alie-Cox is continuing his progression as a receiver. His size, length and strength makes him a solid blocker but his athleticism gives him a high ceiling as a pass-catcher. It’s all a matter of how much development his game can undergo in 2020.
Prediction: Burton plays more snaps at TE2 than Alie-Cox.