The Buccaneers panicked when they lost Mike Evans and Chris Godwin for significant portions of the season. The question immediately surrounded who would step up, and the answer has come out of the woodwork in recent weeks.
Tight end Cade Otton has finally started to emerge as a reliable option in the passing game, and PFF has pointed out how well he has played in recent weeks.
According to PFF, in the last two weeks among tight ends, he ranks first in receptions (17), second in receiving yards (181), tied for third in first downs (9), and tied for first in missed tackles forced (4).
If he can keep this up, he will help Baker Mayfield succeed and help Rakim Jarrett and Trey Palmer as they work on the outside. The receivers aren’t going to break the door down and excite someone, but Otton is well on his way to emerging as a solidified option in this offense.