The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still waiting to see if Rob Gronkowski will be returning for another season, but in the meantime, they spent a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft on his successor.
Washington’s Cade Otton has a well-rounded skill set that should make him a perfect fit for Tampa Bay’s offense, and he’s excited about how Byron Leftwich’s scheme puts the tight ends in position to make a big impact.
“I think it’s a great fit,” Otton said during the Bucs’ recent rookie minicamp. “It’s super cool to see the way this offense treats their tight ends. We can basically line up in any spot on the field and run all of the same routes as wide receivers do. It’s a great opportunity to be a big part of the team and contribute to the offense in a big way.”
Otton is currently recovering from ankle surgery, so he spent rookie minicamp taking mental reps and digesting the playbook.
“Right now, we’re just taking it day by day,” Otton said. “I’m feeling better every day. I’m hoping it goes quickly, but I’m getting to work with a great training staff. Right now, I’m just taking a lot of mental reps, but I’m excited to be ready to go.”
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