Grading the 2019 Bears by position: Tight ends

There is no way to sugarcoat the following statement: Bears tight ends were historically bad in 2019. Let’s break them down, shall we?

J.P. Holtz: C-

Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

J.P. Holtz did what no Bears tight end could do during the 2019 season: Put together a productive game. Holtz came into the season as a pseudo fullback and insurance for Burton, Shaheen, and Braunecker, but ended up as the starting tight end late in the season.

He did have a career day against the Dallas Cowboys when he caught three passes for 56 yards, but that was the extent of his highlights through the air. He led all Bears tight ends with 91 yards for the season, but he was particularly effective in the run game when he was blocking for RB David Montgomery as a fullback. Holtz didn’t usually factor into the gameplan, but he at least contributed when he was called upon.

Pages: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6