What It Means:

Of all the Buccaneers' rookies, Howard's blocking skills are expected to be the most impactful of all. While Cameron Brate continues to act as the team's primary receiving tight end, Howard should slowly work his way into more routes. But, for now, he's going to be key to Jacquizz Rodgers and company gettting off to a quick start this season.

After an 8-touchdown season, our algorithms like Brate to tally 43.9 catches, 552.5 yards and 4.3 touchdowns as 2017's TE17. Howard, on the other hand, is projected for just 39.6 catches, 416.3 yards and 3.7 touchdowns as TE25. The dynamic of the two will be something to watch early on.