Inside the TE revolution — from someone living it

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Tight end Charlie Kolar caught 10 passes for 142 yards and two touchdowns last season. In the offseason, he signed a three-year deal with the Chargers that guaranteed him $17 million and put him inside the top-20 earners at the position based on annual average value. How does a guy who puts up in a season what Brock Bowers does in a good week end up as one of the most important players at the position? Allow him to bring you inside the tight end revolution on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.


Rundown

0:00 Welcome to the show

4:55 Why are TEs booming?

14:40 Rams impact

16:39 Seahawks impact

17:28 Bears next evolution?

23:03 Value of early downs

31:44 Importance of unpredictability

39:51 Charlie Kolar interview


Host: Robert Mays

Co-Host: Derrik Klassen

Executive Producer: Michael Beller

Senior Producer: Katy Duffy

Social Producer: Scott Krinch


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