Sure, all things considered, he is an above average TE compared to ALL TEs and collecting TOP 15-20 TE pay and now on the other side of 30.
Last year the Rams had no established WRs and were behind often, hence more catches for Higbee. How many yards and catches do you think Higbee ends up with this year? Not projecting like much thus far this year. Higbee has been closer to mediocre catch, yardage & TD starting TE #s most years. His blocking is sometimes very good and other times just okay.
You are looking at one distorted year for Higbee's stats. Look at the past few years in his prime and also weigh the fact he is now entering the back-end of his prime. The Rams are not getting him the ball much in the passing game and have tons needs at expensive positions like Edge, possibly LOT and CB.
Higbee's stats the past few years.
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In total terms looks closer to mediocre or slightly above average at best. In recent years, solid is fair description.
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Higbee is okay on an average vet contract but NOT as a Top 20 paid TE.
Higbee is the 14th highest paid TE in the league right now. Where will he be in 2025? 20th? 25th?
Even at 14th, isn't that pretty much average for a #1 TE?
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They barely use him in the passing game ...
Last year he had 72 catches, good for 5th in the league. 1 more catch and he'd have been tied for 3rd.
Putting those 2 thoughts together: 5th in receptions, 14th in pay. To me it looks like pretty good ROI.
Not to mention what he means in the locker room. A team captain considered a
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