Rams' Tyler Higbee: Could take on much larger role

With Lance Kendricks departing for Green Bay in free agency, Higbee could see a lot more targets next season, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

A fourth-round selection last year, Higbee played all 16 games as a rookie but only caught 11 of his 28 targets for 85 yards and a touchdown. He possesses the raw athleticism to be more of a downfield threat than Kendricks ever was, but the Rams would still be wise to look at other options via free agency and/or the draft. There is some real upside here, with Higbee currently projecting as the top tight end in an offense that lacks talent out wide. Rams general manager Les Snead said he expects big things from the second-year player, according to ESPN.com. Just as important, new head coach Sean McVay -- who spent last season as the coordinator for a TE-heavy Washington offense -- also expressed optimism that Higbee will be heavily involved.