Arkansas Bengal Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 By Myles Simmons Published April 10, 2024 09:56 AM After five seasons with the Dolphins and one with the Patriots, tight end Mike Gesicki signed a one-year deal with the Bengals last month. Gesicki’s production has significantly dipped in the last two seasons after he caught 73 passes for 780 yards with two touchdowns in 2021. But playing with a quarterback like Joe Burrow, Gesicki thinks he’s in a position for that to change. When it comes to Burrow, Gesicki recently said, via Geoff Hobson of the team’s website, that he’s “never been in the huddle with that kind of talent.” Since entering the league in 2018, Gesicki has played with the likes of Ryan Tannehill, Brock Osweiler, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Josh Rosen, Jacoby Brissett, Teddy Bridgewater, Skylar Thompson, Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe, and Tua Tagovailoa — with Tagovailoa clearly the best of the bunch. But when healthy, Burrow has certainly been better than every signal-caller on that list. Gesicki and his new QB have already connected before Cincinnati officially starts its offseason program next week. “I’m not going to bother him too much. But he’s been great. He’s been somebody I’ve been able to reach out to and have conversations,” Gesicki said. “He’s been a leader in the locker room who a lot of guys look to. I’m definitely one of those guys looking to him. I’ve heard great things about him as a teammate. He’s easy to talk to. Good sense of humor.” Playing all 17 games last season for New England, Gesicki caught just 29 passes for 244 yards with two touchdowns. The Bengals could use more production out of the tight end position, particularly with Tyler Boyd likely departing the team as a free agent. Gesicki should be able to provide that kind of solid target for Burrow in 2024. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-gesicki-on-joe-burrow-ive-never-been-in-the-huddle-with-that-kind-of-talent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Bengal Posted April 10 Author Report Share Posted April 10 Mike Gesicki: I have to prove I’m capable, earn more opportunities with Bengals By Josh Alper Published April 9, 2024 07:10 AM When tight end Mike Gesicki caught 73 passes for the Dolphins in 2021, it looked like the start of big things for the 2018 second-round pick but the next two seasons didn’t see a repeat of the big numbers. Gesicki caught 32 passes after Mike McDaniel became the Dolphins head coach in 2022 and a move to the Patriots last season resulted in even fewer catches and targets for the tight end. Gesicki moved on to a contract with the Bengals last month and said he “would like to think” he’s still the same player from that would-be breakout season in Miami, but knows he has to show it on the field. “New team, new staff, new quarterback. Everything is new for me,” Gesicki said, via the team’s website. “So I have to go out there and earn the trust. It’s more proving what I’m capable of doing and earning more and more opportunities once the football starts. It’s only April. A long way to go.” The new quarterback is a big upgrade from New England and finding a quick way into Joe Burrow’s good graces would be a big plus to Gesicki’s hopes of turning things around in 2024. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/cincinnati-bengals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 I really wish Gesicki was on a 2-year deal, as I think he could shine in this offense and thus price himself out of town for next season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 4 hours ago, Arkansas Bengal said: By Myles Simmons Published April 10, 2024 09:56 AM After five seasons with the Dolphins and one with the Patriots, tight end Mike Gesicki signed a one-year deal with the Bengals last month. Gesicki’s production has significantly dipped in the last two seasons after he caught 73 passes for 780 yards with two touchdowns in 2021. But playing with a quarterback like Joe Burrow, Gesicki thinks he’s in a position for that to change. When it comes to Burrow, Gesicki recently said, via Geoff Hobson of the team’s website, that he’s “never been in the huddle with that kind of talent.” Since entering the league in 2018, Gesicki has played with the likes of Ryan Tannehill, Brock Osweiler, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Josh Rosen, Jacoby Brissett, Teddy Bridgewater, Skylar Thompson, Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe, and Tua Tagovailoa — with Tagovailoa clearly the best of the bunch. But when healthy, Burrow has certainly been better than every signal-caller on that list. Gesicki and his new QB have already connected before Cincinnati officially starts its offseason program next week. “I’m not going to bother him too much. But he’s been great. He’s been somebody I’ve been able to reach out to and have conversations,” Gesicki said. “He’s been a leader in the locker room who a lot of guys look to. I’m definitely one of those guys looking to him. I’ve heard great things about him as a teammate. He’s easy to talk to. Good sense of humor.” Playing all 17 games last season for New England, Gesicki caught just 29 passes for 244 yards with two touchdowns. The Bengals could use more production out of the tight end position, particularly with Tyler Boyd likely departing the team as a free agent. Gesicki should be able to provide that kind of solid target for Burrow in 2024. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-gesicki-on-joe-burrow-ive-never-been-in-the-huddle-with-that-kind-of-talent That list of if QBs MG mentioned was one pathetic group. No wonder he hadn't had a "breakthru year." He's not salivating... He's drooling for this opportunity . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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