It’s not always easy being a rookie in the NFL. It does help if you’re a rookie in the NFL and you have a veteran at your position. Rob Housler, you should take out Todd Heap and his family for dinner.
When Heap signed with Arizona it not only allowed him to come home but it gave the other tight ends on the roster a chance to learn. You hear it all the time in the NFL, teams signing veterans to make an immediate impact but also pave the way for the younger position players.
When the Cardinals drafted Rob Housler out of Florida Atlantic in the 3rd round they knew they were getting a play-making tight end who at this stage of his career is not the greatest blocker. Enter: Todd Heap.
The savy veteran Heap has been known for not only his play-making ability, but is also one of the better blocking tight ends in the league. As already noted Heap not only makes a difference on the field, but off it as well.
Housler, who in four years had 78 catches for 1,228 yards and 8 touchd...
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