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Revenge of the Birds fantasy football takes on Trey McBride
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All Revenge of the Birds insights about Trey McBride
PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
McBride ranked #13 on the 2026 NFL Top 100 Players list, reflecting his elite status at tight end. In 2025, he posted career highs across the board: 126 receptions on 169 targets, plus his highest yards and touchdown totals. The source notes he was 'spammed targets' and has become 'one of the premier players at his position,' earning a lucrative contract that set a new standard for tight ends. The Cardinals view him as a franchise cornerstone with potential to climb even higher in 2026.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
Tight end is 'more than likely' a Hall of Fame candidate; second-round pick in 2022 at age 26, only Mackey Award winner among elite tight end comparables (Kelce, Witten, Gronkowski, Gates, Sharpe, Kittle); eclipsed 1,000-yard mark past two years with 1,146 and 1,239 yards; 2024 stats: 111 receptions (ranked #4), 147 targets (ranked #8), 11 touchdowns; 2023 stats: 126 receptions (ranked #2), 11 touchdowns (ranked #2), third in targets; four-year target progression: 39, 106, 147, 169; new Cardinals offense emphasizing short to intermediate throws to multiple tight ends should increase production beyond past two years.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
McBride beat safety Budda Baker in the right corner of the end zone during 1-on-1 drills with a soft, accurate throw by Brissett, showcasing his receiving ability. He did have a false start called on him earlier in practice.PositiveProjectionAug 1, 2026
Trey McBride is described as 'the most likely best tight end in the league'; the source criticizes The Athletic's low Cardinals ranking for omitting McBride's elite status, suggesting his talent warrants more offensive optimism than the #30 ranking reflects.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
McBride isn't going to be covered very easily; nobody could cover him in practice. Teams are going to have to designate a safety with some height to cover him because linebackers can't keep up.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
McBride isn't going to be covered very easily, and nobody today could. Teams are going to have to designate a safety who has some height to cover him because linebackers can't keep up.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
McBride is part of the exclusive '99 Club' on Madden 27, an elite designation that stands out as particularly impressive given how lowly the Cardinals organization as a whole is rated in the game.PositiveRoleJul 26, 2026
Elite tight end is central to offensive scheme design; Hackett highlights McBride's versatility and ability to line up in multiple positions, which allows the offense to create different matchups and be more fluid. McBride's multi-positional skill set makes the tight end room 'really solid' and enables the offense to move beyond position-specific constraints.PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026
TE Trey McBride is receiving first-team reps with QB1 Gardner Minshew and made a highlight play in training camp drills, indicating he remains a featured target in the new offense.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
McBride, age 26, is featured in the Cardinals' tight end-heavy offense under LaFleur. The source notes McBride had a tremendous 2025 season despite both starting running backs being out and offensive line issues, demonstrating his value in the offense. Hackett's history suggests significant tight end usage, aligning with LaFleur's philosophy.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
McBride is positioned as the centerpiece of the Cardinals' new short-passing-game offense. The source projects his targets to increase from 169 last season, with catch projections rising from 126 to over 150, and expects a First Team All-Pro nod. The source suggests Vegas would be justified in taking the over on McBride breaking Marvin Harrison Sr.'s single-season target record of 205, indicating confidence in his target volume in this scheme.PositiveBreakoutJul 22, 2026
Trey McBride is cited as a year-three breakout precedent for the Arizona Cardinals; the source uses his emergence as a comparison point when evaluating whether other year-three players like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Darius Robinson might similarly break out in 2026.