Jordan Reed has shown the upside of Rob Gronkowski, but he carries only a $5,800 price-tag and will be far less popular. He’s also been most successful throughout his career as a road dog, even more productive than he is as a home favorite.

Alex Smith has been at his best when throwing to tight ends -- two of his three best adjusted yards per attempts by pass-catcher have been Vernon Davis and Travis Kelce.

Paul Richardson and Josh Doctson are unproven, at best, and the Arizona Cardinals will have Patrick Peterson on the outside, two things which should funnel more targets to Reed in a spot in which he’s done his best work historically.

Reed is now healthy and is a way to take a shot on elite tight end production at a fraction of the cost.