The Facts: On Thursday, Gesicki acknowledged that he fell short of expectations as a rookie and revealed that he’s put on 13 pounds in order to provide a more physical presence. He said that hasn’t taken away from his overall athletic ability and leaves him in better position to succeed this time around. “I feel like I’m in much better shape than I was this time last year,” Gesicki said. “And I think that’s when I’ll be at my best, when I can play fast."

Diehards Line:The Dolphins took Gesicki in the second round with the hope that he’d be a threat as a receiver while working to improve his blocking skills. Gesicki didn’t make too big of an impression on either front. He caught 22 passes for 202 yards and showed that there was a lot of room to improve as a blocker. As PFT notes, tight ends often have a hard time as rookies before taking a step forward in their second seasons. The Dolphins and Gesicki will head into the 2019 season hoping that’s how things will play out.