Bills 'Burning Question': Can Rookie Dalton Kincaid Contribute Now?

Whether or not rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid can make an immediate impact is a question the Buffalo Bills need answered.

When the Buffalo Bills traded up to select tight end Dalton Kincaid out of Utah, they did so knowing it would make an already potent offense even more difficult for opponents to stop. 

Now, with rookies having reported to training camp and veterans set to follow soon, CBS Sports believes one of the burning questions the Bills are facing is simple - can Kincaid contribute from the jump?

"Given the capital spent to get Kincaid," CBS Sports writes, "there's going to be an expectation for the rookie to be able to contribute right away."

In his final college season Kincaid was a focal point of Utah's offense, breaking out in a big way. He set career highs in both receptions (70) and receiving yards (890) while tying his personal best of eight receiving touchdowns. 

"While listed as a tight end, Kincaid is billed to be more of the Travis Kelce type rather than a traditional blocker and could prove to be more of a receiver within Buffalo's offense while Dawson Knox serves as the traditional Y tight end," CBS Sports writes. "The Bills will be best served if they can get Kincaid up to speed quickly and for Josh Allen to develop a rapport with him soon so he can impact the game early."

There is no denying the talent is there for Kincaid, especially as a target in the passing attack. Despite that, though, transitioning to the NFL won't be easy and could lead to some growing pains early. 

Kincaid immediately being one of the NFL's elite tight ends is not a dire necessity for the Bills. However, if the rookie can come in and make his presence felt immediately then the Bills offense will take another step forward this season.

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