Grading the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2021 free agent signings

Blake Bell, TE

Blake Bell is another player whose contribution is tough to gauge by just the box score alone. The Chiefs brought him back after a season with the Dallas Cowboys. He didn’t sign for much, which makes sense he is a backup tight end who is not a huge receiving threat.

In his return to Kansas City in 2021, Bell had 10 receptions for 90 yards. He also recorded PFF pass and run-blocking grades of 70.5 and 70.2 ($), respectively (with 60.0 considered average).

It’s not easy grading a tight end whose primary duty is blocking. Though he wasn’t a ghost in the passing game, it’s tough to view Bell as a great TE2 when he hasn’t had more than 110 receiving yards in a season since 2015. His contract wasn’t a bad one but it wasn’t a steal either.

The Grade: C+