For far too many seasons, the tight end has been a forgotten component of the Arizona Cardinals offense. No matter who the play-caller has been, the position has frequently played an insignificant role in the team’s passing attack. In fact, only a handful of tight ends throughout the Cardinals history have accumulated numbers that are worth mentioning.
One player who did excel at the spot for the Cards was the great Jackie Smith. The five-time Pro Bowler was a star performer with the squad for 15 campaigns (1963-77), back when the franchise made it’s home in St.