Buffs Report: Tight Ends Getting Plenty Of Work

BOULDER — When Mel Tucker took the reins of the Colorado Buffaloes, he vowed that the tight end would once again become an integral part of the CU offense.

Six practices into spring ball, it has become quite clear that Tucker meant what he said. Offensive coordinator Jay Johnson's Buffs pro-style offense utilizes one — and oftentimes two — tight ends on a regular basis, and they are far more than just extra offensive linemen. Tight ends have become regular targets for Colorado's quarterbacks, and have made plays on a daily basis thus far this spring.

"It's definitely been fun," said sophomore Brady Russell, who has been getting his share of reps with the No. 1 offense. "It's been a pretty big…