Here are the leading tight ends each year for the team with yardage after Jimmy left the first time:
15-B Watson 825
16-C Fleener 631
17-C Fleener 295
18-B Watson 400
19-J Cook 705
20-J Cook 504
21-A Trautman 263
22-J Johnson 508
23-J Johnson 368
There definitely seemed to be a shift in philosophy once Kamara was drafted, although Jared Cook did well in 2019. Johnson was building a good rapport with Andy Dalton in 22, but took a step back last year. I'm sure Kubiak would've loved to have seen Bowers drafted, but hopefully he can get the most out of someone