Trey McBride, tight end for the Arizona Cardinals, is facing significant scrutiny despite impressive statistics in the 2024 season. He ranks second among all NFL tight ends in receptions and receiving yards, trailing only Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders. However, his absence from the All-Pro teams and the ESPN top tight end rankings for 2025 has raised eyebrows among fans and analysts alike.

In comparison, San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle, who caught fewer passes than McBride, remains ahead of him in the rankings despite never reaching the same reception totals. This disparity highlights a potential bias against McBride, as analysts weigh metrics beyond mere statistics.