After playing 87 percent of the offensive snaps last season, Kmet now faces significant competition following the first-round selection of Loveland, whose arrival could sharply reduce his role.

Loveland was topic No. 1. “They should have traded back to get him,” @ThomasMPrice commented.“They already have [Cole] Kmet, and past coaching didn’t utilize him properly,” @dizzyd22277 ...

The Chicago Bears taking a tight end in the first round possibly opened the door for them to trade Cole Kmet. Could the Eagles be in play if that’s the case? Kmet may very well be expendable ...

even if they already have tight end Cole Kmet. In fact, he already has a strong appreciation for Kmet and understands how the two will work together. "Yeah, no, a stud," Loveland said of Kmet.