Phillips this season is all about adapting to the big league, getting his hands on the ball enough times to be used to it at this level, and winning with the Otters. As a 2nd best TE on the team he isn't expected to have a massive impact and probably won't be a standout for rookie of the year or anything, but a few carries here and there and a couple touchdowns would be a great start for this young TE. Coming into the league as a true rookie puts Jeffrey at a slight disadvantage when comparing his stats to other rookies who are joining the league this season as many of them had a send down season under their belt before being brought up to the big league. For this fresh faced rookie there aren't a lot of expectations this season, it will mostly be filled with Phillips getting his feet wet in the league and joining the ranks of an already solid team in the Orange County Otters. After this season he may become the number 1 Tight End on the team, but for this time around he will have to play second fiddle on a staked team.
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