Bowers was billed as one of the best tight end prospects to enter the NFL Draft in recent memory, and he has delivered on all those promises thus far. Bowers leads all tight ends in receptions, yards,

Regardless of how good a player is, there’s still sually some acclimation period. When he learns the offense along with getting some chemistry with his quarterback. But in that regard, Gardner Minshew had the same feeling about Bowers as his coach.

There’s always a limelight on the first-round pick going into a team’s home opener, but that will be especially true at 1:05 p.m. Sunday afternoon at Allegiant Stadium when Las Vegas hosts the Carolina Panthers.