Chief X_Phackter
03-08-2024, 11:35 PM
Neither do I, Punch. For those who want to see some very good TE talent in this class they should take a look at these players.
Brock Bowers - UGA
Ja'Tavion Sanders - Texas. Great talent. Big play machine. Comp: Shannon Sharpe
Theo Johnson - PSU.
Tanner McLachlen - AZ. Big. Catches everything. Good at yac.
Ben Sinnott - KSU. Great hands. Runs wild in the secondary. Comp: Chris Cooley.
Cade Stover - OSU. Truly does it all. Comp: Brian Mitchell because he plays so tough.
Jaheim Bell - More of an H-Back or FB in the NFL.
We could get a productive TE in this class if we want one.
That's seven TEs projected to go in the first 5 rounds. I wouldn't call that a deep or strong TE class.
The 10th Tight End is projected to be drafted in the 7th round.
For comparison, the 10th Tackle is projected to be drafted late in the 2nd round. That's a deep/strong class.
mredskins
03-09-2024, 09:27 AM
That's seven TEs projected to go in the first 5 rounds. I wouldn't call that a deep or strong TE class.
The 10th Tight End is projected to be drafted in the 7th round.
For comparison, the 10th Tackle is projected to be drafted late in the 2nd round. That's a deep/strong class.
in whole there are probably more in total number of OL men then total TE; so your observation is a bit skewed
basically OL is a bigger pool then TE to drink from
Darrell Green Fan
03-09-2024, 09:57 AM
A guy on the radio made a great point regarding drafting Bowers. If he is taken high he is slotted to earn what that spot in the draft pays, if he's high enough that's the same figure as the franchise tag for TEs. To put so much cap money into a rookie tight end will be costly and that could cause him to drop in the draft.
Chief X_Phackter
03-09-2024, 10:58 AM
in whole there are probably more in total number of OL men then total TE; so your observation is a bit skewed
basically OL is a bigger pool then TE to drink from
Well, it's not just an observation, it's a fact. Depending on where you look, there's maybe 12 total Tight Ends expected to be drafted at all. After Bowers, maybe two more in the top 100. That doesn't exactly scream strong class to me. Last year nine Tight Ends went in the top 101.
Darrell Green Fan
03-09-2024, 12:59 PM
Well, it's not just an observation, it's a fact. Depending on where you look, there's maybe 12 total Tight Ends expected to be drafted at all. After Bowers, maybe two more in the top 100. That doesn't exactly scream strong class to me. Last year nine Tight Ends went in the top 101.
While I agree with you that TE is a weak position in this particular draft you are missing the point. In every draft there will be 3-5 times the number of OL drafted than tight ends. It's simple math that there will be far more OLs drafted in the top 100 than TEs.
Chief X_Phackter
03-09-2024, 01:06 PM
While I agree with you that TE is a weak position in this particular draft you are missing the point. In every draft there will be 3-5 times the number of OL drafted than tight ends. It's simple math that there will be far more OLs drafted in the top 100 than TEs.
I'm not missing the point. I understand there are always more Tackles drafted than Tight Ends. It's not apples to apples...I was simply making a comparison - this is a deep class for Tackles, and this is not a deep class for Tight Ends.
Chico23231
03-09-2024, 02:19 PM
What I hope we do right off the bat in the tampering period:
get a Center and a Mike LB . Get experienced guys who anchor both sides of the ball calling protections and calling defense plays
Next, let’s get a pass rusher
Let’s get these as priorities
Chief X_Phackter
03-09-2024, 02:26 PM
What I hope we do right off the bat in the tampering period:
get a Center and a Mike LB . Get experienced guys who anchor both sides of the ball calling protections and calling defense plays
Next, let’s get a pass rusher
Let’s get these as priorities
Agreed, and I would add Tackle to that.
I was thinking Miami's Center, but I didn't realize he got hurt at the end of the season.
EARTHQUAKE2689
03-09-2024, 03:38 PM
As far as running backs, I have my eye on Jaylen Wright, Bucky Irving, and Trey Benson.
Wright and Irving should be there in the 3rd round
AnonEmouse
03-09-2024, 03:41 PM
I see the sense in signing Wagner. Solid vet presence at MLB (something we haven't had since Fletcher) and hopefully a mentor to a rookie MLB and the other young LB's.
https://riggosrag.com/posts/4-affordable-free-agents-commanders-this-offseason-2024