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I think there are multiple teams that are going to find steals. I keep hearing that this draft isn’t a good one, but I think it’s deep. I’ve never seen a TE class so plush with talent. Depending on the position, your going to find solid contributors in the 3-5th.
Nobody thought Kitties, Kelce, and Waller would be who they turned out to be. Those WCO guys know how to find te talent and develop them
I like McBride, but I suspect he’ll be drafted late 1st-early 2nd. That most likely puts him out of our range.
I think until the Texans have a TE friendly offense, it doesn't matter. Again, all those guys mentioned plays in the WCO. If the Texans had a offense that doesn't require the TE to be perfect at everything, I think Jordan Akins is as talented as they come. Daniels was the last best TE and its no accident he played in the WCO not whatever that was BOB,Godsey or Kelly were trying to run.
There are good receiving TEs in this draft. There are good blocking TEs in this draft. And then there is Ruckert. He's the TE the Texans need.
3rd.
Check out my edited part of my post
So this is another Oline prospect from a small-school like Max Scharpin & Tytus Howard, and do we feel comfortable/confidant with our ability
The main problem with Daniels was that he was highly questionable as a blocker.
Waller, Ertz, and Goeddert all are WCO TEs. Pedersen and Gruden are all off the holmgren/Reid tree. In fact, I think Reid drafted Ertz before he was fired in Philly and Pedersen was there with Goeddert. Point being, Gronk is an anomaly and probably the greatest at his position, especially the modern era. The chance of you finding that dude again are very,very slim. The strength of your te should be played to. He just needs to be adequate as a blocker. Nobody is nominating Kelce or Waller to all pro because of their blocking. Shannon Sharpe wasn't a dominant blocker although he was the te on some high end running games, but him being a mismatch in the passing game is what got him in the HOF.
OK sounds good 'cause you are way ahead of me in terms of evaluating these guys.
Did it matter? He was the te when Foster was going off correct? Not to mention a rookie in Slaton. On top of that he made the probowl
If you got movement and pass catching ability, thats all you need to be is avg. Jimmy Graham was terrible in his prime,but he was soo good in the pass game, it didn't matter. Olson was good at both, Gronk was awesome at both, which is rare. I think running those guys in and off the field didn't help a rhythm or balance. I think when Akins get with another team, he's going to play well.
Calcatera is the one I'd like to grab.
Doesn't change that his blocking was always a subject of question.
I was editing my comment while you were responding.
You know who was a good blocker on that team? The WR Kevin Walter. I remember Walter blowing up DEs on crackback blocks. He should have beefed up and become a TE.
Because of his concussion history, I expect Calcatera to go in the 6th or 7th.
Narrowing down between #68 and #80 would be difficult on draft day. Much less over 2 months away. In the past few drafts, the 2nd Y TE goes in the 3rd round. In previous years, they went late 2nd. I think teams are pushing back inline TEs a half round or so over the off ball TEs. I think Ruckert will be the #2 Y TE behind McBride, who I'm not very impressed by as a blocker.
I would certainly pick him with one of the 6rhs.
Ross looks like Higgins. But, I don't see the speed or physicality of Higgins. I think Ross is this year's Collins. Looks good on the hoof. Has flashed, but not consistently productive. A projection. I think the Texans need more proven, productive players.
