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Update on TEs
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Smith22
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heck no.
beware_d-ware
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I don't even hate LaPorta over Mayer. I wouldn't have called LaPorta a first round pick, but if you put it that way... shoot. I can work with it.
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Usually this amount of smoke prior to draft is accurate. We all knew Tyler Smith was coming, Vander Esch etc. Parsons and CeeDee were surprises because they dropped
Gaede
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I actually prefer him to Mayer too. I think he's the safest bet, and the best after the catch.
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Apparently they will just take whatever TE is there regardless of who is on the board. LOL
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I'm still not buying it.. As Stephen Jones said there is depth at the position through t draft (if they actually need a TE)
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Everybody knows they want Will McDonald. I feel like they don’t need to hide that
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It seriously went from Mayer/Kincaid/Washington debates to LaPorta and Musgrave lmao
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I think he is in consideration if he makes it that far, but still believe the top 2 TE's are the favorites. I wouldn't be shocked if they pass Wright for either one, but if McDonald is there, that will be interesting who they decide to take. Some buzz there could be some off the field concerns.
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LaPorta isn't happening, I can almost guarantee that. Strongly believe the decision will come on to TE or McDonald. Unless someone falls unexpectedly like Porter, who is falling.
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I’ve got both as 2nd rounders.
Probably not a popular opinion but I’m with you. If Kincaid is gone and we’re going TE only give me the dude that can run and has a 1.59 10 yard split that is better than JSNs.
Gosh I hope all this TE crap is smoke.
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LaPorta hasn't been discussed that much on here in all the Mayer wars, so let me give y'all the pitch.
Things you won't like
In short, he checks every box to translate as a pro, he's got much more receiving potential than Mayer, and he carries a lot less risk than Musgrave or Washington.
I'd probably still take Washington over him, cause Washington has so much potential as a blocker. But LaPorta's just a straight-up better prospect than Musgrave. Much more proven.
- 4.59 40
- 110 speed score. 105 is the threshold for highly successful tight ends, so he checks a very critical box. As far as size-speed ratio, he's not far off of Washington and Musgrave (both like 114).
- Broke tackles like a mother. Most broken tackles by a TE in the FBS last season. That's another key predictor of TE success, and he smashed it.
- Played a bunch of slot. Projects easily there at the next level. Dak loves slot receivers - this guy projects directly into our offense.
Things you won't like
- Bad at blocking
- Drops a bunch of passes (he's no Kincaid).
In short, he checks every box to translate as a pro, he's got much more receiving potential than Mayer, and he carries a lot less risk than Musgrave or Washington.
I'd probably still take Washington over him, cause Washington has so much potential as a blocker. But LaPorta's just a straight-up better prospect than Musgrave. Much more proven.