Bucky Brooks: Howard most complete TE in 10 years

[top dawg]

For those of you poo-pooing the thought of O.J. Howard being our pick, If Bucky Brooks' analysis is correct, then it's possible. Howard is a wildcard that everyone wants, but it will come down to who has the faith and vision to pull the trigger.

Bucky believes Howard is a star in the making. The complete skill set is there!

 

"Howard is the most complete tight end prospect to enter the league in the past decade. Now, I know that's quite a statement with the likes of Rob Gronkowski, Jimmy Graham, Travis Kelceand Jordan Reed sparking a revolution at the position, but they didn't enter the league with polished games that led evaluators to believe they were "solar system" players at the position.

"Howard sports a refined game that will prompt NFL play-callers to build game plans and passing games around his talents...Howard has the potential to control games with his mere presence on the field...it's rare to find tight ends who can blow past linebackers and safeties, have the balance and body control to separate from defenders on short and intermediate routes, and the strength, power, technique and desire to block defensive ends and edge defenders in the running game. That's why scouts are touting Howard as one of the 'must-have' players in the 2017 class."

And Brooks ain't the only one throwing superlatives Howard's way. 

"He's special. He has the tools to be a dominant player from the first time that he steps into the building. He's big, fast and athletic. He can catch the pill, and he's learned how to block. I love the kid!" -- AFC head coach.

"He's a 'right now' player. He's an explosive athlete with good hands and route-running ability. Plus, he's improved a lot as a blocker. ... He's about as complete as they come at that position." -- AFC scout

"He's a man among boys at his position. He was head and shoulders above everyone at the Senior Bowl."-- AFC college scouting director

So, there you have it!  Some of you may look at Howard as an afterthought, but I doubt that Dave Gettleman is being so simplistic in reference to Howard. 

Last offseason, Mike Shula was campaigning for another TE, and it wasn't just to spell Greg Olsen, but to complement him and the rest of the offense. Greg Olsen is already trouble for opposing defenses. Howard, whose pro comp is Olsen, would be double the trouble. With all the talk of an offensive evolution, why not let the evolution that is the modern TE---the leader of the 2017 draft, O.J. Howard---be a focal point? 

Edit: Wow! No one asked for the link after all these pages. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000793010/article/the-book-on-oj-howard-most-complete-te-prospect-in-10-years

[FattyFatFat]

I wouldn't be sad.


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[Wundrbread33]

The only reason I would hate this pick is because Mike Shula would want it.

[X-Clown on 1]

He's a stud, but he's "worst case scenario" at 8 IMO, but worth trading back into the 1st to get him in the early 20's....assuming he's there.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Draft him now !!

[CPF4LIFE]

Everywhere I have read has him as a complete TE. And most mocks have him going in the top 15 now. If he can go between 10-15, than he can go at number 8. I have warmed up to it, wouldn't have a problem with it.

[Hoenheim]

Would make perfect sense if we got him in a trade down with a team like the browns, colts, eagles (a team with a mid round first pick ). That way we could get him and pick up another 2nd rounder for a total of 3 2nd rounders, which is a lot of ammo to move back into the first to get another premier talent . Or use a couple of the 2nd to trade up and have two 2nds in the top 10 of that round .

[Saca312]

I will be honest. I'm watching more tape on him, and I can't believe how underutilized he is.

I'm changing my opinion. I'd rather take Howard over a DE in this draft hands-down based on immediate impact. He will be a good TE in the league, and you can't pass on that. I've never seen a guy so under-used in my life.

[Hoenheim]

I think the ideal draft for us is getting John Ross  or Solomon Thomas at 8, then trade back into the first to get Howard , Ramczyk, McCaffrey , or Cook. 

[Saca312]

It would immediately be an offense like the Shockey and Olsen days, AND we can snag a solid RB in the later rounds.

If I'm being honest, you can find a solid immediate starter at RB in the later rounds, but there's no one more complete than OJ Howard at TE right now. I can see it happening, and I will not be complaining.

[Marguide]

You could argue value and impact in a specific offense, but he is maybe the safest pick in the draft.

He is going to be really good. I don't think you even need to consider the bust factor with Howard.

[Hoenheim]

Having another pass catching TE on the field will help Cam , the oline , the other WR, and Greg . You could argue hes the one pick that could improve the team the most  , well maybe outside of Myles Garrett but that's too unrealistic. The only other comparison is if Fournette ends up being Bo Jackson 2.0 or if we managed to somehow get Adams and Hooker together.

[countryboi]

Oj Howard is going to be our pick..it's coming, y'all need to get your mind right for it.


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[The Lobo]

I have no problems with this pick. I feel like DG is setting up for this or a wr. I also think we will draft Obi with our first second round pick and Tanoh with our second second round.