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Canales on TE spot from Char observer

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9 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

And how has he helped them win? He hasn't. 

And the same can be said for every player on every team. This old positional draft value BS needs to stop, except for maybe RB. And that's my exception to the rule. Even then, if a team feels player x is the best option for them, draft him and don't worry about what anyone thinks about it.

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TJ Hockenson was drafted #8 in 2019 and has been a two-time Pro Bowler (2020, 2022). He was a John Mackey award recipient and named first team All-American and first team-Big 10. Combine results: 6'5", 251lbs, 32.25" arms, 9.5" hands, 4.7sec 40yd dash (1.59sec 10yd split), 37.5" vertical, 10'3" broad jump, 7.02sec 3-cone drill, 4.18sec 20yd shuttle, 17 reps on the bench.

Brock Bowers was drafted #13 and made the Pro Bowl, was named first team All-Pro, and was named to the 2024 PFWA All-Rookie Team. He was also first team All-American, first team all-SEC, and John Mackey award recipient. Pro day results: 6'3", 243lbs, 32.75" arms, 9.75" hands, 4.53sec 40yd dash.

Tyler Warren is a John Mackey award recipient, first team All-American, and first team all-Big10. He was also named the offensive MVP for the Fiesta Bowl. Combine results: 6'5.5", 256lbs, 31.75" arms, 9.5" hands. Pro day is scheduled for March 28th. He's currently slated as a top 15, possibly top 10 pick.

 

I understand that some folks want the budget spreadsheet to read a certain way but games are won on the field, not in Excel. If they'd just try watching Warren's tape without any prejudice against his position or school, they'd see one of the best prospects in this draft.

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1 hour ago, Icege said:

Certified DAWG. Don't pass up on a solid football player just because of their position... that's like passing up on a player because of their school (Ohio State QBs, anyone?).

Would be very happy with the selection. The dude can block, he can catch, he can run folks over.

Exactly.  This is no different than helmet scouting.  You’re drafting a player, not the history of a position at a draft slot.

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TJ Hockenson was drafted #8 in 2019 and has been a two-time Pro Bowler (2020, 2022). He was a John Mackey award recipient and named first team All-American and first team-Big 10. Combine results: 6'5", 251lbs, 32.25" arms, 9.5" hands, 4.7sec 40yd dash (1.59sec 10yd split), 37.5" vertical, 10'3" broad jump, 7.02sec 3-cone drill, 4.18sec 20yd shuttle, 17 reps on the bench.

Brock Bowers was drafted #13 and made the Pro Bowl, was named first team All-Pro, and was named to the 2024 PFWA All-Rookie Team. He was also first team All-American, first team all-SEC, and John Mackey award recipient. Pro day results: 6'3", 243lbs, 32.75" arms, 9.75" hands, 4.53sec 40yd dash.

Tyler Warren is a John Mackey award recipient, first team All-American, and first team all-Big10. He was also named the offensive MVP for the Fiesta Bowl. Combine results: 6'5.5", 256lbs, 31.75" arms, 9.5" hands. Pro day is scheduled for March 28th. He's currently slated as a top 15, possibly top 10 pick.

 

I understand that some folks want the budget spreadsheet to read a certain way but games are won on the field, not in Excel. If they'd just try watching Warren's tape without any prejudice against his position or school, they'd see one of the best prospects in this draft.

You think TJ was worth pick 8?   Good lord man. 

 

And Kyle pitts also won the Mackey award.  How's that working out?

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You think TJ was worth pick 8?   Good lord man. 

What does a TE have to do in your eyes to be worth being drafted at #8? Or is there nothing?

Hell Mode Challenge: Try and communicate it without being an asshole.

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4 minutes ago, Icege said:

What does a TE have to do in your eyes to be worth drafting being drafted at #8? Or is there nothing?

Hell Mode Challenge: Try and communicate it without being an asshole.

Taking a te in the first has no value. You are punch drunk from Bowers.  Would you be happy if we drafted warren at 8 and he produced tj numbers?

 

 

And sorry about your feelings 

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1 minute ago, mrcompletely11 said:

Taking a te in the first has no value.

So you would NEVER draft a TE in the first round? Under no circumstances? You would always take a less touted prospect so long as they were at a position you found to be more important?

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