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<blockquote data-quote="Dantés" data-source="post: 990989" data-attributes="member: 12283"><p>Given the above, I obviously don't favor taking a TE at #15. However, if they do, I hope that it's Michael Mayer. </p><p></p><p>The biggest reason why it typically takes a long time for tight ends to get on the field and produce is that they have to learn how to block NFL players while also working on their craft as receivers. For Mayer, the blocking won't be a big problem. He has the strength, technique, size, and frame of an NFL blocker already. So while the upside would be limited (i.e. you're likely not getting a 1000+ yd receiving option), the impact would be well-rounded, and probably pretty immediate. He's also versatile. For Notre Dame, he played a lot in-line but he also detached, and he's good in both roles. </p><p></p><p>Compare that to the other options.</p><p></p><p>Kincaid is considered a better receiving option, but he can't block. He's essentially a big slot WR. He's also going to be a 24 year old rookie. I think his limitations would do one of two things: put constraints on the offense because he's pigeon-holed, positionally OR keep him off the field because he isn't capable of playing the roles you have for the TE on many of your plays. If you wouldn't draft a slot-only WR at #15, Kincaid shouldn't be in consideration either. </p><p></p><p>Darnell Washington (a player I would love later in the draft), is essentially the inverse. He can play in-line but not really anywhere else. And despite his gargantuan build, I think Mayer is actually a better overall blocker. </p><p></p><p>Musgrave is considered to have higher upside than Mayer, and maybe he does (I'm still very new to this class), but he's going to have a much bigger adjustment as a blocker than Mayer and he also just hasn't played much football.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dantés, post: 990989, member: 12283"] Given the above, I obviously don't favor taking a TE at #15. However, if they do, I hope that it's Michael Mayer. The biggest reason why it typically takes a long time for tight ends to get on the field and produce is that they have to learn how to block NFL players while also working on their craft as receivers. For Mayer, the blocking won't be a big problem. He has the strength, technique, size, and frame of an NFL blocker already. So while the upside would be limited (i.e. you're likely not getting a 1000+ yd receiving option), the impact would be well-rounded, and probably pretty immediate. He's also versatile. For Notre Dame, he played a lot in-line but he also detached, and he's good in both roles. Compare that to the other options. Kincaid is considered a better receiving option, but he can't block. He's essentially a big slot WR. He's also going to be a 24 year old rookie. I think his limitations would do one of two things: put constraints on the offense because he's pigeon-holed, positionally OR keep him off the field because he isn't capable of playing the roles you have for the TE on many of your plays. If you wouldn't draft a slot-only WR at #15, Kincaid shouldn't be in consideration either. Darnell Washington (a player I would love later in the draft), is essentially the inverse. He can play in-line but not really anywhere else. And despite his gargantuan build, I think Mayer is actually a better overall blocker. Musgrave is considered to have higher upside than Mayer, and maybe he does (I'm still very new to this class), but he's going to have a much bigger adjustment as a blocker than Mayer and he also just hasn't played much football. [/QUOTE]
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