He was overrated as a prospect to begin with. Timed speed really isn't that important for TEs. The best TEs in the league; Witten, Gonzo, Gates; none of them are particularly fast. Football IQ, route running, and the size and length to create mismatches are more important. Vernon Davis is fast, but he's short with small arms. It doesn't help that he has the attitude of a TO with none of the production. Apparently he's also too stupid to understand Martz's playbook.
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