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Originally Posted by Saccopoo
TE is the #1 priority? What?
They are three deep at the position with one a proven starter in the league (Fasano) and two that are only scratching the surface (McGrath & Kelce). The only way that go TE is if Kelce's injury and subsequent surgery didn't fix the problem and the microfracture basically finishes his career before it starts.
People need to realize that Duck McGrath really only played one year of college ball and that was at a very minor school. If this dude is capable of getting open against NFL level safeties, LBs and defensive backs in what was effectively his rookie season in a very complicated offense, the sky is the limit for this guy. He also shows a lot of passion and love for the game. Kelce is supposed to be the complete package at the position. And Fasano, a former second round draft pick, has been a starter in this league for six seasons for a reason.
That's what should be a very, very solid rotation at the position.
The main focus should be at WR. There is the chance that McCluster isn't on the team and there is really nothing at the position behind Bowe.
They will be in the position of getting a very, very good player at that position when they draft due to the depth of the position in the upcoming draft. Even at 23, there will be a solid NFL prospect there at the WR spot.
However, free agent market at the position isn't spectactular when you really start looking at it. Decker is going to be very expensive on the free agent market. Maclin is broken. Riley Cooper makes the most sense as he's familiar with the offense and shouldn't break the bank. Personally, I'd be shocked if he's not a Chief next season.
That CFL dude, Weston Dressler, can flat out ball.
Very reminiscent of Welker in that he is an undersized guy with speed (4.48 40) and extremely good instincts.
State Gatorade Player of the Year in high school who went on to set 19 school records in college. (I mean, wtf? Is there even 19 statistical categories in football?)
But they will have a chance to get a very good player at the position in the draft.
IMO, it's going to be either WR or OL.
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I'd love for Weston to pan out cause I think you are correct that McCluster is probably going to get an offer from another team. Probably cheaper than an NFL FA to boot.
I just think its harder to get a difference maker at the DE or OLB so it just make sense to get one with our 1st rounder if available. Most people still haven't checked out Kony Ealy but he is gonna be a stud in the NFL.
I also now believe like you state that we probably stick with our set of TE's.
I think guys like Jeff Janis and Robert Herron will be there in the 4th round and could be great additions to the wr corp. Both very speedy with good hands. Add them to Bowe, AJ, Hemmingway, maybe Weston and you'd have an improved unit with the potential to be explosive.