(04-23-2019, 08:12 AM)ATLjag Wrote: It was interesting to me when TC was asked about the TE prospects.  He gave the standard draft speak about the depth at the position, but did go into some additional detail of the importance of the position, and the importance of the TE position to catch and block.  Reading into the comments leads me to believe that he'd be more interested in a rounded Hockenson type, a good receiver and blocker, as opposed to some of the other TE prospects in the draft that are good receivers but not known to be good blockers.

Given what we know of TC historically, I can't ever imagine a scenario in which he'd draft a TE that doesn't project well as a blocker. Just seems abject to his whole philosophy. 

That said, he certainly straddled the fence when indicating the possibility of TE at #7.

He critiqued the notion that 7 is too high for the right prospect, and then talked about how deep the position group is (hinting a later selection.) 

I think they will get a lineman at 7 and wait on TE personally, but I'd be happy with a Hockensen pick there for sure. 

The one thing I feel may influence this decision is the Foles/DeFilippo factor. If Cough-well recognize the prolific use of TE that's possible in the new playbook - this f.o. may be persuaded to pick outside the box at #7.

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