I think I'd rather draft Branch than trade/pay for Budda. Obviously Budda is the far better player right now, but you'd have to give up what, at least a 2nd round pick? Hes got two years left on his contract. A $16.8m cap hit this year and a $17.9m cap hit next year. It's also rumored that he wants a new deal? I'd just rather save the money and the draft pick, or two and go in a different direction. Build it through the draft.

How long they wait to take a TE will be interesting to see. They have to come away from this draft with at least 1 of them. I wouldn't be against taking one in the 1st round, but then the question becomes about how much will he be on the field. Ridley, Kirk, Engram, Zay are pretty much a lock in 4 wide. ETN can bounce out as a receiver at any time as well.

Engram played 77% of the Offensive snaps and Manhertz played 38% Off snaps. Farrell 9% and Arnold 15%. Who do you trust more to step up into the Manhertz role? Farrell or a rookie? I don't know if there will be enough two+ TE sets to justify taking a TE in the 1st. Unless of course they plan for it to be an Engram replacement after the season.

If Carter is still on the board at 24, I'd take him. I don't think he will be, but I could deal with the possible bust risk with a pick that low. Definitely has some pretty good sized red flags, but you can't deny the talent.

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