Quote:The position is over drafted and with the hybrid TE becoming so common, it should level out. LT used to be a premium position.

LT still is a premium position. 

 

Hybrid TEs are more of a pass catching variety than anything else.  Blocking TEs are becoming the more obsolete guys out there.  That being said, the expectation is that you build a stout line to protect your QB starting with the guy protecting his blind side. 

 

Interestingly enough, when Boselli was in his prime and being touted as one of the best, he had the benefit of protecting a left handed QB, so he wasn't the blind side guy.  He still faced the better pass rushers, but he benefited greatly from Brunell's southpaw status.  We were fortunate to have a guy like Searcy on the other end who did an outstanding job. 

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