(10-28-2019, 07:01 PM)The_Franchise_QB Wrote:

(10-28-2019, 06:47 PM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote: I'm not thinking about it in terms of any player in the first round. I'm thinking in terms of TE's only, because that is a definite "must" need for this team, IMO. If we don't find a pass catching TE in the offseason, I don't know if this offense can take a big enough step forward. The next draft looks pretty bad, when it comes to the TE position. Personally, I don't see much difference between guys who might go at the end of round 1 and the guys that might go in rounds 4 or 5, so if I can land a TE via free agency or trade that can really propel us forward, I might be willing to overpay a little.

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I think he put up some pretty good NFL numbers considering he missed 2 games in 2017 and 6 games in 2018.

He hasn't been a scrub, but he hasn't really but up great numbers. Is he worth a first? I suppose Howard and Oliver could make a pretty good tandem.

One of the things I like about Howard that would be good for us is he is a good run blocker.

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(10-28-2019, 06:47 PM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote:

(10-28-2019, 05:54 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: To answer your question, do I think Howard will be better than any player that will be available with that 1st round pick?  No. I like Howard and would love to have him but not for a first, on top of that you would have to sign him to a nice size contract.

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I'm not thinking about it in terms of any player in the first round. I'm thinking in terms of TE's only, because that is a definite "must" need for this team, IMO. If we don't find a pass catching TE in the offseason, I don't know if this offense can take a big enough step forward. The next draft looks pretty bad, when it comes to the TE position. Personally, I don't see much difference between guys who might go at the end of round 1 and the guys that might go in rounds 4 or 5, so if I can land a TE via free agency or trade that can really propel us forward, I might be willing to overpay a little.

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(10-28-2019, 05:44 PM)The_Franchise_QB Wrote: Serious question- Why can't OJ Howard seem to get it going with Arians/Bucs offense? Bucs are claiming how valuable he is and want a 1st round pick, but seems to me either he is barely used or he just isn't that good.

I think he put up some pretty good NFL numbers considering he missed 2 games in 2017 and 6 games in 2018.

No but I think we need to go BPA in the early rounds like the front office has done the past 4 years or so. W dont need to reach for a certain position. I do think we get a veteran TE in FA to go along with Oliver and James O will be back.  I think we will be good at TE with those 3.  Getting Hooper would be huge and we wouldnt have to waste a pick and he is one of the best TEs in the league right now

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