(04-07-2021, 06:34 AM)HolsterHusto Wrote: I’ve seen a lot of people linking the Dolphins to Pitts at 6. If that where to happen, maybe we should seriously inquire into Mike Gesicki. Pitts and Gesicki are way too similar for Miami to keep both.

Kyle Pitts has great potential and is likely to eventually be a pro bowler. However, I would wait awhile before putting him in Canton. The hype on him is just getting a little overdone, in my opinion. Those wanting the Jaguars to "give up the farm" to trade up for him are misguided. They have too many needs to part with valuable 2021 and 2022 draft picks.

As far as the Dolphins drafting Pitts and trading Gesicki, I think they'd be crazy. They'd be better off taking one of the elite receivers like Jamar Chase or Devonta Smith. If they did draft Pitts and attempt to trade Gesicki to the Jaguars, I'd certainly hope the Jags strongly consider it- but for no more than their 2nd pick in round 2. Who knows, maybe the Dolphins would even take the Jaguars' 3rd rounder since it's the first pick in that round. Gesicki would be a great complement to Manhertz and will be ready to contribute right away, while a rookie like Freirmuth will likely need some time to develop- like most rookie tight ends. 

If the Dolphins do not trade Gesicki, I want the Jaguars to take Freirmuth with pick 1 in the 2nd round. Many mocks have him being selected at pick 45, but there is a decent chance he'll be gone before that. There is a very big gap between Freirmuth and the next tight end, Brevin Jordan. Despite the skepticism of some on this Board, I believe Freirmuth will become a major weapon for Lawrence. As a Penn State fan, I'd actually prefer him to Gesicki due to being a more complete player. He may not have the elite speed of a Kyle Pitts, but the guy is great making contested catches and hardly ever drops the ball. I was very unhappy when the Jaguars passed on Dallas Goedert in favor of Taven Bryan, and that was before Bryan became a major bust since the 2018 draft.

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