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May as well get this started.

Phil Perry likes their pick of TE Sadiq for the Pats. I question that TE should be the position picked in the 1st round.


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Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

A true three-down TE is a force multiplier in the evolving NFL, and Kenyon Sadiq can be special within that lens. He’ll assist with 12 personnel alongside Hunter Henry in the short-term, and in the long-term, he can be an X-factor for Drake Maye and Co. with his athleticism, RAC, stemming ability, soft hands, and “Skeleton Key” blocking profile.

thedraftnetwork.com

Kenyon Sadiq NFL Draft Scouting Report

Kenyon Sadiq Scouting Report: Sadiq has a rare combination of explosiveness, versatility, and plus-level run blocking ability, which projects him as a top-tier tight end in the NFL.
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chevss454 said:
May as well get this started.

Phil Perry likes their pick of TE Sadiq for the Pats. I question that TE should be the position picked in the 1st round.


View: https://x.com/PFSN365/status/1971934600982135195


Pro Football Network's mock draft simulator

Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

A true three-down TE is a force multiplier in the evolving NFL, and Kenyon Sadiq can be special within that lens. He’ll assist with 12 personnel alongside Hunter Henry in the short-term, and in the long-term, he can be an X-factor for Drake Maye and Co. with his athleticism, RAC, stemming ability, soft hands, and “Skeleton Key” blocking profile.

thedraftnetwork.com

Kenyon Sadiq NFL Draft Scouting Report

Kenyon Sadiq Scouting Report: Sadiq has a rare combination of explosiveness, versatility, and plus-level run blocking ability, which projects him as a top-tier tight end in the NFL.
thedraftnetwork.com thedraftnetwork.com
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Sadiq's is a future all-pro barring injury.

I don't know if TE is a big enough need to take in the first round, but if you think it is, that's the guy you want. He's the best prospect since Brock Bowers, and he can block.

That said, the TE class is pretty stacked this year.
 
I would take a TE in the first round if I thought the prospect had Gronk-level potential.

I agree the analysis provided in OP's post - a really good TE can increase the effectiveness of the WRs, RBs, and o-line.
 
TipRoast said:
I would take a TE in the first round if I thought the prospect had Gronk-level potential.

I agree the analysis provided in OP's post - a really good TE can increase the effectiveness of the WRs, RBs, and o-line.
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Absolutely agree. Our 2 TE's are getting a little old. Watching the college games this year, I'm looking for the TE that's close to Tyler Warren.
Being another Gronk would be a rare player.
 
ParanoidPatriot said:
Absolutely agree. Our 2 TE's are getting a little old. Watching the college games this year, I'm looking for the TE that's close to Tyler Warren.
Being another Gronk would be a rare player.
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I agree that Gronk was a unicorn.

However, HOF-level tight ends come around fairly often. Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates, Gronk, Kelce - there's usually one active in the league at any given time.
 
TEs seem to be having an impact earlier these days, whereas even 5 years ago these guys needed a year or two to get up to speed.
Definitely need at least another Tackle in the pipeline, a guard, and an RB who can run between the tackles. Plus a WR, cause Diggs ain’t getting and younger.
 
We can see how this o-line develops but i would think a continuous investment there would be desirable. I don’t want an ‘Ok’ oline i want a dominant one.
 
Anyone seen this TE from UConn listed on freaks list ,

Alex Honig, Connecticut, tight end​

At 6-7, 270, Honig, a former quarterback from Bavaria, Germany, began his college career at TCU. He moved to tight end after a redshirt season and played in 12 of 15 games during TCU’s run to the title game. Honig won the starting job last season in large part because of his blocking ability, but he did have six catches, with three for touchdowns. At 6-7, 270 pounds with just 14 percent body fat, some scouts think he could project to offensive tackle at the next level because of his hulking frame and impressive athleticism.
 
sg14 said:
Anyone seen this TE from UConn listed on freaks list ,

Alex Honig, Connecticut, tight end​

At 6-7, 270, Honig, a former quarterback from Bavaria, Germany, began his college career at TCU. He moved to tight end after a redshirt season and played in 12 of 15 games during TCU’s run to the title game. Honig won the starting job last season in large part because of his blocking ability, but he did have six catches, with three for touchdowns. At 6-7, 270 pounds with just 14 percent body fat, some scouts think he could project to offensive tackle at the next level because of his hulking frame and impressive athleticism.
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I remember having my eye on him when he was at TCU. He was considered to be

a late round project last year. Haven't seen him this year at all.
 
We need a Garrett type pass rusher, don’t know if there’s one in the draft though.
 
AkPatsFan said:
We need a Garrett type pass rusher, don’t know if there’s one in the draft though.
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Why? He's been on Cleveland for a number of years, and they haven't done all that much since he's been there.

I like what the Patriots have now - I don't want to tie up a bunch of salary in exchange for a higher number of sacks.

The sack statistic isn't one that is strongly correlated with winning - in fact, in some years it's negatively correlated.
 
ParanoidPatriot said:
I remember having my eye on him when he was at TCU. He was considered to be

a late round project last year. Haven't seen him this year at all.
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Was looking on the freaks list for TEs that can either block or be another George Kittle without it requiring a high draft pick.

There are several on that Feldman's list.
 
TipRoast said:
Why? He's been on Cleveland for a number of years, and they haven't done all that much since he's been there.

I like what the Patriots have now - I don't want to tie up a bunch of salary in exchange for a higher number of sacks.

The sack statistic isn't one that is strongly correlated with winning - in fact, in some years it's negatively correlated.
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He passed Reggie White in sacks today.
He's 29 years old. Myles Garrett is one of one.
 
TommyD420 said:
He passed Reggie White in sacks today.
He's 29 years old. Myles Garrett is one of one.
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Yes, he's going to be a record setting player, and he's the best in the league, by far, at his position.

But, he had five sacks today, and his team lost by 19 points.

Micah Parsons is doing nothing tonight in Pittsburgh for the Packers. TJ Watt is nearly invisible tonight, and has been MIA all season.

The position of edge defender is overrated. They get sacks, they occasionally blow up plays in the backfield. They have little effect on who wins and loses.
 
TipRoast said:
The position of edge defender is overrated. They get sacks, they occasionally blow up plays in the backfield. They have little effect on who wins and loses.
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Mostly agree with this, but you still need "good" smart edge guys to not only pressure but handle stretch runs. You just don't need a superstar taking up a chunk of your payroll. I think pressure up the middle is still the most effective, as long as the edge defenders can keep these mobile QB's contained.
 
jayShomp said:
Mostly agree with this, but you still need "good" smart edge guys to not only pressure but handle stretch runs. You just don't need a superstar taking up a chunk of your payroll. I think pressure up the middle is still the most effective, as long as the edge defenders can keep these mobile QB's contained.
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Yes. I didn't mean to imply that they weren't needed, just that the position is akin to safety or offensive guard. You'd like to have elite players there, but it's not a requirement for being good in the regular season and going far in the post-season. A team can settle for competency at that position and allocate resources (draft position, salary) to other positions where high-end talent is more critical to success.

I think yesterday's game was an exemplar of my position: Myles Garrett piled up some impressive stats and is getting all the media coverage, but Christian Gonzalez shut down half the field and shut out the Brown's top receiver.
 
chevss454 said:
May as well get this started.

Phil Perry likes their pick of TE Sadiq for the Pats. I question that TE should be the position picked in the 1st round.


View: https://x.com/PFSN365/status/1971934600982135195


Pro Football Network's mock draft simulator

Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

A true three-down TE is a force multiplier in the evolving NFL, and Kenyon Sadiq can be special within that lens. He’ll assist with 12 personnel alongside Hunter Henry in the short-term, and in the long-term, he can be an X-factor for Drake Maye and Co. with his athleticism, RAC, stemming ability, soft hands, and “Skeleton Key” blocking profile.

thedraftnetwork.com

Kenyon Sadiq NFL Draft Scouting Report

Kenyon Sadiq Scouting Report: Sadiq has a rare combination of explosiveness, versatility, and plus-level run blocking ability, which projects him as a top-tier tight end in the NFL.
thedraftnetwork.com thedraftnetwork.com
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Sadiq is a big WR from what I've seen. Impressive catching the ball in TAC.
But he's no help in the running game. He'll make an effort to block but gets pushed aside.
 
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