Slater And Freiermuth

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(03-23-2021, 11:02 AM)BFritz21 Wrote: I know people have been wanting Pitts in the first round and it seems like it's either him or Sewell, but I think we should trade down in the first, get some extra picks, take Slater, and then get Freiermuth in the second and maybe even another player in the first or second depending on what we can get from a trade.

REASONING

I think Slater is actually a better prospect than Sewell and his lack of height and arm reach is the only weakness.  That's a big problem when thinking about a left tackle but if, and only if, Pollack thinks it's not a problem, then we take Slater and watch him become a better pro than Sewell.

I also like Freiermuth more than Pitts because I want my tight ends to be old school where they're more compact and can dish more of a force in the Gronk-type mold.  Freiermuth is an inch shorter than Pitts and 15 pounds heavier, so I feel like he'd be more of an outlet in the middle of the field and a safety net for Burrow.  

I think having a target up the seams and in the middle of the field would make our offense so much more dangerous and would elevate Burrow's game more than Pitts would and it would also give us a better red zone threat.

Thoughts?

While this approach is fine, Freiermuth is not the same caliber of receiving weapon as Pitts. It's a pretty big difference.
Freiermuth is more in the mold of Gronk in terms of size and speed, whereas Pitts is more the size and speed of Darren Waller.
Both are effective, but they are different styles.

Also, you're right on Slater. The only real limitation he has is his lack of length. He has great mobility. However, the Bengals may not want to trade back more than a couple picks if they really want him, as he could get snagged before they pick if they go back too far.
They should have Christian Darrisaw as their backup plan if they trade back for Slater and Slater gets taken before their new pick.