Chase versus Pitts

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(03-23-2021, 02:38 PM)Schmitbuck Wrote: He could be a top 10 pick like you say. I just don't want the Bengals picking him there when they're are more pressing needs. TE that high is a luxury pick that doesn't pay out. 

I asked earlier today for someone to name a top 10 drafted TE in the last 25 years that lived up to their draft spot and there haven't been any. 

If you expand that out to top 15 in the draft and Tony Gonzalez is the only example I could find. If the Bengals can trade down to the teens and accumulate the draft capital that goes with it, that's the only scenario I'd be ok with selecting Pitts.   

If you're picking for need, you'll miss out on some great players.

What's your definition of "living up to their draft spot"?
TJ Hockenson was the most recent Top 10 TE drafted, and he had the 3rd most receiving yards amongst TEs this past year.
And Pitts looks even better than Hockenson.

I think you are pidgeonholing Pitts to be a traditional TE, but he's more than that. He can play TE, he can play slot, and he has even played X receiver. If you take him, you should expect he can be used as a traditional WR too, and use him as such.