03-23-2021, 09:24 PM
(03-23-2021, 08:17 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: Watch this video. Only 3 or 4 times does he catch the ball between the hash marks and he's never being physical with the defenders, and he also caught those balls downfield, not where backers would have to keep an eye on him or where safeties couldn't be just dropping deep. (May be two more between the hash where he caught a slant but no one was around.)
We want a tight end that's going to be a mismatch in the middle of the field, not a tight end that's going to be a mismatch on the outside or for defensive backs. That's good and all to have, but a tight end that stays in the middle of the field keeps the safeties and backers in the box and inside the hash marks so they can't double wide receivers.
For Pitts, the defense just brings in another defensive back and then safety over the top helps, which is nice, but a tight end to force defenses to cover the middle of the field and also prevents safeties from doubling receivers is much more valuable.
The problem is you are basing your opinion off a highlight video. Kyle is a TE that is a mismatch everywhere. He is 6’6, 240 and runs a 4.46. That is a problem for any player on the field. I would recommend watching something other than a highlight reel. Here is his game tape vs Alabama.
https://youtu.be/KtyZrHqfHq0
He catches several passes between the hashes in this game, if that’s what you truly want. He also shows off his versatility by beating CBs, LBs and safeties alike, even beating Surtain for a TD. He gets physical and does it all. He is head and shoulders better than Pat.
