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(04-28-2021, 02:14 PM)Benton Wrote: That's where I don't get taking pitts at 5. If we were taking him just to use as a receiver, there's better receivers. If we're taking him because our line sucks and we need blocking help, there's linemen available or blocking tes you can get later.

No no, you misunderstood.
I didn't say "never use him to block," I just said don't have him primarily block.
Pass catch first, block second.

He can block. He gives effort when he blocks, he just needs more practice and bulk up a bit more.

His value is going to come in his versatility to play from inline TE (which can mean catching and blocking occasionally), in the slot, and also out wide. You can't do all that with a traditional WR.

Where Pitts may not quite get the yards of a top-end WR, I think he'll get more TDs.
I see Pitts as a consistent double-digit TD guy in this league, and also getting in the 1000-1200 yard range.

Would you rather a 1300-1400 yard WR who gets 6-8 TDs or a 1000-1200 yard TE-WR hybrid who gives you 10-12 TDs?
I choose the latter, and I think Pitts will be that kind of player.