Drew Sample signs 1 Year Contract

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(04-14-2023, 05:00 PM)Schmitbuck Wrote: Sweet. Now that they've got a blocking TE they won't have to reach for another one like Darnell Washington in the 1st.

Come on.
Let's not act like Washington is on the same level of gamble as Sample.

Washington put up nearly the amount of yards in just this past season that Sample had across 4 years in college.
Washington is faster, more agile, and more explosive than Sample, all while being about 10 lbs heavier.
Washington's YPC in college was 17.2. Sample's was a measly 10.6.

The rule of thumb (I thought) was to expect about a 2-3 yard drop off in YPC in the NFL compared to college.
Kelce: 14.8 -> 12.7
Kittle: 15.4 -> 13.3
Sample: 10.6 -> 7.9
Hurst: 12.8 -> 9.7


While it's extremely unlikely Washington would be able to have 14+ YPC, I think he'll be a 10+ YPC guy in the NFL.