05-16-2023, 05:50 PM
(05-16-2023, 05:35 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Makes you really scratch your head then with taking Sample in Rd 2.
He had only 46 receptions across 4 seasons in college for just 487 yards (10.6 YPC).
DW, by comparison, 45 receptions across 3 seasons for 774 yards (17.2 YPC).
DW also was more athletic than Sample.
I can respect the team not feeling DW was experienced enough as a pass catcher, but I personally thought blocking was a high priority for their TEs, so I thought they would have gambled on DW's receiving development due to his size, athleticism, and blocking ability.
Maybe they learned from the Sample pick and feel now that it's not worth taking a TE so early unless they have a lot of proven pass catching ability.
Sample was Zac’s first draft. He had no dynamics with Duke. Maybe Zac wanted him. I think that they reached for Sample. First draft together. I’m of course the president of the Zac Taylor fan club on here but betting he’s the one who pushed for Sample. And Duke didn’t want to dishearten him by saying no. Washington I just think fell wrong and the injury factored. They weren’t giving up Battle for him.
Romo “ so impressed with Zac ...1 of the best in the NFL… they are just fundamentally sound. Taylor the best winning % in the Playoffs of current coaches. Joe Burrow” Zac is the best head coach in the NFL & that gives me a lot of confidence." Taylor led the Bengals to their first playoff win since 1990, ending the longest active drought in the four major North American sports, en and appeared in Super Bowl LVI, the first since 1988.
