Bengals add Zach Gentry

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(09-06-2023, 08:30 PM)casear2727 Wrote: I'll go by longtime Steeler fans that have never missed a snap, guys like us.  Tee Higgins was too slow too remember?   I'm not saying the guy is great, not even good.  I was simply pointing out he has had productive snaps and the Steelers fanbase felt he was a solid asset.  I dont care if they cut him tomorrow, but it doesn't appear that he is some bum.

Higgins still ran a 4.54, which is about average for a receiver. Still under 4.6, which is preferred.
Running a 4.9 as a TE is definitely a bigger deal than a WR who runs 4.5's.
How many of Gentry's highlights is he running 10+ yards downfield and making a catch at that point?
From what I've seen of him, he's getting it typically on a 5-yard-or-under route and then might pick up a few yards after.

While he might have more value than I give him credit for, there's no denying he's limited in what he will be able to do. He's a checkdown and goal line guy who can also block.