week 1 PS protected players

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(09-08-2020, 08:06 PM)Geno_Can_Dunk Wrote: I don't mind protecting Schreck. From what I saw in last year's preseason and heard in this year's camp, I think he may be a better tight end than Carter. Carter is apparently just better at special teams so gets the roster nod.

Keeping Schreck is interesting.

Given Uzomah has actually produced as a traditional TE who can block but also catch decently well, he gets the nod as the starter. The Bengals were obviously going to make their 2019 2nd round pick as the backup at worst. So that leaves the 3rd TE in an offense where just a single TE is predominantly used.

For that, your 3rd TE has to be able to block well and also play ST. Both of which Carter does.

By keeping Schreck on the PS, they are:
1) Hoping/expecting he becomes good enough at blocking and ST to eventually replace Carter, or...
2) Hoping/expecting he can grow enough into a TE1/2 by the time Uzomah's contract is up after next season