Terrace Marshall Jr.

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(12-12-2020, 05:29 PM)Whatever Wrote: What are these options we have as the #3/4 WR?  Boyd, Tee, and Tate are the only WR's  we have under contract net year, not counting PS guys.  Tate isn't very good and is injury prone.  After the terrible effort he's shown at times and his diminishing play, I don't know that I'd want AJ back for league minimum.  #3 WR is effectively a starter and we need quality depth at the position, too.  I'm not saying WR or bust in 2, but it's definitely not a position we can just ignore until day 3 of the draft, either.

I’m thinking more that if Aj can’t come back, Tate gets his spot. Then it’s easy to fill from there—whether that be with free agents, mid round draft picks, or resigning guys. I was also impressed with Uzo at tight end before he got hurt. Him and Burrow had a good connection. Definitely want him back.

What I’m against is tying all our money up in skill players, then not having enough for the offensive line. The Steelers have done quite well not drafting wide receivers high. It just takes good scouting. They use high picks on defense and it works great.

Drafting offensive lineman and defense will contribute to more wins than drafting a 3rd string wideout high. If you’re blocking can hold up for more than two seconds, it’s much easier to get open—making your receivers better. Better offensive line play also makes for a more effective running attack.

That said, if WR/TE is clearly the best player available in the 2nd round, like Tee was, you take the skill player.