Slater And Freiermuth

[BFritz21]

(03-23-2021, 11:16 AM)ochocincos Wrote: While this approach is fine, Freiermuth is not the same caliber of receiving weapon as Pitts. It's a pretty big difference.
Freiermuth is more in the mold of Gronk in terms of size and speed, whereas Pitts is more the size and speed of Darren Waller.
Both are effective, but they are different styles.

Also, you're right on Slater. The only real limitation he has is his lack of length. He has great mobility. However, the Bengals may not want to trade back more than a couple picks if they really want him, as he could get snagged before they pick if they go back too far.
They should have Christian Darrisaw as their backup plan if they trade back for Slater and Slater gets taken before their new pick.

He may not be a receiving threat in the aspect of being an actual receiver, but, in the traditional sense of a tight end, I think Feiermuth is actually a better receiver.

I don't care that Pitts can be a receiver on the outside because I don't want an extra receiver, which is how Pitts was used at Florida; I want a big, bad-ass tight end that can be physical and control the middle of the field.  That would give the defense so much more area to cover and keep safeties and backers in the middle of the field and off of our receivers.

I want that Gronk-type and I want physicality at the tight end position!  He'd be Burrow's best friend!  It would also improve our run game and, as mentioned, keep safeties and backers off receivers on the outside!  

That's what AFC North football is about- being physical!