Report: Burrow pushing for Bengals to draft Chase

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(04-12-2021, 02:46 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: I’m guessing no team has ever won a Super Bowl with a top 5 TE either, but I would never let that stop me from drafting Pitts. Looking at history, trends, etc is interesting (and maybe even somewhat useful) but at the end of the day I think you need to compare these prospects to each other, and take the one you feel has the most value, and is going to make the biggest impact. That’s what I want with a top 5 pick. Not the safest, or who fills the most immediate need. If they think that’s Sewell, then great. Pull the trigger. Literally no one would be able to knock that pick. I just think it’s a lot tougher of choice than some are making it out to be. I’ve said it multiple times now, but I don’t envy Tobin one bit having to make this choice.

I do think interviews are going to be important if they have them all similarly ranked on their board. I know Chase is supposed to be an even better kid than he is a football player from everything I’ve heard about him. And Sewell’s coach made some pretty flattering comments about him recently. The guy I know the least about is Pitts, but I certainly haven’t heard anything on the negative side.

There is no negative around any of the three.

For me personally, it's looking at history, looking at trends and watching the shit show that was last season.

I know the WRs need to get more separation, but I think a better OL helps that issue. When teams only have to rush 4 to get home, that means 4 on 6 they win (4 DL vs 5 OL and QB)

That leaves 4 WRs and a RB or TE against 7 guys in coverage. That is ugly. Can double the top two targets, single up Sample cause.. it's Sample, single Green cause.. he was slow and worn down, and single Mike Thomas.. cause... Mike Thomas...

I just see it from the side of OL improves and you have an attitude up front. Then you can run more and safeties have to cheat up. And they have to blitz to get to the QB, and all of this means less guys sitting back blanketing our guys. 

I'm sure Chase will produce great numbers if we draft him (after he or Sewell or Pitts misses all of 2021 with whatever injury they get) but I just want to see Burrow be protected. 

Think of it like this, we are stuck with Taylor for at least one more year, so we really aren't going to win much. Is it better to pad stats and lose or get the line to play as a unit and reduce the hits Burrow takes while we lose?


Oh also, in the history of the NFL draft only 2 TE's ever got drafted top 5.

1972 Riley Odoms by the Broncos at number 5

and

1961 Mike Ditka by the Bears picked 5th and yes he did win a Championship with Da Bears