06-06-2022, 11:16 PM
(06-06-2022, 10:12 PM)Emeritus Wrote:
All I'm saying is don't rule him out.
I wont rule him out just yet. If he can get 100% healthy, he has parts of his game that can translate. I remember reading a bunch of scouting reports on him and he was pretty much considered the best blocking TE of his class. Thats also what they said about Sample, but Sample didnt get a lot of chances to catch in college. Moss isnt very fast so he isnt going to wow anyone with his speed on routes, but he does have good hands, and can both run and pass block at a high level, at least in college. He's just going to have to work hard is all. We'll see. I'm rooting for him.
https://www.patspulpit.com/2020/4/14/21221030/2020-nfl-draft-scouting-report-lsu-tight-end-thaddeus-moss-new-england-patriots
Strengths: Plenty of college tight ends struggle with the blocking aspect of playing the position, but Moss is not one of them: he might be the best pure blocking tight end this year’s draft has to offer and is a tremendous player at the point of attack due to his polished technique and physical aggressiveness. Moss uses his long arms well to engage and has a strong initial punch, keeps his feet active throughout contact and has a good feel for holding his balance both when lining up in-line or when taking on defenders in open space.
Moss may not have the innate skills as a pass catcher his father — ex-Patriot and Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss — brought to an offense, but he does have some strong hands: the 22-year-old did not drop a single pass in 2019 due to his ability to box out defenders in contested situations, his catch radius, and some good concentration and catch-to-carry transition. He also has experience playing multiple spots on offense, and offers some good footwork when running routes.
