Michael Mayer Falls To 26 In Latest PFF Mock!

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(02-10-2023, 05:50 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: It's not about speed, especially at tight end! 

Yes, open field speed is important but it's more about quickness, moves, and agility.

That's why linebackers can't stay with him and, even if they can, he has the ability to make contested catches and diving/jumping catches.

For the short routes, 100% correct.
It's about twitch and running correct routes to cause that separation.

What some people want those is a TE who is more than just a guy who can get open short, but someone with the threat to actually go deep and get YAC with speed. That is something rarely seen with a TE, even the good ones.