Michael Mayer Falls To 26 In Latest PFF Mock!

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(02-28-2023, 07:40 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote: Why would you waste a 1st round draft pick on a TE that is mainly a blocking TE?  Did we not learn anything about wasting the 2nd round Drew Sample pick?  And we should do the same thing again but with a 1st round draft pick?  Thats a horrible idea.  Im not in favor of taking any TE with the 1st round draft pick much less on a guy who is mainly a blocker.  If we are going to go that route, why not just re-sign Drew Sample.  Im sure he would be cheaper and you dont need to waste a 1st round pick on a TE.

You would not waste a 1st round pick on a TE that cannot also be a good factor as a pass catcher, I agree.

The only reason you would spend a 1st rounder on someone like Darnell Washington is that you think he can become a really good pass catcher and just was not given enough opportunities and/or not quite developed enough at this point but could get there. 

Think of like OJ Howard when he came out.
While not used heavily as a receiver in college, his athleticism and speed combined with his pass catching tape convinced people he could be a better receiver than he was able to demonstrate at Alabama.