04-08-2023, 10:58 PM
(04-08-2023, 06:21 PM)Synric Wrote: How do you feel about Tucker Kraft year one?
There is a ton of upside with Kraft athletically and he has shown some physicality and some aggression as a blocker (The 2021 Aggies game sticks out for Kraft as a blocker) but there is a alot of work to do with him as an inline TE-Y and the Bengals really need someone that can start there week one because that isn't Irv Smith. I feel more comfortable for Kraft as a week one pass catcher his rookie year than as an inline blocker.
I feel completely confident in all aspects of Kraft's game as a rookie. From inline blocking to singled up on a DE or a blitzer. The slight weaknesses that there may be in his game as a blocker really come down to technique issues such as hand placement and not from things that cannot be coached such as natural strength and power. The blocking game of Kraft can get much better simply by consistent inside hand placement against the defender and by getting his pads lower when engaged in a block.
I feel like most of the core attributes are there for Kraft to be outstanding in both aspects of the TE role, blocking and receiving, and that the refinement of these attributes are what will get Kraft to that point.
