04-22-2023, 11:07 AM
(04-22-2023, 10:36 AM)OSUfan Wrote: It would seem that you do not feel the TE carries any importance in the Bengals offense. The TE in this scheme must be able to block and be ready to produce when called upon in the passing game which often means contested catch situations. These are not area that LaPorta has shown strengths to this point in his game:
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/sam-laporta/32004c41-5064-0235-3970-b5e5514839fc
The blocking would be my concern. But I would think he has the potential to be an adequate blocker. I have watched limited highlights of LaPorta but I have liked what I saw. I trust goodberry's breakdown and he mentioned previously that LaPorta had bad QB play. So a lot of the "contested catches" he had were positioned badly to the point of not really having a chance. I'm inclined to believe that as Iowa had a terrible offense.
