05-16-2023, 06:31 PM
(05-16-2023, 01:51 AM)Bengal Dude Wrote: Marvin definitely preferred blockers, with Eifert being the only exception.
I believe Zac and Callahan prefer receiving threats, but the TE board did not fall their way for the last two drafts.
That was the case with Marv no doubt. That is pretty much what they have been saying, the draft just didn't fall the way they
needed it to for them to select a TE that fits their plans.
(05-16-2023, 05:35 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Makes you really scratch your head then with taking Sample in Rd 2.
He had only 46 receptions across 4 seasons in college for just 487 yards (10.6 YPC).
DW, by comparison, 45 receptions across 3 seasons for 774 yards (17.2 YPC).
DW also was more athletic than Sample.
I can respect the team not feeling DW was experienced enough as a pass catcher, but I personally thought blocking was a high priority for their TEs, so I thought they would have gambled on DW's receiving development due to his size, athleticism, and blocking ability.
Maybe they learned from the Sample pick and feel now that it's not worth taking a TE so early unless they have a lot of proven pass catching ability.
Maybe they are learning eh?
I think this is the case here, because yes, the Drew Sample pick is the outlier...
(05-16-2023, 05:50 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: Sample was Zac’s first draft. He had no dynamics with Duke. Maybe Zac wanted him. I think that they reached for Sample. First draft together. I’m of course the president of the Zac Taylor fan club on here but betting he’s the one who pushed for Sample. And Duke didn’t want to dishearten him by saying no. Washington I just think fell wrong and the injury factored. They weren’t giving up Battle for him.
That first season was a complete learning experience for Zac and everybody involved no question as it didn't look good at all.
What a turn around as far as the growth of Zac, Lou and the FO together since then....
