Too Much TE?

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(04-30-2024, 04:01 PM)Dr.Z Wrote: My goodness, I've gone back and watched more  Eric All tape, and this dude has some special intangibles to his game.   If he is healthy, he every bit looks the part of a complete starting TE.   I also love that he was an early breakout.   He started balling out as soon as he hit the field as a freshman.

The Bengals years ago used a wasted 1st round pick on an OT who was highly rated. I believe it was pick #21. 

This pick is in round 4, a huge difference. The Bengals have no need to rush him onto the roster (he can start on IR) and not count as a roster spot. He then gets time to insure he is 100% healthy, no need to rush him back as we have 4 TE's + All. 

He may be 100% by October and another TE may be injured. Also, a guy like Tanner Hudson can go on the practice squad when All is healthy. A team can protect up to 4 of their practice squad players so they could protect Tanner and keep him.

How does a team claim a player off another teams practice squad? (Leonard Fournette) : r/NFLNoobs (reddit.com)


The league implemented a rule allowing each team to protect up to four of its practice squad players from other teams.