04-04-2017, 01:39 PM
(04-04-2017, 01:35 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Definitely could be. That's why I have Howard as my preference and not what I expect the Bengals to do. I think a more likely scenario is they find another depth TE to groom and possibly cut Hewitt. The reason I think this could happen is because Hewitt's usage dropped a ton last year and I expect more of the same this year with a worse OL.
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/10/19/13326324/why-ryan-hewitt-is-on-the-bengals-bench-so-often-2016
I just think Kroft and Uzomah are decent TE2 types and if Eifert is not in there, there's a pretty decent drop off. Plus, if Eifert leaves in FA after this year, I think the TE position will be weak. I don't have faith that our coaches can develop a mid-round TE pick to become an elite TE. They need to invest a first or second round TE to get good production from the TE position. But that's my opinion, not likely what they believe.
Didn't they extend Hewitt last year? I like Hewitt, they need to use him more. lol
It's also being said that this is a deep TE class, so not taking Howard and then taking another TE later is fine with me! I feel like TE doesn't address any needs.
