PFF on draft success '06-'16

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

(03-11-2020, 02:01 PM)Mike M (the other one) Wrote: I think he was drafted in the 2nd because typically TE's are heavily drafted in the 3rd round and the Bengals might have felt he wouldn't still be there when it was their turn in the 3rd.

But never the less, we need to give him a little bit of time to develop. He was a slight project from the start, but with decent athleticism, so we have to wait and see what happens. And I'm all for giving him the chance first, unlike some apparently.

Same, well said Mike. I had Sample in some of my Mocks in the 4th or 5th round. I thought it was way early to take him but 
that does not mean I do not like the player and could see him doing well here. He has the ability to go along with the size 
athleticism and hands to be a very good TE in the NFL.