What have we learned in the past few weeks?

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(12-30-2020, 01:24 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Hey I’m all for taking Chase. I’d be super happy with him or Pitts.

I disagree Kelce is a below average blocker though.

Heading into Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers, Kelce's name was atop the leaderboards in several other statistical categories. He led all tight ends with at least 200 snaps played in Pro Football Focus' grades for run blocking (79.5), receiving (89.6), and overall offense (90.3), putting up better grades than he ever has. His level of play isn't just elite — it's all-time great.

One of the main points of the George Kittle/Kelce debate for the game's best tight end was centered around run blocking. Kittle received rave reviews for his prowess in that area, while Kelce's quality performances were overlooked. Now, with the 49ers' best offensive player being banged up for most of this season and the Chiefs' leading receiver taking his game to another level, that conversation is over. With that, a new one should begin. It's time to give Kelce his flowers while he's still playing at such an exceptional level.

https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/.amp/gm-report/footenotes-travis-kelce-somehow-deserving-more-credit

https://www.pff.com/nfl/grades/position/te

Ok, you were looking at run blocking and I was looking at (and should have specified) pass blocking.  Seeing as how so many of the snaps early this year for Sample were of the pass-blocking variety.  That is where Kelce struggles, according to PFF.  Of course, you can just say: "Why would I take such a great weapon out of a pattern to block?" and that would be a good question.