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That's definitely a boon for this TE class. I can't blame him at all. When the best TE in the class is a guy that never even played in 2009 because of an injury, then there's opportunity to be had. I like it.
 
I think it's interesting when the two top TE's in the draft BOTH missed the season due to injury....

He must have gotten a good prognosis on his back...but I cant help but wonder what effects being 6'6" and blocking all the time is going to have on his back...

This could be one of these cases where one of the best talents in the draft never has his career take off before it even has a chance to get started.....back injuries don't just go away...

Supremely talented tight end...
 
Gronkokwski is a good, not anywhere near great or elite as a TE. Reminds me of a bigger Kevin Boss, which isn't necessarily bad, but not worth the first round pick some people are projecting. He should probably be a 3rd rounder.
 
I don't think Gronkowski will help this team out because we lack a receiving tight end, not a blocking one. Rob provides more blocking IMO. Anthony McCoy out of U.S.C. looks promising. I think we should be looking in the direction of McCoy, Hernandez, and Pita look to be the best receiving prospects available.
 
I went to Arizona and watched every game Gronk played for the Wildcats. I think his decision to come out this year was a poor one, but I think he'll be a top 10 NFL TE. The poster who said he sees Gronk as more of a blocker obviously never has seen an Arizona game as U of A runs the spread offense which calls for him to be split off the line at times and incorporates only a minimal run game. Gronk is a receiving TE who CAN block. My biggest issue with him at the NFL level is that he uses his size and athleticism (of which he has a lion's share of both) to get open, his route running and football IQ are only so-so. He's definitely a 1st-2nd round pick, but might be a year or two away from being a real weapon in the passing game. I will say this though...he's a TOUGH guy to bring down, i've seen him drag no less than 5 defenders and still be moving the pile. If Miami picks him, it's not a bad pick by any means, but I think he needs another year of maturity and polishing before he'll be a premier NFL TE.
 
There is always 45 or so players that could go in the first round and 5 that will that no one though of.

I wish we had taken one of a couple of TEs last year.

We will not take a "pass catching TE", we want one that can block.
 
Don't underestimate the trifecta's emphasis on TE's. Keep in mind that Parcells brought in Witten to Dallas. Bavaro caught the football too. They already had Witten and then put another high pick on Fasano.

I think they have the blockers they want in Fasano and Haynos. But I absolutely expect them to address TE, and I mean early. I would think Gronk would be on their short list.

Having a TE that can catch the football will immensely help our young quarterback. I think it is imperative that we get a TE that can get open and catch the football.
 
Nick13 said:
I went to Arizona and watched every game Gronk played for the Wildcats. I think his decision to come out this year was a poor one, but I think he'll be a top 10 NFL TE. The poster who said he sees Gronk as more of a blocker obviously never has seen an Arizona game as U of A runs the spread offense which calls for him to be split off the line at times and incorporates only a minimal run game. Gronk is a receiving TE who CAN block. My biggest issue with him at the NFL level is that he uses his size and athleticism (of which he has a lion's share of both) to get open, his route running and football IQ are only so-so. He's definitely a 1st-2nd round pick, but might be a year or two away from being a real weapon in the passing game. I will say this though...he's a TOUGH guy to bring down, i've seen him drag no less than 5 defenders and still be moving the pile. If Miami picks him, it's not a bad pick by any means, but I think he needs another year of maturity and polishing before he'll be a premier NFL TE.
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Thanks for the info. How would you compare Gronk with Jason Witten? This may be a benefit to Miami if we can get Gronk as a value pick.
 
Austin Tatious said:
Don't underestimate the trifecta's emphasis on TE's. Keep in mind that Parcells brought in Witten to Dallas. Bavaro caught the football too. They already had Witten and then put another high pick on Fasano.

I think they have the blockers they want in Fasano and Haynos. But I absolutely expect them to address TE, and I mean early. I would think Gronk would be on their short list.

Having a TE that can catch the football will immensely help our young quarterback. I think it is imperative that we get a TE that can get open and catch the football.
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I think Parcells drafted at least one TE every season he was with Dallas. He has an obsession with them.
 
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