I think they'll keep Fasano around as a #2 TE.....even he has to understand what his value is.....
Miami needs an athletic, vertical threat at TE that can work the seams and stretch the middle of the field....a player at the position the can create a true mismatch for opposing defenses.....and that shouldn't be a problem IMO...
It's interesting how the invasion of spread offenses at the college ranks recently has directly coincided with the downward spiral in the number of TE's drafted over the past few years....
12 tight ends were drafted last year.......19 tight ends were drafted 2 years ago....
Tight ends these days are more less "rocked up" wide receivers.....with the emphasis on speed and pass catching.....the downside is that there are very few true "in-line" blocking TE's coming out in the draft anymore.....de-emphasizing strength and blocking technique...
I like Gresham....very experienced....and he'll bounce back from the injury....but it'll take some time for him to get back to 100%....because he's going to have to do it at the NFL level.....but he leaves much to be desired in terms of physicality and blocking IMO.....but that can be coached....and it'll have to be with ALL these tight ends.....
I really like USC's Anthony McCoy too.....and Oregon's Ed Dickson.....Florida's Aaron Hernandez.....probably the most versatile....
Andrew Quarles from Penn St......and a guy who I think is going to turn some heads at the combine.....Illinois tight end Jeff Cumberland....this guy is big and very fast....
They all leave something to be desired in terms of blocking....but they're all athletic, catch-and-run guys who can create potential mismatches and stretch the middle of the field....
Henne needs this sort of weapon IMO....
