Why would anyone take Pitts over Smith?

[Michael Scott]

I'm good with either of the two, or Chase for that matter. Any of those 3 drastically improves the offense.

 

[rafael]

The arguments I would make for Pitts over Smith are:

Pitts is a unique player. You can use him as TE or as a WR. That gives you an uncommon level of position/formation flexibility.
TEs are mismatch nightmares in general and Pitts is particularly good at creating mis-matches.
Contracts for TEs are more team friendly. That won't be a factor on the first contract, but it would down the line.
12 personnel is, IMO, one of the most difficult formations to defend against. Most defenses don't have the personnel to consistently potentially stop the run and put enough coverage options out there against two very good receiving TEs.
I would be in favor of keeping both Gesicki and Pitts, but if we couldn't for some reason when Gesicki becomes a FA we would already have his replacement.

Now this is in no way anti-Smith. I think he's a great prospect and a great fit and the most likely pick for Miami, but you asked for the arguments so that's what I tried to provide.

 

[greasyObnoxious]

Yes in fact, he had better stats in one of his 4 seasons than Pitts had in all three of his Combined

Pitts played 8 games last year. but of course, you knew that.

 

[thenewloon]

Pitts is 6’6 240 with 4’4 speed and doesn’t drop anything. It’s a compelling case to be made. But Devonta’s tape is beautiful. Wouldn’t complain either way.

Exactly...there are size injury and work ethic issues with all the top WRs...Pitts is a freak...size and speed alone make him a great option...like I said we can always move back up if we wanna get one of the wideouts...but it's Pitts and nobody else at TE...I remember what Gronk did to us all those years

 

[Dan13Forever]

Smith will be a decent to good nfl wr.
Pitts is a matchup nightmare every week. There is no contest.

 

[Mcganiel]

	Year	REC	YRS	AVG	TD	GAMES
Smith	2020	117	1,856	15.9	23	13
Pitts	2020	43	770	17.9	12	8

Pitts is a wide receiver that has the size to play tight end, NOT the other way around. I think Smith is a product of very talented team, were Pitts made his stats on is own. Their stats really aren't that far apart, but Pitts at 17.9 per catch is just utterly insane for a 240 lb receiver, he is SOOOOOOO GOOD! The crazy part is he doesn't look awkward, he runs routes like Chase but is 6 inches taller and 40 lbs heavier. One last thing, imagine him blocking as number two receiver, something Smith will never be able to do, our running backs will love him and reverses will be insane with him blocking on the outside. Could be best playing in entire class.

 

[Pachyderm_Wave]

Florida trying to cover Smitty

15 rec, 184 yards, 2 TD's

 

[Nappy Roots]

More catches, more yards, more TDs

You’re smarter than this...so Pitts should go round 4 in your mind?

 

[Kebo]

You’re smarter than this...so Pitts should go round 4 in your mind?

No, just behind Smith

 

[Average Tua]

I’m worried that Atlanta or Cincinnati is going to take Pitts. A lot of people seem to think Cincinnati is going to be taking Chase because of the history between him and Burrow. I don’t necessarily believe that, I’m hoping we get Pitts!!!

 

[Nappy Roots]

No, just behind Smith

But Pitts doesn’t have the stats 50 other wide receivers have....if that is your measuring stick.

 

[Danny]

TE's are a thing now?

 

[Kebo]

Pitts is a very good player. Smith is the guy if you want the best.

 

[Danny]

Also Miami still has capital to spend to move back up if they wanna get smith chase or waddle...if Pitts is there at 6 and they pass he won't be there at 8

Detroit is not taking him. The just drafted a TE in the 1st round last year...just saying

 

[NY8123]

Wasn't Pitts 7 for 129 and a TD against Bama in that title game? Hardly chump change for a TE and when compared to arguably the best WR coming out in the draft those stats aren't much different considering you are comparing an Apple to an Orange.