Saints tight end outlook: A long way from Jimmy Graham's heyday, what's next at TE spot?
 

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Draft one.

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Think we draft a good blocking TE. Emergency check down that can grade the path for Kamara.

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a lot of guys in that middle 2nd- to 3rd range.
Probably not worth it 27, but top 3-4 will be gone by 81. Really comes down to want SP thinks is a priority. Pairing the xtra 5th or 6th with a third to move up is a possibilty

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Re: Saints tight end outlook: A long way from Jimmy Graham's heyday, what's next at TE spot?
 

I really like Dalton Schultz of Stanford he is an EXceptional blocker with good hands. I would pair him with a another deep threat TE. I think with our great THe we could really be effective run a task TE set.Trey Burton is FA TE that would make an excellent duo for us

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Need a TE who can open the seam in Sean’s offense. Fleener failed. Time to move on.

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Lack of production from the TE was a big factor in our 3rd down conversions or lack thereof .
I think we need a total retool at TE!

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We have blocking tight ends already with Hill and Houman. We need a true receiving tight end who can block and catch the ball. The seam used to be our go to route but we don't have a tight end who can get to the seam and settle in. Draft one if possible......please!

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Agreed. A total retool is not needed. Just an upgrade over Fleener.

And for Pete’s sake will we ever draft our LB of the future??

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:p

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I’m really not opposed to drafting Dallas Goedert in the first round if he’s still on the board.

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They already did with AA.

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I agree. I am very intrigued by him.

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How’d that work out?

AA is an outside guy. I’m asking for a true Jon Vilma type MLB

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He has a ton of work to do. Alex hasn't made it through a full season of football since he was in high school. He also had a season ending every year since he became a starter at Florida ... same thing happened as a Saint in his rookie year.

We can't afford to go through another season being limited at the position. I hope he gets it together (stay healthy) but I don't see him as the answer.

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:confused:

Never impressed with Vilma JP? Huh?

When healthy, Jonathan was an absolute STUD in the middle. No way we even sniff a World Championship in 09 without him. He was a key piece and it was a 100% payoff in the trade. Fujita and Shanle were good pieces but hardly the caliber of JV. He was special.

I agree with 76 ... this team needs to continue to look for the next Vilma in the middle.

Sorry, I didn't mean to hi jack your original TE thread with the linebacker talk.

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He’s going late first round to early second. If we are lucky, we could trade back a few spots and still grab him. Honestly I wouldn’t be upset if we snagged him at 28. Think he’s our Olsen or ertz

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Anyways, Free Agent pickings at Tight End are slim this year...

1. Trey Burton, Eagles, 26yo
2. Jimmy Graham, Seahawks, 31yo
3. Austin Sefarian-Jenkins, Jets, 25yo
4. Tyler Eifert, Bengals, 27yo
5. Cameron Brate, Buccaneers, 27yo
6. Troy Niklas, Cardinals, 26 yo

I'm not as concerned about this position as others may be as we had an outstanding offense with the group we had...

However, I do believe we should draft or sign a big bodied TE who can post up in the red zone and on third downs and prefer that over drafting a WR high in the draft where our priorities should be the defensive front seven...

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I agree with this. Also the reason we struggled in the red zone early on until Payton found the run game. We play some good defenses next year and we need the option of going to a reliable TE.
Our blocking is fine.

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I'd prefer this to the Falcons; but I think the Saints drive up the signing price tag...

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I like all of those TE possibilities with the exception of TYLER EIFERT. Saints won't touch this guy in FA. Good talent but he's missed 22 games in the past two seasons :rolleyes: & has yet to show any consistency.

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We need to draft DE, LB, OL more than TE. Brees only has a short amount of time remaining. JG may be 31 but is still a great option because of that. B. Watson was older and had a better season than any TE we currently have. Someone will likely overpay so it's a moot point and we may just stick with Fleener.

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Re: Saints tight end outlook: A long way from Jimmy Graham's heyday, what's next at TE spot?
 

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Okay, give me a guy who can block and catch like Jimmy...

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For those wanting a Tight End, Warning - Entering Man-Crush Zone

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I would really like seeing Jimmy back in the Black and Gold....at the right price it makes a lot of sense on many levels! He can provide the missing piece that is needed on Offence! This all assumes of course that Jimmy wants to come back! If he doesn't......stay away!

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Where have you been Garry?

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So is blocking now more important at Tight End than Receiving for the Saints?

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Breaking down Florida State film isn't easy when trying to watch receivers and tight ends because the team's passing attack is anemic, but Ryan Izzo still stood out in every game viewed. He's an aggressive, athletic tight end with a solid skill set as a blocker and the natural movement skills to get through coverage in his route tree. He's rising and could be a top-five tight end selection.