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voted for Gronk - has immediate and long term impact. Not just as a player, but also as a signal for cap mgmt and ability to clear the financial negotiations table for other deals to be done.
the 1rnd draft picks look great; but they are unproven. we know how that can go in the not for long league; injuries, don't learn, do something stupid off the field..... BB does his best but you never know. And they are rookies so their short-term impact is bound to be less than Gronk. I think long term in 2 years maybe just by 2 players vs 1 gronk they are likely to have greater impact than Gronk in that season.
Lloyd. Yes, I really hope this proves me wrong and is actually a better deal than Gronk; but MY FEAR is....
Lloyd has more made his money (yds/TDs) by being the guy who can take the ball away from the defender [athleticism at the catch] and/or getting away as plays break down rather than getting immediate separation.
Brady (mostly) does not throw to a pre-determined point; he surveys the field and throws to the guy he sees is or believes will be open. Lloyd may very well be "OPEN" by Lloyd's definition - covered by a guy he can take the ball away from/keepthe ball from. But what does Brady see???
Brady may well see 'coverage' and go somewhere else. So while I am confident Lloyd will exceed 'Ocho' production; I am not so confident that he will dynamically change the offensive distribution. BUT I AM HOPEFUL THAT I WILL BE WRONG. (call it a concern versus fear if you will).
I see Lloyd as a 500-600 yard receiver on this team this season and third behind Gronk and Welker maybe even behind Hernandez.....injuries can change that though.