Building the Patriots Big Board, TE's

[midwestpatsfan]

Tight Ends are now up.

Building The Patriots 2018 Big Board: Tight Ends

 

[jboston19]

Really would love to see Ian Thomas on the Pats. II' be fine if they used their own second on him.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Really would love to see Ian Thomas on the Pats. II' be fine if they used their own second on him.

I keep seeing huge differences in the grades people place on Thomas. I like him at 95, but I wouldn't complain at 63, depending on the board. Most put him in the 4th, but I've been hearing rumors that he could sneak into the 1st. I don't know if he's a true #1 at TE, but he's probably my favorite mid-round guy right now. I think he could be very solid here.

 

[jboston19]

I keep seeing huge differences in the grades people place on Thomas. I like him at 95, but I wouldn't complain at 63, depending on the board. Most put him in the 4th, but I've been hearing rumors that he could sneak into the 1st. I don't know if he's a true #1 at TE, but he's probably my favorite mid-round guy right now. I think he could be very solid here.

I think he'll probably be there for our 3 but not much later. I could see the Pats going for him with the 63 or a smaller trade down, as he seems to have the most all around potential to me. It seems the non elite TEs go a bit (not much) later than expected in drafts to me.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Really would love to see Ian Thomas on the Pats. II' be fine if they used their own second on him.

Bb drafts for value and won’t overdraft Thomas at 63, but would grab him at 95.

Thomas runs option routes, which fits seemlessly into our scheme.

 

[Minitron]

What about Troy Fumagalli? It's unbealiveable how much he flies under the radar. For me, he is up there with Gesicki in terms of potential. IMO best TE in the draft.

 

[jboston19]

Bb drafts for value and won’t overdraft Thomas at 63, but would grab him at 95.

Thomas runs option routes, which fits seemlessly into our scheme.

He can also value players far differently, and he's made some unexpected second round picks. He also will have had the opportunity to draft at least 3 times before then and will have grabbed several players higher on their board already, so Thomas may be near the top at that point. We'll see.

 

[maineman209]

What about Troy Fumagalli? It's unbealiveable how much he flies under the radar. For me, he is up there with Gesicki in terms of potential. IMO best TE in the draft.

Is Fumagalli a good blocker? That's the main question.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Is Fumagalli a good blocker? That's the main question.

He destroyed Fred Warner in their matchup, for whatever that's worth. I like Fumagalli, but I don't think he has the upside that Thomas does. Should still be a very solid #2.

 

[midwestpatsfan]

What about Troy Fumagalli? It's unbealiveable how much he flies under the radar. For me, he is up there with Gesicki in terms of potential. IMO best TE in the draft.

I like Fumagalli fine, but I think what you see is what you get with very little room for growth from a potential standpoint. His is not a dynamic athlete. Struggles to get separation before the catch and not a threat after. He is a good route runner and has good hands. Not overly powerful as a blocker, but uses good leverage and technique to do a decent job. Has some injury history. I gave him a 5th/6th round grade and I left him off because in that range I am looking for guys with higher upside. He can be a solid #2 in the NFL though.

 

[manxman2601]

After Gronk’s performance today, bump!