Brandon Pettigrew ?

[sinnister]

Originally Posted by barrett

As for drafting him, I don't see much point to it because he does not add a ton for our offense. Any TE we draft in any round should be a big redzone threat since that is really our offense's only glaring need (whether from a RB/WR/TE we need a guy who makes plays on the goalline). Drafting Pettigrew leaves us with 2 good TEs who can't find the endzone and I don't see the point.

I am not sure how much of his lack of TDs were him and not the team. They run a lot, and as you say, they look for Dez a lot as well. I would be curious to know how many opportunities he had in the red zone. If you remember, Keith Jackson was similar as far as production worries. He hardly ever caught a pass, but everyone knew he would be a great NFL TE. Now, I am not comparing the 2, just pointing out about how little Keith Jackson produced at the collegiate level.

I am in favor of adding a TE, but not this high. I think Kubes or Kyle could do a lot of innovative things with 2 tight end sets; however, the defense is in dire need of help.