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Originally Posted by 30gut
Reed's ability to create separation is....well I thought clearly evident that it's on a higher level then most TEs not just on the team but in the league.
I also think Davis is a better blocker then Niles, and that's before considering Niles is coming off a season ending injury and further Davis has had a career of proven production where even a down year is only 1 catch less then Niles best year
Either way you slice it the TE group got a lot better with his addition
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I think Davis overall abilities have fallen off a cliff the last 2 years...blocking, catching, etc.
Clearly Reed had his breakout season last year and I thought Gruden had a lot to do with it. But the guy is super talented as a pass catcher...I don't think its really a fair comparison of Reed vs Niles. Reed is more Jimmy Graham than Gronk. Gronk is a TE...the best TE in the league. Graham and Reed are hybrid WR who crush LB, safety match ups. Ironically Paul was a WR coming out, but is more TE than Reed now.
Overall, Im really worried about Niles health. Davis signing shows the teams concern. But, McC has done an excellent job with the core TE group coming into this season.
Reed, Paul, Davis, Paulson, and Carrier are diverse, talented group. I fully expect us to carry 4 going into the season because it crushed our running game last season dealing with the injuries. Niles Paul is an extremely valuable piece if he can return healthy.