Engram comes in at #7, behind Kittle, Kelce, Ertz, Gronk, Waller, and Andrews. That sounds about right, although I think he has the talent to surpass Andrews and Waller if healthy.
Also surprising to me was the fact that someone had Engram ranked #1.
Think about this...That is the opinion of someone who is employed by an NFL organization and at the very least offering input into player personnel decisions, if not making the decisions. How can someone in their right mind think Engram is better than Kittle or Kelce?
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His best attribute is his ability to exploit the deep seam. Unfortunately we can't pass block long enough to exploit that either
His best attribute is his ability to exploit the deep seam. Unfortunately we can't pass block long enough to exploit that either
In actuality, he's a coach/GM-killer. A 2nd round talent that should never have been picked in the 1st over guys like Ramczyk, who would've been a huge help to our still-unsolved RT position. And that was an obvious move, not 20/20 hindsight.
Give me a big bruiser TE who can catch a pass when he's wide open. That's a TE. Bavaro and Shockey are the prototypes.
Ranked #7 is fairly generous and gives him the benefit of doubt on receiving/running talent.
His physical gifts are obvious, but has there ever been a game Engram has taken over? A game he “won” for the Giants? He spends more time in the trainer’s room than the field.
That’s a very generous ranking.
In actuality, he's a coach/GM-killer. A 2nd round talent that should never have been picked in the 1st over guys like Ramczyk, who would've been a huge help to our still-unsolved RT position. And that was an obvious move, not 20/20 hindsight.
Give me a big bruiser TE who can catch a pass when he's wide open. That's a TE. Bavaro and Shockey are the prototypes.
Coincidence that once Kaden Smith got some burn that the run game got much better and Smith was making as much of an impact receiving as Engram without having his speed. He had 31 catches for 268 and 3TDs in 6 games as a starter. His blocking was a revelation for the offensive line and Saquon as well.
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His physical gifts are obvious, but has there ever been a game Engram has taken over? A game he “won” for the Giants? He spends more time in the trainer’s room than the field.
That’s a very generous ranking.
You don’t remember one game where he played very well? Try harder.
I'd take Smith over Engram in a NY Minute. Again - just not my type of "Tight End". Especially for the NY Giants.
I'd take Smith over Engram in a NY Minute. Again - just not my type of "Tight End". Especially for the NY Giants.
Engram just needs to stay healthy and to do damage in the passing game. He'll be used "as needed" and appropriately to attack team weaknesses. I see Smith catch a lot of those 6 to 8 yard seem lobs as he'll be open.
I think we are solid at TE but a healthy, motivated Engram makes us a dangerous offense due to his superb speed.
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I don’t remember a time he materially impacted a game in any way.
His physical gifts are obvious, but has there ever been a game Engram has taken over? A game he “won” for the Giants? He spends more time in the trainer’s room than the field.
That’s a very generous ranking.
You don’t remember one game where he played very well? Try harder.
That's literally not close to what the poster said.