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But because this is Smith’s last season and Stevens may not be around next year, Jason Pociask may get more than just the camp meat treatment during the offseason. He was a fifth round pick for the Jets in 2006 and has spent time on the Patriots and Bucs practice squads. Pociask is said to have relatively poor hands and is mostly a blocker, so his value may be limited in this offense. The Bucs will need to look at some other options next season.
Owen Daniels (RFA): Daniels has made a name for himself in Houston, which is a feat in itself. The Texans suck, you see. There is a lot of hype surrounding him and the Texans won’t get anyone better. I’m betting that Houston works out a deal with him before he’s allowed to test the market. If he was allowed to, they’d put a first round tender on him anyway, and that’s not going to fly in Tampa.
Will Heller: Heller actually started his career as a Buc and then moved on to Seattle where he’s been pretty much a blocking backup for three years. Rookie John Carlson came on big for the Seahawks this year, and I would think that his arrival would put Heller in jeopardy. But they’re the only two tight ends on the roster, so either they re-sign Heller, or find someone else who’s willing to sit behind a second-year guy. I don’t think they’ll let him go.
Eric Johnson: Man, what a career faceplant. Johnson was a reception machine for a while, but he’s totally tanked. It may be his ankle or it may be that he’s just maxed out as a Yale product. He never played last year and is a last resort for a team that needs a warm body. Do not want.
Jeff King (RFA): He’s been solid for the Panthers, but not worth any kind of draft compensation.
Leonard Pope: Can’t stay healthy and can’t play when he is. If Jon Gruden even considers him just because he’s 6-8, he should be repeatedly beaten with a pipe wrench.
Bo Scaife: Scaife had a breakout season as a blocker and an outlet receiver this year, but cooled down the stretch. Still, Scaife has indicated that he wants to stay with the Titans and Alge Crumpler is probably close to being cut, so Scaife isn’t going anywhere.
L.J. Smith: Got the Eagles’ franchise tag this year and went on to have a complete shit season. Brent Celek is their go-to guy now, so Smith will be available. He caught 111 passes between 2005-2006, but his catch and YPC have gone down a lot because of injuries. Could be interesting if he stays healthy.
In the draft, we have Brandon Pettitgrew (Oklahoma State) and everyone else. Pettitgrew is an excellent overall tight end with good size, good hands, and great blocking skills. And he’s still got some untapped potential because of the offense that Oklahoma State runs. I’m going to be a little jealous of whoever gets Pettitgrew as their first rounder, but I just can’t see taking a tight end with the first pick. Is it ever worth it? This decade, I can think of Todd Heap and Dallas Clark that were worth the first round picks spent on them. That’s it. K2 can eat my balls.
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