With the 35th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Eagles select Stanford TE Zach Ertz. Stanford's Zach Ertz is a natural pass catching tight end that possesses good athletic traits, but there isn't anything that is elite from an athletic perspective. He has good speed, but he needs a few steps to build up to it, and he lacks a second gear. Ertz is a very good route runner as he finds a way to get open, but he lacks short area quickness to separate from defenders. He is a very smart route runner who understands the system he plays in, and exploits defenses with his understanding of soft areas in zone coverage and route concepts. He tracks and locates the ball well, and will fight for it when it is challenged. Source: Sports Illustrated
I thought this was supposed to be an up-tempo offense. Now what's the plan, keep the porous defense off the field with a slow, 3-TE offense???
Wouldn't be shocked to see Celek somewhere else when the season starts. A lot of teams need a power TE and he's that dude. Other than that, I also wouldn't be shocked to see him stay. I liked Kelly but now I'm getting a little meh. I liked the Lane pick but I'd of rathered Geno here.
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This dude can catch the ball. I've watched this guy a bunch living in Pac 12 country and he's a freaking nightmare to defend. Needs some work to be pro-ready but I really like the pic.
