How to replace Jared Cook in the 4th round

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNFSMEzFV40

 

[tahoe]

With his super slow 40 time he needs to be a TE... Id be ok with it though

 

[BonifayRam]

Snead would be very happy seeing either Tyler Higbee or Nick Vannett still on the board with the #110 pick. Some lesser talents should be on the board when Snead is ready to make his 4th rd pick like H-Back/Move TE Thomas Duarte or other solid TE's like Ben Braunecker & Jake McGee.

 

[BatteringRambo]

I don't know much about the tight ends in this draft, so maybe trading for this one could be possible.

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[OldSchool]

Do we need to spend a fourth on a tackle dummy? It catches as well as Cookie.

 

[Memento]

I'd scream in joy if we got Wilson. He's the guy I've wanted from the start.

 

[LACHAMP46]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2000078/jerell-adams

JERELL ADAMS, TE
SCHOOL: SOUTH CAROLINA | CONFERENCE: SEC
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: SENIOR | HOMETOWN: PINEWOOD, SC
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-5 / 247 LBS.

PLAYER OVERVIEW
Adams finished his career as a Gamecock with 66 receptions for 977 yards and seven touchdowns, not bad for a player Steve Spurrier thought might play defense.


Adams was a highly coveted four-star recruit (Summerton (S.C.)/Scotts Branch High School), where he played quarterback, tight end, linebacker and defensive end. He even was the team's punter. Adams also started on the basketball team as a power forward. He signed with South Carolina, but had to spend the 2011 season at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy before re-signing with the Gamecocks in 2012.
During his first season in Columbia, Adams was a freshman All-SEC tight end after catching four passes for 90 yards and a score in nine games. In 2013, he played in all 13 games, starting once. Adams caught 13 passes for 187 yards and two touchdown receptions. In 2014, his production rose once again, catching 21 passes for 279 yards and one touchdown.
In 2015, Adams was the team's second-leading receiver with 28 receptions for 421 yards and three touchdowns.
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
STRENTHS: Long and rangy tight end prospect who runs well. He starred as a power forward in high school and still looks the part with his frame and build. Adams is deceptively fast for his size because of long stride. He's already tall (6-6) but even a bigger target because of his outstanding length.
Adams can line up in-line next to a tackle, off-set or split out. He uses his size to his advantage, whether it's putting his body on a defender or showing a large catch radius. His route-running is solid and he can create separation out of his breaks. At his best with the ball in the air because he can go get it. He has soft hands and shows the ability to pluck the ball right out of the air.
Does a good job at the point of attack in the run game. Not necessarily a powerful drive blocker but he does a nice job of moving his feet and using his big body to steer defenders away from the action to create a running lane.
WEAKNESSES: While Adams has good size, especially his height and long arms, he will certainly need to add bulk and strength to his frame to compete in today's NFL. He will also need to be more physical at the point of attack in the run game with his blocking. Added weight and strength would definitely help him there.
Also needs to continue to sharpen his route-running skills. For a big man Adams shows he runs very well, but added quickness would help. At times he does look a tad stiff.
COMPARES TO: Ladarius Green, San Diego Chargers - At this stage of his career, Adams is very similar to Green. They are roughly the same size and build, though Adams may be a tad faster.
IN OUR VIEW: Adams is an intriguing prospect simply because of his combination of size, speed and hands. Certainly, he will have a chance to wow NFL scouts during the pre-draft process. On the other hand, he didn't exactly light the SEC on fire and finished with a modest body of work.
Granted, South Carolina's offense wasn't potent in 2015. Still, his production got better in each of his four seasons in Columbia. Adams looks like a possible mid-round pick but more likely a late-rounder. He could be a nice value pick and a NFL prospect with upside.
--Jame Newberg (1/11/16)
PLAYER LOWDOWN
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD 20 YD 10 YD 225 BENCH VERTICAL JUMP BROAD SHUTTLE 3-CONE DRILL
4.64 2.72 1.64 - 32 1/2 9'9" 4.31 7.05

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http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1888046/temarrick-hemingway


TEMARRICK HEMINGWAY, TE
SCHOOL: SOUTH CAROLINA STATE | CONFERENCE: MEAC
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: SENIOR | HOMETOWN: LORIS, SC
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-5 / 244 LBS
PLAYER OVERVIEW
A no-star wide receiver recruit, Hemingway grew up in a small town and weighed only 180-pounds out of high school, causing him to go under-recruited by FBS programs. A three-year starter at South Carolina State, he was used as a versatile "Y" tight end and lined up inline, wing and in the slot, running mostly short-to-intermediate routes.
Hemingway started every game as a senior in 2015 and finished with 38 receptions for 418 yards and one touchdown, earning First Team All-MEAC and All-American honors. His 2015 campaign earned him an invitation to the 2016 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
STRENGTHS: Skyscraper with arms and projectable frame. Uses his reach to extend and highpoint, climbing the ladder. Big-bodied target to split defenders and manipulate the middle of the field. Long, fluid strides to accelerate off the line of scrimmage and threaten the seam. Flexible lower body to make strong cuts and create separation at the stem. Smooth route-runner, using patience and body fakes to sell patterns.
Stabs at the catch point, not allowing traffic to alter his focus. Good pop at initial contact as a blocker. Worked hard to develop his frame, adding 60+ pounds since arriving at South Carolina State. Well-respected individual and earned the 2015 Walter Payton Achievement Award, which is given to the student-athlete in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge who best shows character and team spirit.

WEAKNESSES: Lean-limbed and lacks prototypical thickness and build for the position. One-gear athlete and lacks variety in his routes. Most of his patterns were within seven yards of the line of scrimmage and didn't give the secondary much to worry about on film. Picks and chooses his aggressiveness at the catch point.
Not doing much after contact as a ballcarrier and doesn't run as big as he looks. Holds the ball too loose, leading to fumbles. Upright blocker and struggles to sustain. Late to recognize blocking angles and gain proper positioning. Below average career production, especially in the end zone with only two combined touchdowns the last two seasons.
IN OUR VIEW: Even though he is incredibly raw in several areas, Hemmingway is an intriguing size/speed athlete with upside to secure a NFL roster spot if given time to develop his power and mental toughness - day three developmental tight end in the mold of Ladarius Green.
Dane Brugler (3/8/16)
PLAYER LOWDOWN
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD 20 YD 10 YD 225 BENCH VERTICAL JUMP BROAD SHUTTLE 3-CONE DRILL
4.71 2.76 1.67 18 30 1/2 9'7" 4.31 6.88

Lets try the S. Carolina's one more time.....

 

[Merlin]

I like Wilson, might even take him round 3 tbh, round 4 would be sweet.

My preferred round 4 TE is Bryce Williams. Dude is a bad MFer and criminally underrated:

 

[jrry32]

I like Tyler Higbee. But he might go in the 3rd. Why De'Runnya? Doesn't have Cook's athleticism and isn't really physical enough to make people believe he's a TE. I'd rather have Cajuste or Duarte.

 

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Why De'Runnya? Doesn't have Cook's athleticism and isn't really physical enough to make people believe he's a TE.

I think he's more athletic than Cook, personally. Hips look much more fluid to me, and he possesses a bigger desire to go up for the ball and has more agility, IMO. Admittedly he's not very stout at the POA, but that's what NFL conditioning programs are for.

 

[jrry32]

I think he's more athletic than Cook, personally. Hips look much more fluid to me, and he possesses a bigger desire to go up for the ball and has more agility, IMO. Admittedly he's not very stout at the POA, but that's what NFL conditioning programs are for.

I hate to use Combine numbers but they reinforced what I saw on the field. Really bleh athlete. Cook's freaky athletic. Although, you're right that Cook is stiff in the hips while De'Runnya cuts better. But De'Runnya was also playing at 225-230. Cook was at 250+.

I wasn't really impressed with Wilson's physicality and ability to go up and get the ball. He uses his body well to box out defenders but he's not dominant in the air. My issue is that he's a total tweener. Has TE athleticism with WR size and mentality. JMO but Cajuste and Duarte are better tweeners.

The most disappointing thing for me watching him was the lack of physicality. I want big WRs to bully DBs. Mike Evans, Alshon Jeffery, and Kelvin Benjamin all did that in college. They imposed their will on smaller guys. Wilson seemed to want to finesse it. It's hard to change that mindset.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I'd rather pick WR Mike Thomas from Southern Mississippi to add another deep threat. Forgo TE this year if need be.

I really like Jerrell Adams as a TE though, if the Rams felt like going that way.

 

[Corbin]

I'd rather pick WR Mike Thomas from Southern Mississippi to add another deep threat. Forgo TE this year if need be.

I really like Jerrell Adams as a TE though, if the Rams felt like going that way.

I really feel Thomas is going to be special. He reminds me not of a GOAT but like a Bruce or a Reed tbh.