Why isn't anybody talking about OJ Howard?

Discussion in 'NFL Draft' started by 14u2ponder, Feb 20, 2017.

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  1. JCBRAVE

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    Are we really about to sink the 5th overall pick into a guy we're going to keep in to block half the time?

    Walker is not a good enough blocker to be the guy staying in to help keep Mariota up right, that job should belong to the 2nd TE. And talk about a waste of a guys abilities, neither Walker or Howard are guys you want left back to block, you want those 2 reigning terror in open space with the ball in their hands.


    Howard is a great player but I just dont think we go Howard at 5 while our secondary is hemorrhaging yards out their ass.
     
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  2. xhrr

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    Still can't grasp that Walker is a good to above average blocking TE. Having two of them who can block and have the ability to put up catches and yards makes this offense vastly less predictable. Nobody was worried about Fasano when he was on the field you knew he was only blocking. Howard and Walker on the field you now have no idea. He's more important to this offense than a WR as much as I love Davis.

    But hey if you want to draft secondary for the sake of drafting secondary go ahead. I'm just hoping JRob understands you don't get position locked and solely focus on filling a need.
     
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  3. ImATitan

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    I can't get behind the idea of a TE at 5, but I agree adding Howard to this offense would have a monumental impact on our game.

    What a disgusting TE duo that can both block & win 1-v-1 matchups routinely.

    Howard may have more of a positive affect on Mariota than any WR would
     
  4. TitansWrath

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    So then what is your issue with doing it at 5?

    I think many of you are too hung up on value.

    Draft picks exist to make your team better. I honestly do not think there will be any player available at 5 that will have a larger impact on making this a better team.

    The only other player I'd consider at 5 (barring something weird like garret being available) would be lattimore.
     
  5. ImATitan

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    I won't throw my remote at my TV if Titans pick Howard #5
     
  6. TitansWrath

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    I mean, my thing is (assuming we can't trade down) just get a stud at five and another at 18. I don't really care about position and value too much.

    Anything other than QB, RB, and OL is fine. Just get difference makers.
     
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  7. PRAY IV M3RCY

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    That is what Howard would be in our offense. He is a safer prospect than any CB or WR in the draft.
     
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