Motown Bombers Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Watching the highlights of LaPorta, he kind of looks like Ebron except he hangs on to the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLion Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, buddha said: well we got backup tight end all sewn up! next stop, third in the rotation guard! Backup TE? Who's ahead of LaPorta on the depth chart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 minute ago, KL2 said: LaPorta is less athletic on the field If LaPorta was an inch taller they'd probably have nearly identical RAS scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I wonder if Branch is this year's Nakobe Dean. He's hanging around after having mock projections in the teens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 when you have a chance to grab a key piece from thelat 2022 powerhouse iowa offense, you just have to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I still wouldn't be opposed to drafting an X receiver if one is available. Go all in on the offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, NYLion said: Backup TE? Who's ahead of LaPorta on the depth chart? i just said that because the scouting report said high end #2 tight end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Just now, buddha said: when you have a chance to grab a key piece from thelat 2022 powerhouse iowa offense, you just have to do it. I blew through my reactions today this morning, so I think I'll start creating my own. For this post: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLion Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, buddha said: i just said that because the scouting report said high end #2 tight end. Ok gotcha. I can see why this would give people Hock flashbacks but I think LaPorta is more dynamic. Of course it was hard to tell because Iowa didn't have a QB worth a damn but he looks the part. Edited April 28, 2023 by NYLion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMarsh Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I think there's still a few solid DBs left before you hit another drop off so I think it would be wise for Brad to snag one of them with this next pick and not risk waiting or else you may end up with one that is a tier or 2 lower. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, KL2 said: LaPorta is less athletic on the field Probably a good thing. TJ’s athleticism trying stupid stuff to extend plays landed him on season ending IR twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports_Freak Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, buddha said: i just said that because the scouting report said high end #2 tight end. Way to take it out of context. "He is in the Austin Hooper mold and projects as a low-end TE1 or high-end TE2 on an NFL depth chart." And evading the question. Who do you see as our TE1? Edited April 28, 2023 by Sports_Freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious D Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 So, Stafford for Goff, Jamo, Gibbs and LaPorta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Tenacious D said: So, Stafford for Goff, Jamo, Gibbs and LaPorta? And Melifonwu. Can't forget Melifonwu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatkoVarda Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said: I still wouldn't be opposed to drafting an X receiver if one is available. Go all in on the offense. Tillman for size; Hyatt for speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 They're building this offense to Goff's strength. Imagine the play action passes with Gibbs in the backfield and St Brown, LaPorta and/or Williams running crosses all over the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMarsh Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 LaPorta scouting report and stats show that he is really good at breaking tackles, I don't remember if Hock was like that in college too but I always felt that was something he was lacking with the Lions atleast from my vantage point. It just seemed to me that as soon as a guy put a hand on him he was going down, rarely did it seem like he would break tackles for more YAC. One of his last or maybe his last game here where he had that real monster game was one of the few times we ever seen it. Hopefully LaPorta can make plays like Hock did in that game more consistently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Sonics Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 Who do you want with the next pick? Keeanu? Ringo? Hooker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Just now, RandyMarsh said: LaPorta scouting report and stats show that he is really good at breaking tackles, I don't remember if Hock was like that in college too but I always felt that was something he was lacking with the Lions atleast from my vantage point. It just seemed to me that as soon as a guy put a hand on him he was going down, rarely did it seem like he would break tackles for more YAC. One of his last or maybe his last game here where he had that real monster game was one of the few times we ever seen it. Hopefully LaPorta can make plays like Hock did in that game more consistently. Coupled with Montgomery, it seems to be a trait the Lions value. Which I understand. When the goal is to make it ten yards in 3-4 tries, a single missed tackle can be the difference between 0 and 3 points, or 3 and 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Sonics Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 I didn't think they needed a TE. The three-headed post-hock group was really good. They all had huge plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 minute ago, RandyMarsh said: LaPorta scouting report and stats show that he is really good at breaking tackles, I don't remember if Hock was like that in college too but I always felt that was something he was lacking with the Lions atleast from my vantage point. It just seemed to me that as soon as a guy put a hand on him he was going down, rarely did it seem like he would break tackles for more YAC. One of his last or maybe his last game here where he had that real monster game was one of the few times we ever seen it. Hopefully LaPorta can make plays like Hock did in that game more consistently. Just watching the highlights of LaPorta and he looks faster than Hockenson and looks like a wide receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Sonics Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said: LaPorta scouting report and stats show that he is really good at breaking tackles, I don't remember if Hock was like that in college too but I always felt that was something he was lacking with the Lions atleast from my vantage point. It just seemed to me that as soon as a guy put a hand on him he was going down, rarely did it seem like he would break tackles for more YAC. One of his last or maybe his last game here where he had that real monster game was one of the few times we ever seen it. Hopefully LaPorta can make plays like Hock did in that game more consistently. Plus, he's got Tegrity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 ESPN goes to playoff basketball and immediately watches their ratings tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 9 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said: Way to take it out of context. "He is in the Austin Hooper mold and projects as a low-end TE1 or high-end TE2 on an NFL depth chart." And evading the question. Who do you see as our TE1? i dont see anyone as a real TE1. they now have a lot of TE2s. i dont think it matters as long as ben johnson is calling plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said: They're building this offense to Goff's strength. Imagine the play action passes with Gibbs in the backfield and St Brown, LaPorta and/or Williams running crosses all over the field. now they need that X guy to stretch the field. even more than that, they need a db. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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