A TE who can really block in this draft. Tommy Tremble

[Joel Buchsbaum]

I don’t understand why Ebron is treated like this on here. I had serious doubts about his hands but he played well.

This idea that our TE to be a Heath Miller clone needs to stop.

We aren’t getting another Heath, Big Snack or Hines.. let go and let God.

I agree we need another blocking TE but Ebron is a weapon. No one should care what bad franchises say about players who leave. Ebron could probably right a book about how bad the Detroit FO has been while he was there.

Do you think Ebron is worth 8.5 million on the cap. He's a weak blocker. For example Ju-ju and Claypool blocked better as receivers. Ebron is part of the reason we had issues running the ball and he dropped too many as a receiver.

Yeah he's a taller receiver type with some speed that can look good in games. But he's so inconstant, do you really trust him to convert on 3rd down? His catch percent of 61.5 % is on the low side. Averaging 37.2 yards a game as a pass catcher is pretty low relative to how limited he is and how much he's getting compensated.

Ebron is to be paid 8.5 million on the cap next season. If the Steelers cut him, they get back $6,000,000

Hmmm....If ony we had a solid #2 TE. Well see if we could find one on the draft, as $6,000,000 could buy a quality free agent, or just save enough cap space.

[steeler_george]

Do you think Ebron is worth 8.5 million on the cap. He's a weak blocker. For example Ju-ju and Claypool blocked better as receivers. Ebron is part of the reason we had issues running the ball and he dropped too many as a receiver.

Yeah he's a taller receiver type with some speed that can look good in games. But he's so inconstant, do you really trust him to convert on 3rd down? His catch percent of 61.5 % is on the low side. Averaging 37.2 yards a game as a pass catcher is pretty low relative to how limited he is and how much he's getting compensated.

Ebron is to be paid 8.5 million on the cap next season. If the Steelers cut him, they get back $6,000,000

Hmmm....If ony we had a solid #2 TE. Well see if we could find one on the draft, as $6,000,000 could buy a quality free agent, or just save enough cap space.

What is the difference between Ebron ( 6-4, 253) and Claypool ( 6-4 238 )?
besides 15 pounds! position wise...

[feltdizz]

Do you think Ebron is worth 8.5 million on the cap. He's a weak blocker. For example Ju-ju and Claypool blocked better as receivers. Ebron is part of the reason we had issues running the ball and he dropped too many as a receiver.

Yeah he's a taller receiver type with some speed that can look good in games. But he's so inconstant, do you really trust him to convert on 3rd down? His catch percent of 61.5 % is on the low side. Averaging 37.2 yards a game as a pass catcher is pretty low relative to how limited he is and how much he's getting compensated.

Ebron is to be paid 8.5 million on the cap next season. If the Steelers cut him, they get back $6,000,000

Hmmm....If ony we had a solid #2 TE. Well see if we could find one on the draft, as $6,000,000 could buy a quality free agent, or just save enough cap space.

Ebron was fine last year. Didn’t he have the game winning TD vs Dallas last year?

His ypc will improve IF we stop throwing the ball .5 seconds after the snap and let guys get downfield.

I don’t remember too many drops last year. I think some people are using his past in Detroit against him last year.

[feltdizz]

What is the difference between Ebron ( 6-4, 253) and Claypool ( 6-4 238 )?
besides 15 pounds! position wise...

The difference is where they line up and who covers them. Its easier to get Ebron on a LB and exploit that matchup.

I would like to see how Canada uses him before running him out of town

[hawaiiansteel]

Ebron was fine last year. Didn’t he have the game winning TD vs Dallas last year?

I had the Steelers against the Cowgirls in my Survivor league that game.

I'll always like Ebron for that play!

[whatever]

Do you think Ebron is worth 8.5 million on the cap. He's a weak blocker. For example Ju-ju and Claypool blocked better as receivers. Ebron is part of the reason we had issues running the ball and he dropped too many as a receiver.

Yeah he's a taller receiver type with some speed that can look good in games. But he's so inconstant, do you really trust him to convert on 3rd down? His catch percent of 61.5 % is on the low side. Averaging 37.2 yards a game as a pass catcher is pretty low relative to how limited he is and how much he's getting compensated.

Ebron is to be paid 8.5 million on the cap next season. If the Steelers cut him, they get back $6,000,000

Hmmm....If ony we had a solid #2 TE. Well see if we could find one on the draft, as $6,000,000 could buy a quality free agent, or just save enough cap space.

Ebron ranks #14th in catches, yards and tds.
I’m not sure that justifies his pay.

[feltdizz]

I had the Steelers against the Cowgirls in my Survivor league that game.

I'll always like Ebron for that play!

He made it look easy too.

I had serious doubts about Ebron but I truly believe most of the criticism isn’t based on his play last year. Its his smile after that drop or congratulating Josh Allen after losing to the Bills.

What people don’t realize is some players are friends or may have the same agent or trained together in the offseason.

[feltdizz]

Ebron ranks #14th in catches, yards and tds.
I’m not sure that justifies his pay.

I agree 100% if we plan on running the same 5 yard passing attack next year.

This year Ebron was the 15th highest paid TE.

Vance was the 12th.

[whatever]

I agree 100% if we plan on running the same 5 yard passing attack next year.

This year Ebron was the 15th highest paid TE.

Vance was the 12th.

Yup, and Vance was a waste of money.

[Steel Maniac]

In my mind Tremble should really be player we try to get. According to where the other TEs go before him, it may take our 3rd round pick. That said, he’s a great blocker that would help our running game a lot and has some upside as a receiver. Pair him with Ebron for one year and then let him be the #1.

There going to be looking at different ways to get the run game going. And this isn't a bad idea at all.

[Ghost]

I know this is a TE thread but how about utilizing the Fullback we paid millions a year to help get the running game going.

[feltdizz]

I know this is a TE thread but how about utilizing the Fullback we paid millions a year to help get the running game going.

Hopefully Canada uses him more.

[Joel Buchsbaum]

Ebron ranks #14th in catches, yards and tds.
I’m not sure that justifies his pay.

Where are you seeing this? He's 57th overall in terms of catches, tied for 52nd in touchdowns and 81st in yards. All for a 2021 cap number of 8.5 million and he's awful as a block. If cut, we get back, $6,000,000. Enough to buy a good Offensive lineman who starts in free agency, or extend big Al for a few seasons. In my opinion he's not a good character team guy.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2020/receiving.htm

[Steel Maniac]

Multiple needs on the O-line; multiple needs at linebacker ( depth and quality ) ; upgrading the running back corps and adding a TE who can block all adds up to Colbert needing to trade down twice with the #24 position to stockpile picks to adequately fix the areas of need on this team.

But I’m reading that Colbert will wait to see who’s at 24 before pulling a trade back because he’s looking at a certain QB.

[hawaiiansteel]

But I’m reading that Colbert will wait to see who’s at 24 before pulling a trade back because he’s looking at a certain QB.

got a link?