Eric Ebron is one of the top players on my personal big board at any position because while he may look like a one-dimensional pass catcher on the surface, he has the upside in both blocking and receiving to really be a true complete dual threat. His ability to create after the catch is second to none in this tight end class and really, the skill set he brings couldn't be a better fit for what I imagine the Giants will be trying to do.
The bottom line for me is this: I think it's time for us to forget pigeonholing some players as "TE" because that is where they are assigned by some arbitrary force. If they can get on the field, get a mismatch, are big, are fast, can run routes, and catch the ball, I don't care if they are a RB, WR, FB, half back, H-back, TE, whatever.
We shouldn't have to keep saying, "oh, do you think it's worth it to invest in a tight end in the first round? I'd rather go wide receiver."
No. The thinking should be I want someone who will make the biggest difference for this offense. Eric Ebron is one of the top players in the draft in this regard. We can only hope that McAdoo and company think the same way. Time to throw away labels and put the best players on the field.
