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Indications are stronger and stronger that the Jets (ugh) are going to end up with this pick as part of a trade sending Darrelle Revis to the Bucs. That's a big move for Tampa, who had to do something to improve the worst secondary in the league last year. (Remember that the Bucs were a team that started Danny Gorrer.)
The Jets added a big speed element to their offense with Tavon Austin at #9; now at #13, they get the replacement for Mark Sanchez' security blanket, Dustin Keller. Eifert's been called the best pass-catcher in the draft, not just at TE. An outstanding athlete, he's really a very big wide receiver - I guess Jeff Fisher and Les Snead would say "in the Jared Cook mode" - and had an excellent Combine. He's a very natural receiver, tracks the ball perfectly over his shoulder, and shows soft hands, excellent technique and excellent ability to adjust to errant throws, which he'll need with Sanchez as his QB.
The fun part of this pick - it would also make complete sense if the Revis trade falls through and the Bucs stay here! I think they'd be reaching to take a corner, and I'm hard-pressed to say they've had a TE who was really any good since Jimmy Giles. You could see in their loss to the Rams how often they lacked a reliable third receiving option to Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams.
One of the most promising receivers in the draft, period, Tyler Eifert is going to open an offense up for somebody.
The Panthers are on the clock! This could be a quick one.
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