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After further review...I think Phins Rock might actually be on to something this time. Both were walk-ons, both had outstanding final years at their respective schools, and they have identical 40 times. Both can be flexed. A difference I see in Pitta is his height. I've seen him listed as 6'4" and 6'5"...that inch can make a difference. Both are more receivers than blockers, but I guess that's Pitta's only downfall.

What really helped Clark elevate though (other than Manning) is definitely the system. They run virtually the same thing as Iowa did when he came out...a form of spread, 3 wides, the TE and a running back. He was usually on the end of the line and helped in the zone blocking scheme. The Colts run the exact same thing. 3 wides, a TE and a running back and most of their out of that formation is zone blocking..stretch blocking. So if you're going to draft Pitta, you'd have to think you'd want to fit him in the same type of role.

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Dallas Clark didn't have to.

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4th or 5th round i would really be interested in him ,not sure he lasts that long
i have him going in 3rd

he had limited playing time in the game ,but according to a some of my friends who watched more of the game as me did well in the game and during all the practices

andrew quarless[te] seems to be a guy who interests me as well,according to the reports did well

I watched Pitta live this year many times. He is very strong, great hands, and has good football IQ. He is also a hard worker. I would definately take him in round 4 if he is still there. BYU players usually do a bit later than they should. Austin Collie would have been a GREAT fit for Miami last year and is a future number 1 receiver/pro bowler. If we had taken him rather than Pat White we would could be focusing just on D and perhaps a RB this year.

Not really, Clark's blocking isn't exactly a focal point of the Colts offense, especially considering their ranked 32nd in rush offense, and weren't much better last year.
Regardless, you said Pitta would have to become a better blocker if he were to ever make it as a starter. Are you saying with the Dolphins? Because that was exactly my point...if you're going to draft him, utilize him like the Colts do with Clark...don't force him into something he's not. Which would be what would happen if Miami were to draft him, which is why he won't get drafted by the Dolphins.

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Well Clark suck as part of the run game. he belongs on a spread team like he is now. A lot of pick and FA get better with there situation they fall in , Not always ther skill. We are a power team we need a Heath Miller or tony gonzales tyoe that can do both

I like Dennis Pitta a good bit, but the key for him is will he be able to develop as a inline blocker. We know coming out of the BYU system he more than understands the passing game.

He has the size and has the frame to put on some additional weight as well.

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I'm looking at the combine site, and I don't see Pitta running anywhere near a 4.5

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Link?

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Dorin Dickerson has been tearing up all the drills too. I like him a lot from a measurable stand point.

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RIP Tom
RIP Tone

As with many tight ends/receivers in Wanny's system Dickerson wasn't given many opportunities. With Dickerson's size and speed he would most likely transition to receiver at the next level albeit undrafted or as a 7th round flyer.

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Went from 4.5 to 4.62

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No, I'm pretty sure you said 4.5
Regardless, I think we'd all agree that the difference between a 4.35 40 and a 4.4 is pretty big

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Yeah...I realize that. So it went from 4.5 to 4.62
Just because 4.57 was in between doesn't mean it still didn't go from 4.5 to 4.62

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What school of math properties did you go to?

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Ridiculous logic. There is a reason they put that hundredth place there...if 4.57 is the same as 4.5, why even bother specifying?
4.29 equals 4.2...what's the difference? Nothing according to you.

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4.5 is not 4.57

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