In the 2010 draft, the Ravens selected seven talented players to join the team and use their talents to make the squad even better. Each new young player is talented in their own unique way but which will have the biggest impact during their rookies season?
Answer: "Ed Pitta". That's right I fused together second round pick Ed Dickson with third round pick Dennis Pitta to form a super talented tight end capable of being a good blocker, using his above average speed to zip pass linebackers, considerable size to leap over defensive backs and remarkable route running skills to find slim openings in the middle of the field. The utilization of these two tight ends with or without Todd Heap on the field with them can be vital to the growth and development of Joe Flacco from a good quarterback into a reliable leader whom the team can depend upon in crucial 4th quarter situations.
I cannot think of too many elite quarterbacks that do not have a good tight end to turn to at critical times. Peyton Manning has Dallas Clark, Tony Romo has Jason Witten, Brett Favre has Visanthe Shiancoe, so on and so forth. Todd Heap is not washed up and can still be a presence over the middle for Flacco but is most effective when healthy. The lack of backup tight ends last year began to show as Heap suffered from more wear and tear injuries as the season progressed. Letting Heap come off the field every now and then without relinquishing a good receiver at the tight end position is what Flacco needs.
Which of the two tight ends will get more playing time this season? We don't know yet. If one jumps ahead of the other for playing time, it will happen during training camp. If neither is considered steps ahead of the other, Cam Cameron may just rotate the two in-and-out in variety of creative ways. One thing is for sure, both of these men will have an impact on the offense this upcoming season if they are physically prepared (meaning in shape and without injury).
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