Phil Alexander
Moderator
You guys probably know the deal by now -- after a hiatus, we're bringing the Player Spotlight threads back to the Shark Pool. For those who are new around here, the Player Spotlights are one of the main features on the site during the preseason. They're in-depth looks at key players, including pros and cons, and our staff projections. For years, we also included the best commentary from the Shark Pool. A few years ago, activity in the Pool died down and commentary fell off, but we have confidence in a resurgence.
So here's the deal. Discuss your thoughts about the player in question. We'll pick the best comments from the bunch and use them (and give you credit) in the published articles.
George Kittle has the look of a young player on the rise at a tight end position that looks especially top-heavy this season. Like many 49ers skill players, Kittle saw a bump when Jimmy Garoppolo took over at quarterback, ranking as a cumulative top-10 tight end option over the final five weeks of 2017. Kittle's ADP has risen a bit recently, but he can still be had in the 12th round of fantasy drafts, making him a potential bargain starter.
What do you guys think -- is Kittle a worthy tight end punt option you're expecting to emerge as an every-week starter? Can he maintain the fantasy value he had last year with Garoppolo? Improve upon it? Are there other players being drafted in Kittle's ADP-range that make better punt plays? Is it worth spending a mid-round pick at tight end this year if you choose not to draft Rob Gronkowski or Travis Kelce early?
Let's hear it!
So here's the deal. Discuss your thoughts about the player in question. We'll pick the best comments from the bunch and use them (and give you credit) in the published articles.
George Kittle has the look of a young player on the rise at a tight end position that looks especially top-heavy this season. Like many 49ers skill players, Kittle saw a bump when Jimmy Garoppolo took over at quarterback, ranking as a cumulative top-10 tight end option over the final five weeks of 2017. Kittle's ADP has risen a bit recently, but he can still be had in the 12th round of fantasy drafts, making him a potential bargain starter.
What do you guys think -- is Kittle a worthy tight end punt option you're expecting to emerge as an every-week starter? Can he maintain the fantasy value he had last year with Garoppolo? Improve upon it? Are there other players being drafted in Kittle's ADP-range that make better punt plays? Is it worth spending a mid-round pick at tight end this year if you choose not to draft Rob Gronkowski or Travis Kelce early?
Let's hear it!