Saints select TE Adam Trautman in the 3rd

Unless youre a speed based WR or an undersized CB, speed is the single most overrated trait in the NFL. And lets be real, 4.8 isnt slow for a lanky built 6'5 260 pound TE. I mean, just look at Trautman's film, more specifically, the Senior Bowl. TEs arent usually guys you send deep any ways. Sure the luxury of having speed at the position would be cool, but it isnt like he's slow. TEs do most of their damage in the seams, in the short/intermediate areas of the field, 3rd downs and in the Redzone. Pretty much the the downs and distances where sub 4.8 speed is meaningless. This is where the 6.78 3 Cone comes in to play. So what if Trautman isnt exactly a gamebreaking downfield threat. This dude will consistently bite off 8-15 yard chunks, move chains, and make teams wet themselves w/worry in the Redzone.
This. I agree wholeheartedly.