Why are there so many posters saying the Saints need a TE like its a void??? There's 2 very capable TEs plus Taysom already signed up. Adding another free agent or high draft pick TE would not be the wisest use of capital. :munch:
What the Saints need is a contested catch receiver with size to use as a weapon in the red zone and on third down. MT was that guy when not hurt but I can't see him coming back this year. Juan Johnson got a bit better at it last year, but he's still not a great contested catch guy. That role can either be filled by a big WR or a TE that you can split out. But, other than Odunze, the top WRs aren't really proven contested catch guys and he isn't likely to fall to #14. Bowers might fall to #14 and he is a contested catch guy. So, in that sense he fills a need. But, beyond filling a need, he's also a versatile guy that can take some carries and get YAC which is something this team really lacks. He seems to be a perfect fit for a Shanahan style offense.