I def understand the caution on drafting a TE first round, and there's still players I would take before him. However, I think Brock Bowers being 4th in the league in reception yards shows there's some value in drafting a first round TE.
With the Taysom thing, I think it's pretty important to continue the conversation about someone else fulfilling his role. I get they have different playstyles but the utility player archetype and advantage still applies to both players. Considering Taysom can elevate this team from bottom of the barrel to playoff contender, another guy doing even half of what he does would be huge.