TE can make a world of difference. Greg Olsen was Cam's number 1 target last year which helped get them to a super bowl. Gronk's throwing up great numbers in NE. You need a good TE as a safety blanket. Phins need help on D, but I want the best player available in round 1. Afterwards, load up on D.
Gronk is a rare player. There isn't even a Greg Olsen in this draft, IMO. Fins need to fix that defense. Also, they already have Landry who made the most catches in the league from the slot as a security blanket .
Think Howard actually compares well to Olsen.
doesnt have the route tree or the hands...
I think you're looking too much at his stats and stuff instead of the actual talent he possess. According to PFF he's only dropped like 2 catchable passes this year and like 1 last year. So I think his hands are fine.
I mean I hope Njoku goes before him, but it's just not gunna happen. Wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if he ends up having a better career, but Howard is a legit 1st round draft pick.