Clark, Stocker, and Two Smoking Tight Ends
I agree with Ken Kelly’s analysis. Kellen Winslow was dealt out of Tampa for two reasons:
- His contract was far too rich given his production; and
- The front office and coaches have faith in Luke Stocker as their future starter.
Personally, I think the future is a lot closer than many people realize. Stocker is a well-rounded tight end who, by his own GM’s admission, is an every-down player. He reminds me a lot of Heath Miller and Jason Witten.
Ignore the Dallas Clark signing. He’s simply a veteran insurance piece brought on to mentor Stocker. Unless he bounces back with his receiving skills, his subpar blocking skills make him a liability even in two tight end sets. Given his contract, unless he wows in camp, he’ll probably be cut before his $2.7 million salary becomes guaranteed.