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Revamping of tight end position continues
Nothing to rival the quarterback fireworks of the past week, but the team made a couple of moves today, re-signing tight end Greg Estandia and defensive back Ray Ventrone.
Estandia, picked up off waivers from Jacksonville last September, played in four games with four catches for 45 yards. He’s 6-foot-8, 266 pounds, similar to Jake Ballard from Ohio State, who is coming out this year.
Quietly, the Browns are revamping the tight end position. Last week they dumped Steve Heiden and signed Ben Watson.
They also have holdover Robert Royal and the intriguing Evan Moore, who popped off the practice squad last season to average 13 yards per reception over the last five games. Eight of his 12 grabs went for first downs.
Is there a Kellen Winslow Jr. in this bunch? Assuredly not. But Moore at least helps make up for the fourth-round bust that was Martin Rucker. You know, the tight end Phil Savage drafted and Eric Mangini took one look at and cut.
Ventrone signed with the Browns as a free agent last September and had 12 special teams tackles, third on the team.
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By Ryan
March 17, 2010 11:07 AM | Link to this
Nothing flashy about this TE group, but I like what I see. I think the Browns have pretty good depth at this position. Ben Watson will keep a lot of defenses honest this season and should be a great checkoff option for Delhomme. I know it’s early, but I can’t help but feel good about the direction the new regime has the team headed in.
By Matt from NW Ohio
March 17, 2010 11:45 AM | Link to this
I hope they don’t cast Evan Moore aside. He showed that he can catch the ball. Here is how the depth chart at TE should be- Watson, Moore, Royal, and then Estandia. Don’t need to draft a TE in my opinion
By chad from waterville,oh
March 19, 2010 3:51 PM | Link to this
Need the multi-purpose tight ends block and catch, block and make the needed catch. Make the physical possession catches. GOT TO HAVE IT!