Does He Have the Wright Stuff?
Many draft analysts were critical of the Otters decision to sleep on Tight End in the draft, and even more so when they finally chose their man in the 18th round. Bulky Tight End George Wright Jr. looks more like a lineman on the field than a Tight End, as he is both shorter and heavier than his counterparts across the league. Wright showed off his tools of the trade this preseason, accumulating 7 pancake blocks and catching the sole touchdown in the opening week. That may not be enough for an offense that has appeared anemic through the preseason, as Wright was not a major passing target and even with his assistance in run blocking the Otters RBs struggled to get production. Orange County will depend on all of their skill position players this season, and Wright especially will have to be a safety valve for a young Quarterback and a critical component of the team's run first scheme.
Wright has already taken steps in that direction, spending more time training with the O-line and adding bulk to his already hefty frame. He now weighs in as the heaviest Tight End in the league and the team hopes that the added strength will improve his blocking as well as his ability to truck after the catch. It's doubtful that George Wright Jr. will be the leading receiver at his position, but he had better step it up if he wants to be anything more than an after thought.
Many draft analysts were critical of the Otters decision to sleep on Tight End in the draft, and even more so when they finally chose their man in the 18th round. Bulky Tight End George Wright Jr. looks more like a lineman on the field than a Tight End, as he is both shorter and heavier than his counterparts across the league. Wright showed off his tools of the trade this preseason, accumulating 7 pancake blocks and catching the sole touchdown in the opening week. That may not be enough for an offense that has appeared anemic through the preseason, as Wright was not a major passing target and even with his assistance in run blocking the Otters RBs struggled to get production. Orange County will depend on all of their skill position players this season, and Wright especially will have to be a safety valve for a young Quarterback and a critical component of the team's run first scheme.
Wright has already taken steps in that direction, spending more time training with the O-line and adding bulk to his already hefty frame. He now weighs in as the heaviest Tight End in the league and the team hopes that the added strength will improve his blocking as well as his ability to truck after the catch. It's doubtful that George Wright Jr. will be the leading receiver at his position, but he had better step it up if he wants to be anything more than an after thought.