2013 Season tight ends

I just read a free article on BBI that assessed the tight end position for LSU this year. It tended to agree with the consensus that I've been seeing about that position. I disagree with the conclusion that Dillon Gordon will not be a big factor as a pass catching tight end.

Everybody sees Gordon, at 6'5" and 280, as pretty much just a blocker for the run game, especially in goal line situations. BBI predicted he would catch 3 or 4 balls this year. I think he'll catch at least that many TD passes! The dude was a very good basketball player on a very good team in High school, and he was also a pitcher on the baseball team. Writers, get a clue!! The kid's an athlete and can catch the football! He caught a 15 yard TD in the Spring game. Also, OC Cam is known for incorporating TEs into the passing game. Gordon should be a threat to catch a pass in every short yardage situation. I hope he makes 2nd and 3rd and short a whole lot tougher for the opposition to defend. I also hope that his threat to step across the line of scrimmage and catch a quick pass for a first down or TD will make it easier for running backs to get that 2-3 yards. It should.

I think the other tight ends will all contribute. LSU will step up the pace on offense this season until games are in-hand. That means a lot more offensive plays run. If Gordon is healthy, I think he catches at least 15 passes this season.

I know Travis Dickson is coming into his own and is a good receiver. I believe that DeSean Smith is going to be a great receiver out of the TE spot and that Logan Stokes brings a solid TE skill set. I just disagree with the consensus that says Dillon Gordon won't be much of a factor in the LSU passing offense.

What say you?