re: Opinions on Jimmy Graham not making the top 100 list?

Mostly yes because that is where the TE position is trending. Blocking is important but it has definitely become a secondary attribute. Teams aren't drafting blocking TEs high in the draft and they are not getting paid the big bucks.

So how do you get in position to score? You make catches and gain yards. The TEs that can catch like top WRs are the ones that teams are looking for.

And despite what some people think, Gronk is NOT a top tier blocking TE. He is good at it and is certainly one of the better ones that can also catch. But he does not block like a lineman.

And Tony is no slouch at blocking. He isn't as strong at the point of attack but has good technique and seals well.

Yes Graham isn't as good of a blocker but he isn't horrible at it like some people make him out to be. And last year he had an injury that makes it damn near impossible to block well. I think it's wiser to judge where he'll be as a blocker based on how he does this year.