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Adam Trautman has to take the next leap in 2021
Posted on 5/17/21 at 4:40 pm
Posted on 5/17/21 at 4:40 pm
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The Saints‘ tight end position has seen heavy turnover this offseason and that’s why it’s very important for former third-round pick Adam Trautman to progress mightily this year. New Orleans lost Jared Cook to the Chargers and Josh Hill to Detroit (who then retired not long after), so the position looks much different than it did a year ago.
Trautman was taken by the Saints in round three a year ago after putting up monster numbers for the Dayton Flyers. He had 70 receptions and 916 yards during his final year at Dayton and the Saints knew he’d be a project tight end when they took him simply due to playing outside of the Power-5.
His rookie year didn’t see him do much for the Saints offense, catching just 15 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown through 15 games and six starts. Cook was the primary starter for the Saints last year though and that was New Orleans’ plan all along.
With Cook departing in free agency, however, the time is now for Trautman to step up and prove he was worthy of a third-round selection. The Saints also signed Nick Vannett this offseason in the hopes that he could be a nice No. 2 option but Trautman is the one they want carrying the load at the position.
The Saints are depending on Adam Trautman to be more of a force in the offense.
Where Trautman did impress as a rookie was what he did as a blocker, helping open holes in the run game for Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray to do the typical damage they’re used to doing. Considering Dayton didn’t lean on Trautman to block all that much, seeing him do that at the professional level was a good sign of what’s to come.
Back in March, John Sigler of Saints Wire wrote about Trautman being the No. 1 tight end this season. Sigler offered this analysis:
"There’s plenty of reasons to think he’ll step up and succeed, but let’s temper those expectations a bit. He finished ninth on the team in targets (16), totaling 15 receptions for 171 receiving yards and just one touchdown catch. Asking him to triple those numbers would be a tall task, but that’s what it would take for him to approach 500 receiving yards. And don’t underestimate the loss of his position coach Dan Campbell, who’s now the head coach of the Detroit Lions."
The loss of Campbell can’t be overstated here. He took the head coaching job in Detroit and that’s another blow for the position as a whole.
I also liked what Sigler said about how Saints fans shouldn’t expect Trautman to triple his numbers from a season ago because that’s asking a lot of him. To go from 171 yards to over 1,000 between year one and year two isn’t the most realistic expectation but hoping he gets over the 500-yard mark and becomes more of a red-zone target is a loftier goal for the Dayton product.
The Saints‘ tight end position has seen heavy turnover this offseason and that’s why it’s very important for former third-round pick Adam Trautman to progress mightily this year. New Orleans lost Jared Cook to the Chargers and Josh Hill to Detroit (who then retired not long after), so the position looks much different than it did a year ago.
Trautman was taken by the Saints in round three a year ago after putting up monster numbers for the Dayton Flyers. He had 70 receptions and 916 yards during his final year at Dayton and the Saints knew he’d be a project tight end when they took him simply due to playing outside of the Power-5.
His rookie year didn’t see him do much for the Saints offense, catching just 15 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown through 15 games and six starts. Cook was the primary starter for the Saints last year though and that was New Orleans’ plan all along.
With Cook departing in free agency, however, the time is now for Trautman to step up and prove he was worthy of a third-round selection. The Saints also signed Nick Vannett this offseason in the hopes that he could be a nice No. 2 option but Trautman is the one they want carrying the load at the position.
The Saints are depending on Adam Trautman to be more of a force in the offense.
Where Trautman did impress as a rookie was what he did as a blocker, helping open holes in the run game for Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray to do the typical damage they’re used to doing. Considering Dayton didn’t lean on Trautman to block all that much, seeing him do that at the professional level was a good sign of what’s to come.
Back in March, John Sigler of Saints Wire wrote about Trautman being the No. 1 tight end this season. Sigler offered this analysis:
"There’s plenty of reasons to think he’ll step up and succeed, but let’s temper those expectations a bit. He finished ninth on the team in targets (16), totaling 15 receptions for 171 receiving yards and just one touchdown catch. Asking him to triple those numbers would be a tall task, but that’s what it would take for him to approach 500 receiving yards. And don’t underestimate the loss of his position coach Dan Campbell, who’s now the head coach of the Detroit Lions."
The loss of Campbell can’t be overstated here. He took the head coaching job in Detroit and that’s another blow for the position as a whole.
I also liked what Sigler said about how Saints fans shouldn’t expect Trautman to triple his numbers from a season ago because that’s asking a lot of him. To go from 171 yards to over 1,000 between year one and year two isn’t the most realistic expectation but hoping he gets over the 500-yard mark and becomes more of a red-zone target is a loftier goal for the Dayton product.
This post was edited on 5/17/21 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 5/17/21 at 5:49 pm to GMoney2600
he's ready. I think he'll be good. Like the article said, he was 9th in targets last year with 16. But he had 15 catches. I think 45 catches and 500 yards is pretty doable.
This post was edited on 5/17/21 at 9:23 pm
Posted on 5/17/21 at 5:50 pm to GMoney2600
I think the kid has the talent & is now the clear #1 TE. It’s his year to step up & start playing for the contract coming down the road. Certainly worth a fantasy 15th round second TE :-)
Posted on 5/17/21 at 6:05 pm to GMoney2600
He may not be as athletic as Jimmy Graham was and this was one of the best TE seasons in history with a QB playing in his prime at a HOF level but to suggest that reaching 500 yards in today's NFL as a starting TE is some monumental task seems laughable
Jimmy's first 2 NFL seasons
31 catches 356 yards 5 TDs
99 catches 1310 yards 11 TDs
Jimmy also was a part time rookie TE with Shockey still on the roster
Jimmy's first 2 NFL seasons
31 catches 356 yards 5 TDs
99 catches 1310 yards 11 TDs
Jimmy also was a part time rookie TE with Shockey still on the roster
This post was edited on 5/17/21 at 6:07 pm
Posted on 5/17/21 at 6:38 pm to GMoney2600
Him being a good blocker was a very pleasant surprise. I think that’s why SP has enough confidence in rolling with him in year 2
Posted on 5/17/21 at 6:50 pm to partywiththelombardi
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He may not be as athletic as Jimmy Graham
No, he’s faster and a way better blocker.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 9:56 am to GMoney2600
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And don’t underestimate the loss of his position coach Dan Campbell, who’s now the head coach of the Detroit Lions."
The loss of Campbell can’t be overstated here. He took the head coaching job in Detroit and that’s another blow for the position as a whole.
Dumb reporter. Yes, Dan Campbell is gone, but who replaces him?
Dan Roushar, formerly the Saints' O Line coach, who has done a great job with that group, and oh by the way, previously coached the tight ends before becoming OL coach.
Before you call it a "blow for the position as a whole" maybe do a minute of research.
Posted on 5/18/21 at 10:05 am to Roovelroe
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Dumb reporter. Yes, Dan Campbell is gone, but who replaces him?
Dan Roushar, formerly the Saints' O Line coach, who has done a great job with that group, and oh by the way, previously coached the tight ends before becoming OL coach.
Before you call it a "blow for the position as a whole" maybe do a minute of research.
settle down Dan.
Posted on 5/19/21 at 6:05 am to touchdownjeebus
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No, he’s faster and a way better blocker.
Jimmy ran a 4.56. Trautman ran a 4.8. He is a much better blocker though
Posted on 5/19/21 at 7:11 pm to partywiththelombardi
We have a stronger faster jimmy.. Should be nice
Posted on 5/19/21 at 11:02 pm to Mpd31
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Jimmy ran a 4.56. Trautman ran a 4.8. He is a much better blocker though
I stand corrected.
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