(S2) - PT #5 - Most Improved

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Paul DiMirio may not be the most dominant tight end. Actually, we don’t need to be charitable there. He isn’t the most dominant by a long shot. However, as the only productive tight end not currently suspended from the NSFL, he is worth taking a look at. DiMirio, a receiving tight end with negligible blocking ability, has had a very rough start in the NSFL. He’s made things even rougher for his quarterback, allowing FIVE sacks. For the sake of comparison, every other tight end in the league COMBINED has allowed SEVEN. Obviously, with that kind of blocking ability, one has to wonder why they haven’t benched him. If you are thinking it’s because he was such an asset in the passing game, you were wrong. Over his first 6 starts, DiMirio combined for 113 yards and zero touchdowns. He was, statistically, the worst starting tight end in the league. Philadelphia seemed to see something in him, though, and kept him out on the field. I’d say that gamble has paid off. Over the last six games, DiMirio has caught for 315 yards, almost triple his per game rate at the start of the year, and recorded his first touchdown. His blocking still needs improvement, but he is definitely developing into one of the better threats to line up in the slot.
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