Good point I'm just saying this could be a glaring issue as the season gets going.
Esp. If 85 gets lost in the moment, but left his hands behind.
1: can a TE do their job in pass pro & fu_kin running game.
Arroyo - yes - grown man
Mallory - at times. physically limited *apply deer antler balm liberally.
2: can they hold their water at the line.
Yes Both
3: if you can snatch it , do you bring it home
Arroyo - Yes. He’s had a steady hand in limited stay at this U
Mallory - Oddly regressed in yr 2 under Lash. Hands were suspicious & big hits have found him consistently.
4: Can TE run crisp routes consistently at appropriate depth + timing ?
Arroyo has impressed for a large framed athlete. Solid route runner imo
Mallory also can run his routes + do his job at a pro level in this area. ( where we should use his skill set )
In the end, I trust coach to keep the guy in the game that can check all boxes in key moments in every game.