By Michael Bennett
Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is not washed up, but he is 30 and it seems like his body is 40.
In any event, he won’t be in Philly for the 2021 season.
Pro Football Focus has noticed, and has rated the Birds’ Dallas Goedert the 5th-best tight end in the NFL:
Goedert splitting the field with Zach Ertz to begin his career has created a situation where many don’t realize just how good he has been.
George Kittle is held high as the shining example of a “dual-threat” tight end who challenges defenses as a receiver and blocker (for good reason).
But Goedert is actually the only tight end in the NFL with receiving and run-blocking grades of 80.0 or higher since 2018.
He ranks seventh in receiving grade and first in run-blocking grade over that three-year span.
An Ertz trade could lead to a featured role — and more recognition — for the former second-round pick out of South Dakota State.
