Was Sunday Cade Otton’s “Breakout?”
November 10th, 2022
Just the beginning?
We all saw rookie tight end Cade Otton make two key catches in the Bucs’ game-winning drive Sunday.
Obviously, the key play was his touchdown catch to win the game.
Albert Breer of SI.com typed that Otton’s “breakout” game but that may be a bit premature.
Joe likes Otton a lot. He could be a steal for a fourth-round pick. All summer Joe noticed him get better and better with each practice.
The same could be said for Otton in the regular season. Otton seems to improve weekly. After having only two catches through the first three weeks (likely because Cam Brate was healthy), in his last six games only once had he caught fewer than four passes.
Otton’s six catches against Los Angeles was his most since catching seven in Week 6 against the Dixie Chicks.
Was last week a “breakout” for Otton? Well, Joe has to see consistency to go that far. Obviously, more touchdowns catches soon would cement Otton as just having his breakout game.
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November 10th, 2022 at 12:02 pm
He looked like Gronk in his college film.
November 10th, 2022 at 12:05 pm
He’s kinda Gronk-esque I would say. I can definitely see why Brady picked.
Closest TE to Gronk in the draft.
November 10th, 2022 at 12:06 pm
Otten will be money from here on out.
Watch
November 10th, 2022 at 12:07 pm
*Otton, sorry for so many posts in a row
November 10th, 2022 at 12:07 pm
Right place, right time; but that means he has picked up the play book and Brady has noticed that he got a little room.
I don’t think it is a breakout yet. I think he will get a 12 touch, three touchdown day by the end of the season, that will be the breakout.
He will get it because he is a better blocker than Brate ( who I really like) and that will give him more opportunities.
November 10th, 2022 at 12:15 pm
That last play looked a lot like a Grong play.
November 10th, 2022 at 12:33 pm
Starting him in my fantasy line up this week. Expecting a big performance from him!
November 10th, 2022 at 12:38 pm
He looks good to me. Fine signing.
November 10th, 2022 at 12:43 pm
Not throwing to the TE has been a big problem for the O. Should target TE position regardless of who is playing at least 6 to 8 times per game. Good chance it would help keep drives alive.
November 10th, 2022 at 12:44 pm
Brady’s trust has led to the breakout. I really like Otton. I didn’t know anything about him until the preseason and I agree, he is a steal. He has pro bowl potential in my opinion.
November 10th, 2022 at 12:50 pm
Will be interesting to see if he rocks up to Gronk-like proportions over the offseason. Could be the next.
November 10th, 2022 at 12:53 pm
If Brady gets comfortable with Otton, look out!
November 10th, 2022 at 1:04 pm
Agree with Joe. Little too early but I am pleased so far.
November 10th, 2022 at 1:11 pm
If Leftwitch had a brain, he would have been using Cade all season. Fans knew the kid was gold. Should be using Ko more, too.
November 10th, 2022 at 1:42 pm
On another subject: wtf is wrong with Kyle Rudolph?
Bad signing? The guy looks slow and fragile when he does play a snap.
Thank God Otton is coming along nicely
November 10th, 2022 at 1:44 pm
I like that how big he is in the open field
November 10th, 2022 at 1:45 pm
Keep playing the guy,, the more catches he makes -the more confidence & comfort he’ll feel being out there with Brady.. Kieft also deserves more snaps .
Why put Rudolf in for any snaps ??
November 10th, 2022 at 1:46 pm
Tin Leftwich: “If I only had a brain!”
Straw Bowles: “If I only had some heart!”
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November 10th, 2022 at 1:54 pm
Stop with the Gronk comparisons. Sheesh people. Asinine. He does have a lot of potential and he’s playing well. Only one Gronk. You can’t teach 6-7 265 with retard strength.
November 10th, 2022 at 2:15 pm
does he block?
November 10th, 2022 at 2:32 pm
Otton is finding his groove. I notice on the play where he caught the pass over the middle, he then Gronkley got up to run for 5+ more yards, they tried to strip the ball for a fumble. He was cognizant n determined to hold on to the ball. The same for the pass near the sideline. I think this was his breakout game. when he got up to
November 10th, 2022 at 3:46 pm
The only way Otten can get better is if the football is delivered to him. The only way we mention that he is good is if when the ball is thrown his way he pursues it and secures it. The foot work, balance and route running come with time and exposure to the NFL game. And if a quarterback like Brady throws you the ball you might as well catch it.
November 10th, 2022 at 3:50 pm
I am a big Otton fan but he is not gronk or gronk like. His upside is to be like Heath Miller who played for steelers
November 10th, 2022 at 4:36 pm
Otton doing what he is supposed to do. Whatta concept.
November 10th, 2022 at 6:03 pm
The kid has potential. They are slowly grooming him, rightfully so. I think he can help us down the stretch.
Gronk-like? Naw, only 1 Gronk.
November 10th, 2022 at 6:09 pm
Cade Otton should now become our TE #1 and C. Brate should be TE#2 or #3.
R. White should be our #1 RB…
It’s time to start the youth movement.
November 10th, 2022 at 7:00 pm
How is his block？
November 10th, 2022 at 9:32 pm
Give him a chance and see what happens. CHRISSAKES.