Brock Bowers brings outstanding skills, elite versatility and an alpha Dawg demeanor to the NFL

Why Georgia’s Brock “Bow Wow” Bowers is a unique and special fit for the Drew Petzing’s offense

Let’s get one thing straight about Brock Bowers right from the get-go —- one cannot simply characterize this All-American Georgia Bulldog as a TE —- because he is a fullback, H-Back, big WR (slot and wide) and TE all in one 6-3, 247-pound package.

This week Brock Bowers ran a 4.53 at his pro day.

Think about this:

Here is how Brock Bowers stacks up against these 2023 1st and 2nd Team All-Pros:

• Brock Bowers (GA) —- 6-3. 247 —- 5.53
• George Kittle (SF) —- 6-4, 247 —- 4.52
• Sam LaPorta (DET) —- 6-3, 245 —- 4.59
• Kyle Juszczyk (SF) —- 6-1, 235 —- 4.71
• CeeDee Lamb (DAL) —- 6-2, 200 —- 4.50
• Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) —- 6-0, 202 —- 4.51
• A.J. Brown (PHI) —- 6-1, 226 —- 4.49
• Puka Nacua (LAR) —- 6-2, 205 —- 4.55
• Mike Evans (TB) —- 6-5, 231 —- 4.53
• Brandon Aiyuk (SF) —- 6-0, 205 —- 4.50

Other Notables:

• Travis Kelce (KC) —- 6-5, 250 —- 4.61
• Mark Andrews (BAL) —- 6.5, 256 —- 4.67

In this era of the NFL, winning the middle of the field is the name of the game is of paramount importance.

Notice that every one of the NFL players listed above helped to lead their teams to playoff berths in 2023.

Past 4 Mackey Award Winners:

• 2020 —- Kyle Pitts (ATL) —- 6-6, 245 —- 4.44
• 2021 —- Trey McBride (ARI) —- 6-4, 246 —- 4.54
• 2022 —- Brock Bowers (GA) —- 6-3, 247 —- 4.53
• 2023 —- Brock Bowers (GA) —- 6-3, 247 —- 4.53

With Trey McBride, do the Cardinals really need another TE?

Actually, the Cardinals have a significant need for an H-Back to compliment Trey McBride as a classic “Y” in-line tight end. Again, one has to acknowledge Brock Bowers’ extraordinary versatility as a combination FB, HB, WR, TE. Plus, in short yardage situations, he can be used as a power RB.

Bowers’ Affordability Long-Term:

Click on the video —- a great point former Broncos’ TE Jake Butt (2016 Mackey Award winner from Michigan) makes that has been overlooked is —- to keep a top TE for his career is WAY more affordable than a top WR.

Why Brock Bowers is the ideal pick for the Arizona Cardinals:

1. He is a supreme fit in Drew Petzing’s offense.
2. He has the ability to be the most dynamic, versatile, taller receiver in the draft class (checks the box for those who believe that Kyler is better off throwing to taller receivers).
3. He dominates the middle of the football field.
4. He is a very aggressive and effective blocker as an H-Back (a position of need for Cardinals in their 12 and 13 personnel heavy offense).
5. He keeps the focus of the Cardinals’ new offense where it should be...