Tom Murphy: We're clearly talking about the best overall tight end here, and I think the delineation between these two is O'Grady is clearly the better catcher with superb hand-eye skills and Patton is probably the better blocker. It's close but Patton might have the more complete package.
Dudley Dawson: I think O'Grady is the better receiver and Patton is the better blocker from what I have seen. I think O'Grady is also more explosive and the tougher match-up.
Bob Holt: I think they both have the skills to be pretty effective in Arkansas’ new offense, but I tend to have more confidence in O’Grady because he’s made steady improvement while Patton has been slowed by injuries at times.