Tight Ends-Jerell Adams

Donnell during these next two weeks. Then the coaching staff obviously feels different about his readiness than we do.

I believe he had his first catch earlier in the year, but I could be mistaken. I was at a bar yesterday watching the game and everyone including myself was cheering so loud when he got that catch. Hopefully more looks to come.

I mean with learning the playbook, it seems BMac runs maybe 10 different plays throughout a game. How hard could it be to learn the one running play we run all game (Inside base draw from the shotgun)

that Ben waves around on game day, it seems we have a fairly predictable offense and limited in-game calls. If Adams can't grasp the limited play-calling and is unable to demonstrate an improvement beyond Larry's abysmal blocking, football IQ, ball security, etc. then he should be cut also. It's not as if there is a dominant force entrenched as our starter. I'm tired of giving 3 year scholarships to fringe players who are unable to compete with mediocrity.

I loved the draw play out of the end zone, when Donnell lets the 1st blocker through and goes after someone at the 3 yard line. Why block the 1st guy ? Just let him go right past you and go for the next guy.

Donnell's blocking IQ is just soooo impressive. Almost as good as his ball security abilities.

How could Jerell ever hope to match that ability ?

nothing to lose.

I mean, he coached the tight ends for an entire year at mighty Georgetown. Well, strictly speaking, he was "slot receiver and tight end coach". But that's one hell of a TE factory. I mean, OK, so they ran a spread in 2006 and technically didn't use a tight end. Still...

working him into the offense.

Most likely wont be a factor this season though baring injury.

His official bio says:

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Gilbride coached the slot receivers and tight ends at Georgetown University in 2006.

Check out the 2006 Hoyas roster. Notice anything odd about the TEs?
Keep in mind: This was his ONLY TE gig before the Giants. - ( New Window )

In comment 13188941 Bob in Vt said:

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I loved the draw play out of the end zone, when Donnell lets the 1st blocker through and goes after someone at the 3 yard line. Why block the 1st guy ? Just let him go right past you and go for the next guy. Donnell's blocking IQ is just soooo impressive. Almost as good as his ball security abilities. How could Jerell ever hope to match that ability ?

I saw that also, how can you let a linebacker go right past you and run out to block a CB? Is he stupid or just afraid of contact? (Even if the CB is his assignment you can't let a tackler past you into the backfield!)

Donnell only has one problem; he's not a football player. He's a big guy who can jump a little and sometimes catch, but he doesn't either move like a TE or play the game as if he's played it before. Sorry scouts, he's NOT the next Antonio Gates!

And by all indication he absolutely HATES contact of any kind, and will do virtually anything to avoid it. (Hell, CB'S hurt a lot less than LB's!)

Tye has decent speed for his size and build, and is strong. But he has mediocre hands and not much other athletic ability. Though at least makes a good effort on the plays I've been able to watch him.

In comment 13189042 TC said:

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Donnell only has one problem; he's not a football player. He's a big guy who can jump a little and sometimes catch, but he doesn't either move like a TE or play the game as if he's played it before. Sorry scouts, he's NOT the next Antonio Gates! And by all indication he absolutely HATES contact of any kind, and will do virtually anything to avoid it. (Hell, CB'S hurt a lot less than LB's!) Tye has decent speed for his size and build, and is strong. But he has mediocre hands and not much other athletic ability. Though at least makes a good effort on the plays I've been able to watch him.

Seems like he isn't the sharpest tool or else I think he would have been drafted much earlier in the draft. Good size and speed with the ability to block well. Those types of TE's are highly valued and don't grow on trees. Scouts saw something there to drop his value. Reese loves drafting talent over smarts especially on day 2.

Would have been a great pickup for us at the vet min. Way better than anyone we have at TE.

on another thread said he is still trying to understand the playbook. If he doesn't work out, I won't fault Reese. Adams was a sixth round pick. As far as scholarships are concerned, Adams will get through next year in all likelihood to prove himself, which is probably what should happen.

I do think some name players won't be back next season, including possibly Jennings, Cruz, Donnell, and JPP. Nassib of course is also likely gone.

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In comment 13188993 Big Blue Blogger said:

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His official bio says: Quote: Gilbride coached the slot receivers and tight ends at Georgetown University in 2006. Check out the 2006 Hoyas roster. Notice anything odd about the TEs? Keep in mind: This was his ONLY TE gig before the Giants. - ( New Window )

Hahahahahaha! That has to be a mistake, right? Good catch blogger...

Wow that is crazy if not a mistake. I have to think that it is a typo but great find and if it isnt a typo sure answers a lot of questions around here

He was the TE Coach for a team with no tight ends. The Giants' defensiveness about Gilbride II would be funny if it weren't such an obvious cover for a nepotism hire who was retained out of respect for his father. The only other mention of TE-related experience in his bio is an equally pathetic stretch:

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Gilbride was an offensive graduate assistant coach at Syracuse University for two seasons (2004-05), working closely with the tight ends in 2005.

Well, there you go. He "worked closely" with the tight ends on a winless team . A credential doesn't get any stronger than that. (Actually, Syracuse beat Buffalo that year, but later self-vacated the win in the aftermath of an academic fraud scandal.)

you mean they didn't even have TE's there??? No way.. Kind of like our roster except we list the position as being occupied but in reality it is not...

A perfect match. He has experience coaching TEs on a team with no TEs. Is he also our FB coach?

LOL

In comment 13189221 Jerry K said:

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A perfect match. He has experience coaching TEs on a team with no TEs. Is he also our FB coach?

LMAO

through the season and earn more playing time. He's the only one of the three te's on our roster that has the talent to start.

Canned when Dad left?

and he hasn't leaned the five plays that they use.