What is Evan Engram doing playing TE , and not WR ?

Creating a lot of mismatches, if you haven't noticed.

Getting him better at blocking and NFL level route running and play recognition.

With OBJ back he gets covered by LB's and Safeties which are mismatches

I give him that, but I'd rather see him knocking down 200 pound CBs and safeties (like Plaxico used to, in the run game)

Not too many CBs can stop him (short of Richard Sherman)

He's having a historically productive season for a rookie TE.

I don't understand why we should want to move him when he's excelling where he is.

They envisioned Brandon Marshall doing opposite of OBJ with Shepard in the slot... But who cares what you call him, tight-end or wide-receiver, he is a route-runner/pass-catcher period

You're trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist. Ain't broke, don't fix it

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So he's playing both. I wouldn't worry about it.

and Ellison at TE in some formations just because we only have Shepard at WR. Temp position.

In comment 13724914 mrvax said:

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and Ellison at TE in some formations just because we only have Shepard at WR. Temp position.

Engram is multi tool/route guy. He lines up outside and in the slot as well as inline and the backfield. Why do you want to change his position? He can play anywhere.

and not in a straight jacket in a mental ward

is an aberration. I have seen him run down from behind by a safety and a linebacker, so far. He is not Vernon Davis fast.

As a tight end he is a mismatch. Not sure you can get that from him flanked wide on every play.

Put a little beef on him and some intense blocking coaching and he'll be a star.

so many people supposedly watch football but can't process what the fuck they're looking at?

it goes beyond timed straightline speed. Beckham is an alien. Engram is an exceptional athlete among TEs though. I can't foresee any middle linebacker in the sport trying to cover him.

spewing on the game Sunday.

Engram is best at TE. He is already an average blocker and will get better because he wants to improve. He is a complete mismatch for Ss and LBs. He would not be for top cover CBs.

In comment 13725118 FatMan in Charlotte said:

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so many people supposedly watch football but can't process what the fuck they're looking at?

They follow the ball like watching 'PONG' and check the scoreboard occasionally. It all looks the same I hear.

that don't exist at WR. What LB or S can cover him? I get that his size is a matchup nightmare for corners, too, but having him as a threat in the middle of the field is more valuable, IMO.

And it doesn't mean that he can't line up out wide, as he did a couple of times on Sunday.

In comment 13724877 Manny in CA said:

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I give him that, but I'd rather see him knocking down 200 pound CBs and safeties (like Plaxico used to, in the run game) Not too many CBs can stop him (short of Richard Sherman)

+1... for those that want him to play inline TE.. why let him get the abuse that comes with inline blocking DEs and LBs.. when we can abuse the CBs.. ideal position for him would be in the slot but we already have shepard..

As a Kelvin Benjamin (Carolina Panthers) type receiver, who by-the-way, bigger at 6'5", 243.

Benjamin is a terror on the outside as a pass receiver and blocker on the run game.

The Giants tried had to make Brandon Marshall "that guy", opposite OBJ, it didn't work out. That's OK, they have Engram.

he's just not healthy. When it is, he's a physical blocker.


Engram's a TE. Playing on the line is part of the job. We're nowhere near the point where his blocking is bad enough to say he shouldn't play there.

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As a Kelvin Benjamin (Carolina Panthers) type receiver

Even the Panthers don't consider Benjamin a Panthers guy anymore!!

I mentioned Engram as a Panther because most people recognize him with his original team.

Carolina traded him because they need a speedy receiver as their "X", we don't have that problem, when OBJ comes back. I see Engram as the perfect "Y" possession type.

About Marshall (season #12) - I was looking forward to him complimenting OBJ because he's a big strong guy, too (6'5", 232). Unfortunately, he started off slow and then he got hurt. If he comes back strong, that's wonderful.

needs a speedy receiver as their X??

C'mon - it just gets fucking worse and worse.

So Kelvin had to go, because they had Funchess who can play the big man role (and probably cost less $$$).

http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/27910/kelvin-benjamin-trade-a-shock-but-makes-sense-for-panthers

https://247sports.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/Bolt/Steve-Smith-gives-take-on-Panthers-Kelvin-Benjamin-trade-109801930

Benjamin is a Possession receiver; big body that can play like an NBA center in the intermediate zones and go up for the ball (fades etc.) in the "Green" zone.

Engram is a terrific player now at 235. I don't want to see him get fattened up to 260 so he can wrestle with the big boys. That would be a shame.