I think there are now 7 on the roster with 2 locks to make the team. I don’t know any of the names beyond the top 2 plus Adams. What I’m wondering is if they are trying to accomplish 3 things. First, are they looking for a monster blocker? Are they looking for a TE who can catch some but block like an OL. As much as the OL is better than last year, it still could use an upgrade in the running game and that upgrade could come from
better blocking at the TE position (and at WR also). Second, they might be looking at a TE who could outplay the FB or be an H back. A player who can play 2 positions is more valuable than playing 1 position. Smith is only a FB. Last, maybe one of the TEs can upgrade the
special teams. Backup TEs have to play specials and having a few who can excel will go a long way to making the hteam,
Does anybody know why we keep bringing in so many TEs?
4 players: Engram, Ellison and 2 guys who can run block, pass block and catch passes. If one of them also can carry the football, he may have the advantage.
Right now it looks like 2 TE sets put the best personel on hte field. Engram is more of a threat than any of the #3 WR possibilities and leaves Ellison as an in-line TE who is a blocker but can receive as well. Add Barkley out of the backfield and damn I hope the OL can block becasue this can be a potent offense if they do.
I see a lot of 24-10 and 27-14 games in the future. I don't see a lot of 30 point games for this offense unless the defense also creates a lot of turnovers and short-field TDs.
That works for me, however.
1. But with Engram you gain speed on the inside.
2. Arm strength and accuracy issues. Well maybe a decent offensive line will bolster the Giants' Christian Hackenberg's game.
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Hopefully, control the clock and keep moving the ball forward.
I see a lot of 24-10 and 27-14 games in the future.
You see a lot of games where this defense holds teams to 10-14 points?
If we do end up carrying a true FB, and the early word is that Shurmur likes a FB, the most likely candidate is S. Smith. That is four roster spots out of 53. Maybe we carry 5 wideouts on the active roster and 2 on the PS?
This will be an interesting summer.....
If we do end up carrying a true FB, and the early word is that Shurmur likes a FB, the most likely candidate is S. Smith. That is four roster spots out of 53. Maybe we carry 5 wideouts on the active roster and 2 on the PS?
This will be an interesting summer.....