going to take the time to look him up. So should I assume that he was a reach and that the Giants could have drafted him two rounds later or that he should have been the selection over the earlier reaches?
Daniel Bellinger aligns in-line as a Y and flexed out as an F. He is a sufficient-level athlete with regards to overall speed, quickness, and agility. In the run game, he has moments of being a dominant in-line blocker. He is physically tough, has good length, and does a good job blocking in the run game. He is athletic enough to get to cut-off on the backside and can engage at the second level. In the passing game, he isn't a dynamic threat but has redeeming value in his size, catch radius, and blocking ability. He isn't a great separator as a route-runner but shows good natural hands as a pass-catcher. He has a good catch radius, is a big target when catching seam routes, and will absorb contact. In the NFL, he would be best served in an offense that runs sets with multiple TEs. Link - ( New Window )
I like him. Would have preferred McBride, but he's a good prospect. San Diego st plays old school ball so he hasn't had a chance to shine. It will be interesting to see how he develops here
"Among current NFL players, Bellinger’s athletic profile most resembles San Francisco 49er, George Kittle. Like Bellinger, Kittle’s reputation coming out of college was as a blocker. In the NFL, Kittle has grown into an elite pass-catcher. Kittle and Bellinger are represented by the same agent and have worked out this offseason."
"Over the next couple of years, one of two narratives will form. Either a team will draft Bellinger in the middle rounds, where most mock drafts predict, and fans across the league will bemoan that their teams passed on him multiple times. Or a forward-thinking GM will step up earlier to secure Bellinger’s talent for his franchise. In either case, Bellinger will make who selects him look like a genius because Daniel Bellinger is the best tight end in the NFL draft." Link - ( New Window )
"Among current NFL players, Bellinger’s athletic profile most resembles San Francisco 49er, George Kittle. Like Bellinger, Kittle’s reputation coming out of college was as a blocker. In the NFL, Kittle has grown into an elite pass-catcher. Kittle and Bellinger are represented by the same agent and have worked out this offseason."
"Over the next couple of years, one of two narratives will form. Either a team will draft Bellinger in the middle rounds, where most mock drafts predict, and fans across the league will bemoan that their teams passed on him multiple times. Or a forward-thinking GM will step up earlier to secure Bellinger’s talent for his franchise. In either case, Bellinger will make who selects him look like a genius because Daniel Bellinger is the best tight end in the NFL draft." Link - ( New Window )
Wow, thanks for this post and link, Mike. Good catch…..I’m feeling even better than I felt when I felt good right after we picked him.
"Among current NFL players, Bellinger’s athletic profile most resembles San Francisco 49er, George Kittle. Like Bellinger, Kittle’s reputation coming out of college was as a blocker. In the NFL, Kittle has grown into an elite pass-catcher. Kittle and Bellinger are represented by the same agent and have worked out this offseason."
"Over the next couple of years, one of two narratives will form. Either a team will draft Bellinger in the middle rounds, where most mock drafts predict, and fans across the league will bemoan that their teams passed on him multiple times. Or a forward-thinking GM will step up earlier to secure Bellinger’s talent for his franchise. In either case, Bellinger will make who selects him look like a genius because Daniel Bellinger is the best tight end in the NFL draft." Link - ( New Window )
I hope this analysis is correct, but I do notice that the East Village Times in published in San Diego and Daniel Bellinger attended San Diego State University.
This a guy I really wanted. The said he was a little weak on blocking, but he manhandled the sled during drills at the combine. I think we have something here.
We've been lacking a hard nose two way tight end for years. I know I'm being overly optimistic but lets not forget that Bavaro was a 4th round pick. Would love to see DB catch a slant over the middle and run over a few defenders like back in the day
I was tracking the performance among different position groups that interested me such as TE. I couldn't help but notice that Bellinger was in the top 5 of virtually every drill. The video of him going through the various drills showed a large, athletic TE who moved very smoothly (Sorry can't find it anywhere.) The gauntlet drill showed a natural hands catcher with sticky hands, and game video showed the same thing.
No doubt at this point he requires development, but with that ability at 6'5" 253 the raw material is there. And I see the potential for a TE who is equally effective blocking and catching, particularly in movement based offense which is what the Daboll/Kafka offense is starting to look like to me.
That said, he's only a 4th round pick, and while some exceptional players can come from the 4th round, the odds go down compared to the premium picks in the 1st, 2nd and top of the third.
This makes me reflect on the Giants choice to, in effect, trade Breece Hall, a RB I really like for Robinson and a 4th. When I see a player like Robinson drafted I always say to myself, well, they must know better than me. Unfortunately, I'm usually disappointed. Hope this time I'm disappointed in being disappointed.
Guy is tiny, no matter how tough, or playing in the SEC, and just hope a spot on IR isn't already reserved for him..
going to take the time to look him up. So should I assume that he was a reach and that the Giants could have drafted him two rounds later or that he should have been the selection over the earlier reaches?
Yes you can assume that if you read some of BBI ... thank God we now have a minisrty of disinformation. The Feds will becoming for those spreading lies ...
(J/k) .... before anybody interprets that as a political statement.
We've been lacking a hard nose two way tight end for years. I know I'm being overly optimistic but lets not forget that Bavaro was a 4th round pick. Would love to see DB catch a slant over the middle and run over a few defenders like back in the day
MARK BAVARO ??? .... SACRILEGE!!!
REMOVE HIM!
(J/K)
Bavaro was a 4rth round pick because of health issues. I forgot what it was? Bad knee(s)?
I remember when Gil Brandt(?) the Cowboys GM at the time (?) was asked why he didn't take Bavaro in the first 3 rounds? This was after Bavaro was in the league for about 2 years? Brandt's answer was ...
"We underestimated his tolerance for pain"
Bavoro had serious knee issues if I recall - in college. That answer still gives me chills to this day.
Parcells didn't want to fight him (famous soundbite from a multitude of sports docs on the Giants)_ ... lol.
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going to take the time to look him up. So should I assume that he was a reach and that the Giants could have drafted him two rounds later or that he should have been the selection over the earlier reaches?
Yeah, but what would Dave G have done?
Asking the important questions lol
Desperately needed investments in crappy units...
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about time. nice pick
Agreed. Could develop into a nice two-way TE.
I know it’s nice to have someone like Jason Kelce but give me a tight end like Kevin Boss and I am a happy guy.
Funny, I saw a lot of Kelce in Greg Dulcich... ;)
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Daniel Jeremiah really liked him.
Lol that spot is already taken by super all pro Adrian Robinson
Would not surprise me if he was TE1 over RSJ and Akins.
Good value on Day 3
/sarcasm off
I'm hoping he can become more Dan Campbell-esque, or even Ballard, more than Boss
"Among current NFL players, Bellinger’s athletic profile most resembles San Francisco 49er, George Kittle. Like Bellinger, Kittle’s reputation coming out of college was as a blocker. In the NFL, Kittle has grown into an elite pass-catcher. Kittle and Bellinger are represented by the same agent and have worked out this offseason."
"Over the next couple of years, one of two narratives will form. Either a team will draft Bellinger in the middle rounds, where most mock drafts predict, and fans across the league will bemoan that their teams passed on him multiple times. Or a forward-thinking GM will step up earlier to secure Bellinger’s talent for his franchise. In either case, Bellinger will make who selects him look like a genius because Daniel Bellinger is the best tight end in the NFL draft."
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"Among current NFL players, Bellinger’s athletic profile most resembles San Francisco 49er, George Kittle. Like Bellinger, Kittle’s reputation coming out of college was as a blocker. In the NFL, Kittle has grown into an elite pass-catcher. Kittle and Bellinger are represented by the same agent and have worked out this offseason."
"Over the next couple of years, one of two narratives will form. Either a team will draft Bellinger in the middle rounds, where most mock drafts predict, and fans across the league will bemoan that their teams passed on him multiple times. Or a forward-thinking GM will step up earlier to secure Bellinger’s talent for his franchise. In either case, Bellinger will make who selects him look like a genius because Daniel Bellinger is the best tight end in the NFL draft." Link - ( New Window )
Wow, thanks for this post and link, Mike. Good catch…..I’m feeling even better than I felt when I felt good right after we picked him.
"Among current NFL players, Bellinger’s athletic profile most resembles San Francisco 49er, George Kittle. Like Bellinger, Kittle’s reputation coming out of college was as a blocker. In the NFL, Kittle has grown into an elite pass-catcher. Kittle and Bellinger are represented by the same agent and have worked out this offseason."
"Over the next couple of years, one of two narratives will form. Either a team will draft Bellinger in the middle rounds, where most mock drafts predict, and fans across the league will bemoan that their teams passed on him multiple times. Or a forward-thinking GM will step up earlier to secure Bellinger’s talent for his franchise. In either case, Bellinger will make who selects him look like a genius because Daniel Bellinger is the best tight end in the NFL draft." Link - ( New Window )
I hope this analysis is correct, but I do notice that the East Village Times in published in San Diego and Daniel Bellinger attended San Diego State University.
No doubt at this point he requires development, but with that ability at 6'5" 253 the raw material is there. And I see the potential for a TE who is equally effective blocking and catching, particularly in movement based offense which is what the Daboll/Kafka offense is starting to look like to me.
That said, he's only a 4th round pick, and while some exceptional players can come from the 4th round, the odds go down compared to the premium picks in the 1st, 2nd and top of the third.
This makes me reflect on the Giants choice to, in effect, trade Breece Hall, a RB I really like for Robinson and a 4th. When I see a player like Robinson drafted I always say to myself, well, they must know better than me. Unfortunately, I'm usually disappointed. Hope this time I'm disappointed in being disappointed.
Guy is tiny, no matter how tough, or playing in the SEC, and just hope a spot on IR isn't already reserved for him..
Yes you can assume that if you read some of BBI ... thank God we now have a minisrty of disinformation. The Feds will becoming for those spreading lies ...
(J/k) .... before anybody interprets that as a political statement.
MARK BAVARO ??? .... SACRILEGE!!!
REMOVE HIM!
(J/K)
Bavaro was a 4rth round pick because of health issues. I forgot what it was? Bad knee(s)?
I remember when Gil Brandt(?) the Cowboys GM at the time (?) was asked why he didn't take Bavaro in the first 3 rounds? This was after Bavaro was in the league for about 2 years? Brandt's answer was ...
"We underestimated his tolerance for pain"
Bavoro had serious knee issues if I recall - in college. That answer still gives me chills to this day.
Parcells didn't want to fight him (famous soundbite from a multitude of sports docs on the Giants)_ ... lol.
MT Rushmore of 80's Giants.