Numbers aren't everything. I know that, but he's faster than ertz, taller and according to measurables, can change direction better. Should we be patient with him. Can he develop into a pro bowl tight end? He obviously has to master route running and blocking, but ertz didn't emerge right away. It wasn't until 2016 when he was 26.He's 6'6 244
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I know that. It’s all we can go off I. The beginning . It is interesting though that Schultz beats him in most measurable.Guess time will tell. Measurables are not the be all end all when it comes to football players tho
Witten didn’t start until about December of his rookie year.Given Our lack of quality at the position, I was hoping to have seen a bit more from Him, hopefully He'll be ready to make an impact next season. otherwise TE is a major offseason need.
Numbers aren't everything. I know that, but he's faster than ertz, taller and according to measurables, can change direction better. Should we be patient with him. Can he develop into a pro bowl tight end? He obviously has to master route running and blocking, but ertz didn't emerge right away. It wasn't until 2016 when he was 26.
I just think Shultz needs time.He's 6'6 244
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Bench Press
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Vertical Jump
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Broad Jump
120.0
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3 Cone Drill
7.0
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20 Yd Shuttle
4.4
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It's an interesting concept of thought,,,yet,,, after seeing the wasted potential over the years of quality talent ,continuallyI know that. It’s all we can go off I. The beginning . It is interesting though that Schultz beats him in most measurable.
Schultz not on the field because of blocking. He was regarded as a polished blocker coming out, but hasn't show it in the nfl. We're one of the only teams that will sit a receiving tight end for bad blocking. Gates was bad his whole decade 1/2 career ,but they schemed around it. I'd give him practice when the back up rb is in so he can't hurt zeke. use him mostly as a receiving TE, but when Zeke comes out, try a run or two to get him som practice.I believe it’s possible but unless he gets reps, it will take longer..
Whatever a TE's performance has been with us, they're probably twice as good with another team. We try to force everyone to play like the legends of the team. Witten's great for what he did. Every tight end won't be Witten. Maybe he can be a great receiver and solid blocker. Witten was a great receiver and good blocker. It's probably the same for Rico. Another team would have 5 tds with rico. Dak already missed him on two this year. WE suck post Parcels at developing TEs.Dalton has done very well so far for a mid round rook.
Rico would've been cut from most other teams. PS fodder.Whatever a TE's performance has been with us, they're probably twice as good with another team. We try to force everyone to play like the legends of the team. Witten's great for what he did. Every tight end won't be Witten. Maybe he can be a great receiver and solid blocker. Witten was a great receiver and good blocker. It's probably the same for Rico. Another team would have 5 tds with rico. Dak already missed him on two this year. WE suck post Parcels at developing TEs.
Garrett's philosophy is basically mimic Jimmy's cowboys. It's not a bad philosophy, but be open to change. Everyone won't be Witten.Witten was basically the Keyshawn Johnson or M Irvin of TEs. He was nt a burner or super athletic. He ran great great routes, was physical, smart and had great great hands. If you have a more athletic TE , Use that to win games. Think about this, J Hanna ran a 4.49 and was athletic. He developed into a good blocker. They never used him. How the heck do you have a good blocking TE that runs 4.49 and never make a linebacker cover him 20 yards up field?Rico would've been cut from most other teams. PS fodder.
I do agree, however, that we tend to not use players correctly, rather we try to fit them into what we want them to be.
Hannah was terrible at tracking the ball. Just not good as a downfield threat.Garrett's philosophy is basically mimic Jimmy's cowboys. It's not a bad philosophy, but be open to change. Everyone won't be Witten.Witten was basically the Keyshawn Johnson or M Irvin of TEs. He was nt a burner or super athletic. He ran great great routes, was physical, smart and had great great hands. If you have a more athletic TE , Use that to win games. Think about this, J Hanna ran a 4.49 and was athletic. He developed into a good blocker. They never used him. How the heck do you have a good blocking TE that runs 4.49 and never make a linebacker cover him 20 yards up field?
How can you say that when he was thrown to 4 times a year? M Bennett looked terrible with us too. He immediately became good when he left. he was also one of the top 2 blocking TEs in the league.Hannah was terrible at tracking the ball. Just not good as a downfield threat.
If JG is mimicking Jimmy, he's doing a terrible job of it!!!!!!!!!