Developmental Tight End

[junk]

With Pierce, Ryan and Curtis, the team already has some developmental tight ends. However, the Chiefs released this guy recently. I've watched him play, he looked pretty nimble for a guy his size, but he is raw. With some coaching, I think he might turn out to be something. He definitely played in an offense that didn't emphasize the TE. Has great size.

Strictly a practice squad project type player if he is still available when that gets put together.

Willie Walden, TE, Montana
Ht., Wt.: 6-7, 278
40 Time: 4.95

BIO: Two-year starter who caught 16 passes with 5 touchdowns as a senior, after career numbers of 19/284/3 the prior year.

POSITIVES: Nice-sized tight end who has improved as a blocker. Stays square, controls opponents at the point of attack and plays with leverage. Gets movement from run blocks. Runs well laterally, comes back to the ball and looks the pass into his hands.

NEGATIVES: Not quick releasing off the line. Lacks footwork in pass protection. Does not consistently finish blocks.

ANALYSIS: An athletic tight end with solid/speed numbers, Walden showed spurts of progress as a senior, yet must still pull all the pieces together. Has the physical skills to fit in as a second tight end in the NFL if he is willing to pay the price.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

 

[LeonDixson]

With Pierce, Ryan and Curtis, the team already has some developmental tight ends. However, the Chiefs released this guy recently. I've watched him play, he looked pretty nimble for a guy his size, but he is raw. With some coaching, I think he might turn out to be something. He definitely played in an offense that didn't emphasize the TE. Has great size.

Strictly a practice squad project type player if he is still available when that gets put together.

What's his name?

 

[junk]

What's his name?

Whoops, I edited it.

 

[Cowboys&Caps]

maybe, we would have to clear a roster spot for him, but might be worth a try he sounds big and could be a good replacement for campbell when he leaves in a year or two.

 

[junk]

maybe, we would have to clear a roster spot for him, but might be worth a try he sounds big and could be a good replacement for campbell when he leaves in a year or two.

I would wait and see if he is still unsigned and just put him on the PS. He is a project, probably not worth clearing a spot for.

 

[Carl23]

"He definitely played in an offense that didn't emphasize the TE. Has great size."

Does the NFL record-holding tight end not play for the Chief's? If I am not mistaken, Tony G. was emphasized plenty...

 

[poke]

for now i think we have some good developmental TE 's of our own.
without actually watching him though i surely wouldnt say dont do it.
i didnt like the part about being weak on pass blocking but hey im sure
its something he can learn.

 

[Deacon Moss]

"He definitely played in an offense that didn't emphasize the TE. Has great size."

Does the NFL record-holding tight end not play for the Chief's? If I am not mistaken, Tony G. was emphasized plenty...

I think he meant in college...

 

[junk]

"He definitely played in an offense that didn't emphasize the TE. Has great size."

Does the NFL record-holding tight end not play for the Chief's? If I am not mistaken, Tony G. was emphasized plenty...

He is just a rookie. He has only gone through a bit of camp with KC.

The offense he played in at college was more a WCO.

 

[Carl23]

Uh...now I see the light. Sorry bout that.

 

[Nors]

We have 2 big targets - Ratliff and Canty!

 

[dargonking999]

We have 2 big targets - Ratliff and Canty!

one Ratliff

 

[jobberone]

My sister's cousin's uncle's 2nd cousin removed told a friend of a friend's friend that Canty practiced at QB once. I say we use him as an emergency QB and just go ahead and cut Henson. That way we can gain two roster spots using him as emergency QB, TE and DE/DT. /ridiculous/sarcastic/ridicule mode off.... temporarily

 

[speedkilz88]

My sister's cousin's uncle's 2nd cousin removed told a friend of a friend's friend that Canty practiced at QB once. I say we use him as an emergency QB and just go ahead and cut Henson. That way we can gain two roster spots using him as emergency QB, TE and DE/DT. /ridiculous/sarcastic/ridicule mode off.... temporarily

Please don't feed the troll. His ideas are crazy enough we don't need you giving him even crazier ones.