Escobar

[Zordon]

Bob Sturm was going in on him on the radio earlier this week. He said he's a big reason why our 12 personnel run game has been pedestrian (our standards) the last 2 games.

If he has another bad game tonight, we need to find an upgrade asap. I'm concerned he's going to get pushed around tonight.

 

[Direwolf63]

We need to find a replacement regardless.

 

[CATCH17]

It's why I'm pro drafting a TE this year.

 

[TrailBlazer]

Bob Sturm was going in on him on the radio earlier this week. He said he's a big reason why our 12 personnel run game has been pedestrian (our standards) the last 2 games.

If he has another bad game tonight, we need to find an upgrade asap. I'm concerned he's going to get pushed around tonight.

We're rolling with team guys we have in house. No need bringing guys in mid-season to screw up chemistry. This philosophy has worked so far.

 

[JohnsKey19]

He's right. Escobar has been shaky at best going up against DEs and LBs on the edge. Hanna was rock solid and Swaim was becoming very reliable in that area.

 

[NextGenBoys]

I said the same and said it has taken a major strength down a few notches.

And was then told that the drop off in blocking wasn't noticeable lol

 

[The Quest for Six]

It's why I'm pro drafting a TE this year.

just not in the second round again!

 

[JohnsKey19]

We're rolling with team guys we have in house. No need bringing guys in mid-season to screw up chemistry. This philosophy has worked so far.

Normally I would agree but having that 2nd TE that can hold up in the blocking game is key. They will probably use a 6th OL more often for now, but you ultimately want a TE out there to at least pose the threat of being a pass catcher.

 

[Qbert]

Brandon pettigrew was waived Friday, he might be a good pick up

 

[Galian Beast]

Ironically the time to draft a tight end high might be coming.

Obviously, the next draft should focus on defense, but you also need to keep this offense humming. A multifacted tight end who can block and catch and replace Witten will probably be more useful than the kind of pass rushers who will be available towards the end of the 1st round. Not saying let's take a tight end at 32 (no jinx), but you have to look at the caliber of player you can get at the positions available. Do you want one of the best tight ends in the draft or an average pass rusher? You have to see what's available.

 

[CF74]

Just send him on a post every other play...

 

[TrailBlazer]

Normally I would agree but having that 2nd TE that can hold up in the blocking game is key. They will probably use a 6th OL more often for now, but you ultimately want a TE out there to at least pose the threat of being a pass catcher.

Never understand why we need 2 really good tight ends. Just play with 1. Your future hall of famer. If Escobar is so bad. So many wasted picks when we had Witten the whole time.

 

[Melonfeud]

Man,that's too bad ,he's a huge red zone target but if our ground game is suffering? it should be addressed asap.

 

[Zordon]

I said the same and said it has taken a major strength down a few notches.

And was then told that the drop off in blocking wasn't noticeable lol

We'll they're wrong. Sturm spent a whole segment on it earlier in the week after watching the tape.

 

[Stash]

Brandon pettigrew was waived Friday, he might be a good pick up

Was that made official?

 

[KJJ]

Escobar will be gone after this season.

 

[TheHerd]

Losing Swaim was bigger than most thought. We need a blocking TE to run the offense the way Linehan wants to run it.

 

[JohnsKey19]

Brandon pettigrew was waived Friday, he might be a good pick up

I haven't seen him play in a couple years but he at least used to be a good blocker....

 

[Outlaw Heroes]

It's why I'm pro drafting a TE this year.

You already know who is going to be available in the second round?

 

[manster4ever]

Brandon pettigrew was waived Friday, he might be a good pick up

NO way man. He has no urgency, skills or heart to run block. Lions cut him due to attitude and diminished skills. Pass