Rodney Hannah makes the team this year
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nathanlt;2898676 said:
UFA signed with Chiefs
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Bob Sacamano;2898680 said:
He was an exclusive rights free agent and we didn't even bother tendering him an offer, making him an UFA free to sign anyone.
Seemed to peek in '07 with the onside kick recovery and 3 receptions for 3 touchdowns.
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I don't think Hannah ever improved his blocking which is why John Phillips will be the 3rd TE.
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speedkilz88;2898690 said:
But do we want a third tight end that's a blocker when Rice and Beans are both very good at it?
A lot of teams have a "blocking" third tight end because the guys in front of him aren't overwhelming in that regard.
With the double tight end set being our base look, I'd rather keep Rodney Hannah for his pass catching ability in the event one of the starters got nicked.
We'd also have a crazy athletic triple TE set and all would be legit receiving options.
It should also be pretty easy to stash John Phillips on the practice squad, where he could be called up if needed.
I don't think Hannah would be as easy to get through waivers.
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Bob Sacamano;2898680 said:
and curtis was released last week by KC
hannah won't make the team, he has really progressed the last two years but I think Dallas will keep Phillips instead because of his blocking. I think Philly will pick up Hannah when he's released..
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The coaches always go with the guy who can block. It would take exceptional ability in the passing game to go the other way and to date that is the only big play that he's made.Bluefin;2898694 said:
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He is and makes the final 53.Chief;2898715 said:
Hannah, no chance.
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speedkilz88;2898706 said:
Most likely.
John Phillips is just another blocker, tight ends like him litter the NFL.
The offense is going to be based around our tight ends and all the different looks we can give using them.
Phillips can't do those things and the base offense would have to be shelved were he needed to replace one of the starters.
Rodney Hannah can do all the things the starters can do, just not at as high a level.
I'd rather keep him on the 53 for that reason.
But if the coaches don't trust him as a blocker, it won't happen.
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6th I believe.
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theogt;2898809 said:
3 catches for 9 yards with a long of six?
Everything I've read suggests John Phillips is a typical tight end.
He's a blocker and willing special teams player who catches outlet passes.
He isn't going to threaten the seem or be split out wide or in the slot.
We plan to do those things with our starters, so I'd rather have a back-up who can do it as well.
I also think it would be easier to get Phillips on the practice squad.
If all goes well, it won't matter to us who the third tight end is. I'm just thinking about who could allow the offense to stay as close to normal as possible.
If the coaches think Rodney Hannah is a pass catcher with no heart for blocking, he won't be here. Hannah has to convince them he's willing to do the grunt work involved with the position.