What happened to Anthony Fasano?

[AMERICAS_FAN]

Parcells passed up on alot of good players in the draft that we could have used just to draft Fasanno, because Parcells, as he puts it, "likes to collect TEs". Parcells did this to run his 2-TE offense which only proved was sorely missing a FB.

[Personally, I see the 2-TE offense as a gimmick offense, kind of like the 3-4 is a gimmick defense - but that's for another thread]

And on top of that, it seemed Fassano DISAPPEARED down the stretch, the 2-TE offense was hobbled, and still there was no FB in sight. Did Fassano even play against Seattle? What happened. Is this another classic case of Parcells having PARANOID "trust" issues with young players?

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[smarta5150]

Who is Anthony Fassano?

 

[CF74]

The funny thing is that when he does play Romo usually throws an un-catcheable pass towards him most of the time...

 

[theogt]

Fasano became a backup for the majority of plays because the offense switched back to a traditional base offense (or at least an offense that featured more receviers).

There are a couple of reasons that one could speculate that switch was made. One certainly is that injury and lack of talent cause us to be short on depth at the TE position. Running a 2-TE offense isn't very smart if you only have 2 TEs.

Another possible reason is that Hoyte was a better blocker than Fasano and that Crayton was a better receiver. That may change as time goes on, however.

It's a stretch, but you could also make the argument that the 2-TE offense was going to be designed around protecting Bledsoe and it disappeared around the time that Romo took the stage.

On another note, the idea that 3-4 is a gimmick defense is kinda silly, don't you think? Four of the past five Super Bowl champions have ran the defense, and there's a pretty darn good chance this year's Super Bowl winner will be a 3-4 team. It has been around as a base defense for nearly three decades. There are entire trees of coaching lineages that run specifically the 3-4.

Like I said, silly.

 

[smarta5150]

On another note, the idea that 3-4 is a gimmick defense is kinda silly, don't you think? Four of the past five Super Bowl champions have ran the defense, and there's a pretty darn good chance this year's Super Bowl winner will be a 3-4 team. It has been around as a base defense for nearly three decades. There are entire trees of coaching lineages that run specifically the 3-4.

Like I said, silly.

You got it.

Might be more of a winning fad than a gimmick but I am willing to take the chance and get the right DC along with the personel to perfect it.

Its all about risk-reward.

 

[AMERICAS_FAN]

You got it.

Might be more of a winning fad than a gimmick but I am willing to take the chance and get the right DC along with the personel to perfect it.

Its all about risk-reward.

Well, personally I like the 4-3 defense, but this thread is getting off track, and like I said initially, talking about the 3-4 is for another thread.

Getting back on track, I'm just disturbed that Parcells made such a big deal about the 2-TE offense and ended up almost abandoning it by season's end, and all the while, never mmade his best WR the focal point of the offense.

Personally, I liked how to-the-point Jerry Jones was about his intentions to bring T.O. back because he's kind-of sticking it to Parcells. By saying T.O. will be here before Parcelss has decided to return, Jerry is basically telling Parcells "if you come back here, its now understood that you'll have to deal with T.O. and focus the offense around him.

As for Fassano, I think he'll be backup and nothing more. Hoprfully we'll go back to a tradition offense next season that uses a TE and a lead-blocking FB, rahter than this 2-TE crap and an empty backfield.

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[smarta5150]

Well, personally I like the 4-3 defense, but this thread is getting off track, and like I said initially, talking about the 3-4 is for another thread.

Getting back on track, I'm just disturbed that Parcells made such a big deal about the 2-TE offense and ended up almost abandoning it by season's end, and all the while, never mmade his best WR the focal point of the offense.

Personally, I liked how to-the-point Jerry Jones was about his intentions to bring T.O. back because he's kind-of sticking it to Parcells. By saying T.O. will be here before Parcelss has decided to return, Jerry is basically telling Parcells "if you come back here, its now understood that you'll have to deal with T.O. and focus the offense around him.

As for Fassano, I think he'll be backup and nothing more. Hoprfully we'll go back to a tradition offense next season that uses a TE and a lead-blocking FB, rahter than this 2-TE crap and an empty backfield.

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I agree.

I didnt like the idea of a 2 TE set from the get go.

The 2nd TE on a team should be a backup and see some goal line offense IMO only.

Another thing to thanks Bill for

 

[trickblue]

Don't even get me started...

I think Fasano is a good player, but if you search my response on draft day, well, you will find me throwing up after the pick...

The last half of the year he was invisible, mainly because we didn't need the two TE set...

I blame one player for him being here, Drew Bledsoe. Where did THAT get us...

 

[smarta5150]

Don't even get me started...

I think Fasano is a good player, but if you search my response on draft day, well, you will find me throwing up after the pick...

The last half of the year he was invisible, mainly because we didn't need the two TE set...

I blame one player for him being here, Drew Bledsoe. Where did THAT get us...

That draft was painful for me as well.

A Notre Dame TE in the 2nd

Unfortunately I was there in person for it.

 

[theogt]

That draft was painful for me as well.

A Notre Dame TE in the 2nd

Unfortunately I was there in person for it.

Being a Lawson fan, I was pretty upset about the first pick. When that 2nd pick came out, I was floored. Even the 3rd round pick was questionable considering we had 2 starting ends and I didn't see the need to spend a first day pick on a backup. If Ellis comes back, we're going to have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round pick serving as backups next year (unless Carp unseats James).

 

[smarta5150]

Being a Lawson fan, I was pretty upset about the first pick. When that 2nd pick came out, I was floored. Even the 3rd round pick was questionable considering we had 2 starting ends and I didn't see the need to spend a first day pick on a backup. If Ellis comes back, we're going to have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round pick serving as backups next year (unless Carp unseats James).

I was a Lawson fan also so Carp upset me.

I was embarrassed to mention him since Carp came on at the end of the season

Seeing what Manny has done so far though I am really not all that upset.

 

[Manster68]

I actually think the future is bright for Fasano.

Playing TE isn't just about getting a vast amount of receptions. It is blocking also. Fasano for his rookie season did very well blocking and will get better as seasons roll by.

I am certainly not worried about the tight end position this offseason.

 

[SkinsandTerps]

1st year player.

He will have plenty of time to develop further.

 

[AmishCowboy]

Parcells said Ryan Hannam's injury had a lot to do with not using the Two Tight End offense as our base.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

Don't even get me started...

I think Fasano is a good player, but if you search my response on draft day, well, you will find me throwing up after the pick...

The last half of the year he was invisible, mainly because we didn't need the two TE set...

I blame one player for him being here, Drew Bledsoe. Where did THAT get us...

TB, you believe Fasano was drafted only as a security blanket for Bledsoe?

Is true, then what a wasted pick.

 

[StanleySpadowski]

I actually think the future is bright for Fasano.

Playing TE isn't just about getting a vast amount of receptions. It is blocking also. Fasano for his rookie season did very well blocking and will get better as seasons roll by.

I am certainly not worried about the tight end position this offseason.

Most people don't realize that TE is the single hardest position for a rookie in the NFL. Not only do they have to learn everything a WR needs to know about the passing game, they need to learn everything a Tackle needs to know about blocking.


Other than Shockey, all of today's Pro Bowl caliber TEs had less than 400 yards receiving their rookie season.

Rookies just don't seem to make an impact at TE a pass receivers.

 

[AMERICAS_FAN]

Parcells said Ryan Hannam's injury had a lot to do with not using the Two Tight End offense as our base.

How does Ryan Hannam's injury have anything do with not using the Two Tight End offense as our base offense?

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[Clove]

Be expecting a FB in the 2nd round this year -- I'm sure Parcells will have his reasons.

 

[cowboyed]

I actually think the future is bright for Fasano.

Playing TE isn't just about getting a vast amount of receptions. It is blocking also. Fasano for his rookie season did very well blocking and will get better as seasons roll by.

I am certainly not worried about the tight end position this offseason.

At the time it was the right move to get Fasano because of the Bledsoe constricted protection factor. What if Witten goes down... we need somebody out there with decent hands and speed. Fasano fits the Bill or Coach Almighty.

 

[joseephuss]

How does Ryan Hannam's injury have anything do with not using the Two Tight End offense as our base offense?

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You need more than two tight ends to run the offense. The two that are in the game and a reliable back up. You rotate all three in to keep them fresh. Once Hannam went down, Bill didn't think Tony Curtis was prepared enough to help them run the two tight end set.

Fasano is just not that good right now. That is why he dissappeared. He is not even that great of a blocker. Sure he is a rookie and could get better. He will need to because Dallas needs as many weapons and options as possible. I noticed they kept putting him in there. He was in on the last play against Detroit and the third down at the end against Seattle. I guess the coaches like something about him.