Why no love for this guy

[texastwister]

Jeb Putzier | TE Complete player profile
Full Name: Jebediah Lee Putzier
Born: January 20, 1979
Eagle, ID
Height: 6-4
Weight: 256 lbs. Age: 27
Pos: TE
Experience: 4 years
College: Boise State
Drafted: Year:2002 Round:6 Pick:19, Broncos
Insider Analysis
Grade 69
Expert's Take Putzier never was a favorite of coach Mike Shanahan, but it is tough to argue his productivity. Behind Rod Smith, Putzier was the only consistent weapon the Broncos had in the passing game, and his 37 receptions will be missed. He is just an average blocker, but he has above average speed, runs crisp routes and knows how to get open. He will be a solid addition for a team looking for a versatile TE in the passing game.


We all know he is one tough SOB. He can catch and is a good blocker. Great backup and 2 TE sets. Also wouldnt hurt our offense in something bad would happen to(I wont say his name)

 

[Woods]

One of the knocks on him, according to stuff I've been reading, is that he's actually not a very good blocker. He's more of a receiving threat.

 

[TheHustler]

I don't want any Putz's around here.....

 

[texastwister]

I know he is an average blocker but he blocks better than what they are saying from what I have seen. He is a good rec which would bea an upgrade over Campbell.
I guess I like the guys toughness he took some serious hits last year and still got back in there.

 

[VirusX]

I would take him if the price is right.

 

[texastwister]

At least someone sees the light. I like Campbell but Putz is younger and has an upside.

 

[Portland Fanatic]

Good post...so that begs the question...what good TE's are in FA? Are there any worth going after?

I can't imagine going into the draft needing:
OT
NT
TE
OLB
WR
FS

 

[texastwister]

Here's the list






Pos Pos
Rank Rating Name Type Yr Ht/Wt College Current Team Signed Team
TE 1 Jeb Putzier UFA 4 6-4/256 Boise State Denver
TE 2 Chris Baker UFA 4 6-3/258 Michigan State NY Jets
TE 3 Dan Campbell UFA 7 6-5/263 Texas A&M Dallas
TE 4 Terry Jones Jr. UFA 5 6-3/260 Alabama San Francisco
TE 5 Chad Lewis UFA 8 6-6/252 BYU Philadelphia
TE 6 Aaron Shea UFA 6 6-3/255 Michigan Cleveland
TE 7 Mark Campbell UFA 7 6-6/260 Michigan Buffalo
TE 8 Matt Schobel UFA 4 6-5/260 TCU Cincinnati Philadelphia
TE 9 Brandon Manumaleuna UFA 5 6-2.5/288 Arizona St. Louis
TE 10 Marcellus Rivers UFA 5 6-4/250 Oklahoma State Houston
TE 11 Sean Berton RFA 3 6-4/263 North Carolina State NY Giants
TE 12 Cameron Cleeland UFA 8 6-4.5/272 Washington St. Louis
TE 13 Darnell Dinkins UFA 4 6-4/225 Pittsburgh Baltimore
TE 14 Christian Fauria UFA 11 6-4/245 Colorado New England Washington
TE 15 Casey Fitzsimmons RFA 3 6-3/250 Carroll College Detroit
TE 16 Zeron Flemister UFA 5 6-4/250 Iowa Oakland
TE 17 John Gilmore UFA 4 6-3/265 Penn State Chicago
TE 18 Lamont Hall UFA 7 6-4/260 Clemson New Orleans
TE 19 Ryan Hannam UFA 4 6-2/250 Northern Iowa Seattle
TE 20 Keith Heinrich UFA 4 6-5/260 Sam Houston State Cleveland
TE NR Zach Hilton RFA 3 6-8/268 North Carolina New Orleans
TE NR Brian Kozlowski UFA 12 6-3/250 Connecticut Washington
TE NR Dave Moore UFA 14 6-2/250 Pittsburgh Tampa Bay
TE NR Matt Murphy UFA 4 6-5/260 Maryland Houston
TE NR Justin Peelle UFA 4 6-5/245 Oregon San Diego
TE NR Gabe Reid RFA 3 6-4/253 BYU Chicago
TE NR Robert Royal UFA 4 6-4.5/255 LSU Washington Buffalo
TE NR Visanthe Shiancoe RFA 3 6-4/251 Morgan State NY Giants
TE NR Mike Seidman RFA 3 6-4/260 UCLA Carolina
TE NR Boo Williams UFA 5 6-4/265 Arkansas New Orleans
TE NR Tony Stewart UFA 5 6-5/255 Penn State Cincinnati
TE NR Jerame Tuman UFA 7 6-4/248 Michigan Pittsburgh
TE NR Roland Williams UFA 8 6-5/265 Syracuse St. Louis
TE NR Randal Williams UFA 5 6-3/210 New Hampshire Oakland
TE NR George Wrighster RFA 3 6-2/260 Oregon Jacksonville
TE NR Kendall Gammon UFA 14 6-4/255 Pittsburg State Kansas City
TE NR Lorenzo Diamond UFA 2 6-3/260 Auburn Miami
TE NR Dwayne Blakley RFA 2 6-5/257 Missouri Atlanta

 

[Portland Fanatic]

So who's the best blocking TE on that list with decent hands and why have we not signed him yet??? :bang2:

Other then Dan...

 

[mwmilsted]

Because the Cowboys will draft:
Leonard Pope, TE, 6-7, 250 lbs, Georgia at #18

 

[davey999]

I would take him if the price is right.

Of course, we want to make sure we stay about 25 mill under the cap.

:bang2:

 

[texastwister]

Then let Witten walk next year or why do you think we need 2 TE and why are we wasting a 1st rounder on a TE when we have a pro bowl TE?

 

[silverbear]

We all know he is one tough SOB. He can catch and is a good blocker.

No, he's NOT a good blocker... the article you cited was being generous when they called him an AVERAGE blocker...

The Cowboys have their receiving TE, you might have heard of him, kid name of Jason Campbell... what they need is a blocking TE, little more than a 3rd guard on the field... somebody more like Brandon Manumaleuna than Jeb Putzier...

For some teams, Putzier would be a nice addition, but not for the Boys...

 

[clayman]

I don't want any Putz's around here.....

Too late. :doh: :doh:

 

[texastwister]

Sleeper" -- Jeb Putzier, Boise State (6-4, 248 lbs., 4.65) -- Putzier has develop from an oversized receiver into a solid tight end prospect. He has good speed for a tight end and excellent hands. His improvement this season was accompanied by an impressive growth spurt that now has him close to 250 pounds. He is mostly a finesse blocker to this point, but has room to improve. Putzier's hands and work ethic give him the opportunity to be this year's Eric Johnson (49ers).