Blocking TE

Washington Football Game Day discussions for 2003, 2004, and 2005
Locked
BurgundyandGoldfaith
Hog
Posts: 368
youtube meble na wymiar Warszawa
Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2005 11:08 pm

Blocking TE

Post by BurgundyandGoldfaith »

Who is the best blocking TE available this draft? We all know Miller is the best TE but Gibbs said there is definitely a spot on the team for a blocking TE, however they are near to impossible to find(too bad we didn't get Kliensasser last year). Thinking back to last year's draft, we got Cooley in later rounds as a blocker/reciever H-back and it turned into a great pick. I like USC's Alex Holmes 6'3" 275 lbs. 4.75 personally. He loves blocking and he has the speed to get out in front. There are a few other big blocking TE's to be had in later rounds too. I sure wish I could see Gibbs' draft list...
Smithian
-----------
-----------
Posts: 2535
Joined: Sun Apr 04, 2004 5:30 pm
Location: Arkansas

Post by Smithian »

We could find someone in FA if we were that desparate,
"I said when he retired that Joe Gibbs was the best coach I'd ever faced." - Bill Parcells
The Hogster
#######
#######
Posts: 7225
Joined: Sun Mar 06, 2005 10:13 pm
Location: Washington D.C.

Post by The Hogster »

I liked Anthony Becht, FA from New Jersey. he is 6'7 275, but Tampa Bay signed him.

In the Draft...Kevin Everet, TE Miami is a beast both blocking and catching, only has 1 year of experience though.

Kelley Griffeth From Fort Mays St. ( i know..where is that?) But seriously, he is a beast blocking at 6'5 284. Blesto gave him a decent grade.
SPIT HAPPENS!!
___________________________
njskinsfan
Hog
Posts: 485
Joined: Tue Mar 30, 2004 11:32 pm
Location: Jersey shore

Post by njskinsfan »

Have any of you seen the OTHER TE from Virginia?

Patrick Estes is 6-7 280lbs. I'm a Terps fan and didn't see any Cavaliers games up here in Jersey.
Over! Nothing is over until we say its over. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor! Hell no! -- Future Sen. Blutarski.
The Hogster
#######
#######
Posts: 7225
Joined: Sun Mar 06, 2005 10:13 pm
Location: Washington D.C.

Post by The Hogster »

Im a Virginia guy...sorry to hear you like the Terps, :) just kidding but yeah...Estes decent TE...he'll probably get a free agent shot somewhere, he has good size, and blocking ability, but not dominant or anything.

One of my cousin's clients is your boy Lamont Jordan...he diced us up for 300 yards one game.
SPIT HAPPENS!!
___________________________
WVskinsfan
piglet
Posts: 20
Joined: Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:16 am
Location: Charleston,WV

Post by WVskinsfan »

I think Victor Sesay from Missouri blocks well...He might
be a good late round choice.
WVSKF
Smithian
-----------
-----------
Posts: 2535
Joined: Sun Apr 04, 2004 5:30 pm
Location: Arkansas

Post by Smithian »

Hm... I have a big idea. Anyone heard of Jason Peters? He came up as a UDFAs and floated around for awhile. Back in colege, he was just an extra OT next to Shawn Andrews and Bo Lacy who, by chance, had good speed and could catch.

Nothing is funner than watching him getting tackled by a DB.
"I said when he retired that Joe Gibbs was the best coach I'd ever faced." - Bill Parcells
John Manfreda
Hog
Posts: 2078
Joined: Tue Mar 23, 2004 3:52 pm
Location: none
Contact:

Post by John Manfreda »

I like the guy from USC also. I think the Skins should try and get him.
JansenFan
and Jackson
and Jackson
Posts: 8387
Joined: Wed Aug 20, 2003 10:37 am
Location: Charles Town, WV
Contact:

Post by JansenFan »

The Hogster wrote:Im a Virginia guy...sorry to hear you like the Terps, :) just kidding but yeah...Estes decent TE...he'll probably get a free agent shot somewhere, he has good size, and blocking ability, but not dominant or anything.

One of my cousin's clients is your boy Lamont Jordan...he diced us up for 300 yards one game.

And my Terps still lost. ;furious;
RIP 21

"Nah, I trust the laws of nature to stay constant. I don't pray that the sun will rise tomorrow, and I don't need to pray that someone will beat the Cowboys in the playoffs." - Irn-Bru
Chris Luva Luva
---
---
Posts: 18887
Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2003 1:55 pm
Location: AJT
Contact:

Post by Chris Luva Luva »

Gibbs will find someone. He will surprise us like he did last year with a gem later in the rounds. It'll be good to get a good blocking TE who can catch a pass occasionally to change up the pace.

They'll be looking for him to block and we'll throw him a pass. When he sucks up a defender because they're scared he'll do it again, we'll run it down their throats!
The road to the number 1 pick gaining speed!
Smithian
-----------
-----------
Posts: 2535
Joined: Sun Apr 04, 2004 5:30 pm
Location: Arkansas

Post by Smithian »

Image

That is a guy I like to call Jason Peters.
"I said when he retired that Joe Gibbs was the best coach I'd ever faced." - Bill Parcells
User avatar
fredp45
Hog
Posts: 2157
Joined: Sun Dec 26, 2004 10:42 pm

Post by fredp45 »

Smithian -- He's one big dude...can he block and catch?
crazyhorse1
ch1
ch1
Posts: 3634
Joined: Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:01 pm
Location: virginia beach

Post by crazyhorse1 »

As a former blocking TE, I have to tell you: Do not take a blocking TE. Take a TE who can run pass routes and catch the ball and has the size and strength to block. Blocking can be taught. Soft hands and speed cannot be taught. Further, a TE's blocking assignments are not as difficult as the blocking assignments of an interior lineman and often involve doubling down on a DE, which is easy, or taking out linebackers, who are small and can also be taken out by TE's who are primarily receivers.
Even though I always wanted to be sent into games, I usually regarded my insertion into games as a mistake unless it was in a short yardard situation. I do not recall ever making a material difference in a game, though I frequently went through whole games without my man making a tackle. My counterparts, receiving TE's, won many games for teams for which I played.
If I were a coach I would't ever consider taking up a roster spot with a blocking TE.
Chris Luva Luva
---
---
Posts: 18887
Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2003 1:55 pm
Location: AJT
Contact:

Post by Chris Luva Luva »

crazyhorse1 wrote:As a former blocking TE, I have to tell you: Do not take a blocking TE. Take a TE who can run pass routes and catch the ball and has the size and strength to block. Blocking can be taught. Soft hands and speed cannot be taught. Further, a TE's blocking assignments are not as difficult as the blocking assignments of an interior lineman and often involve doubling down on a DE, which is easy, or taking out linebackers, who are small and can also be taken out by TE's who are primarily receivers.
Even though I always wanted to be sent into games, I usually regarded my insertion into games as a mistake unless it was in a short yardard situation. I do not recall ever making a material difference in a game, though I frequently went through whole games without my man making a tackle. My counterparts, receiving TE's, won many games for teams for which I played.
If I were a coach I would't ever consider taking up a roster spot with a blocking TE.


:cry: That was touching..... :cry:
The road to the number 1 pick gaining speed!
The Hogster
#######
#######
Posts: 7225
Joined: Sun Mar 06, 2005 10:13 pm
Location: Washington D.C.

Post by The Hogster »

crazyhorse1 wrote:As a former blocking TE, I have to tell you: Do not take a blocking TE. Take a TE who can run pass routes and catch the ball and has the size and strength to block. Blocking can be taught. Soft hands and speed cannot be taught. Further, a TE's blocking assignments are not as difficult as the blocking assignments of an interior lineman and often involve doubling down on a DE, which is easy, or taking out linebackers, who are small and can also be taken out by TE's who are primarily receivers.
Even though I always wanted to be sent into games, I usually regarded my insertion into games as a mistake unless it was in a short yardard situation. I do not recall ever making a material difference in a game, though I frequently went through whole games without my man making a tackle. My counterparts, receiving TE's, won many games for teams for which I played.
If I were a coach I would't ever consider taking up a roster spot with a blocking TE.


that sounded like a quote from Al Bundy.....Polk High 1962 :shock:
SPIT HAPPENS!!
___________________________
Smithian
-----------
-----------
Posts: 2535
Joined: Sun Apr 04, 2004 5:30 pm
Location: Arkansas

Post by Smithian »

fredp45 wrote:Smithian -- He's one big dude...can he block and catch?
He was an above average safety valves in the passing game. Blocking wise, I already told you he was just an extra OT. :lol:
"I said when he retired that Joe Gibbs was the best coach I'd ever faced." - Bill Parcells
Locked