Durham Smythe Appreciation

[rlandn]

Frustrating b/c he has been in and out of lineup w/ concussion etc but when he plays the protection and run blocking are much better.
Never gets mentioned but I am glad to see it and feel like he deserves props...now stay healthy DS!

 

[royalshank]

I thought we’d use him in the pass game a bit more this year. He had been getting better as a receiver each year.

 

[EasyRider]

I thought we’d use him in the pass game a bit more this year. He had been getting better as a receiver each year.

He can catch just not fast enough

 

[royalshank]

He can catch just not fast enough

Agree. But man we don’t use our TEs in the pass game

 

[dolfan91]

Love me some Smythe!!!

 

[NBP81]

Agree. But man we don’t use our TEs in the pass game

Thing is... Hill and Waddle really need to be neutered before you start considering other alternatives in this offense.... Fins are very top heavy...

 

[royalshank]

Thing is... Hill and Waddle really need to be neutered before you start considering other alternatives in this offense.... Fins are very top heavy...

Fair but there were a couple games where Waddle wasn’t right and we didn’t go elsewhere really. At least not successfully. I really thought we were at our best during that stretch where 8-9 guys were catching balls

 

[NBP81]

Fair but there were a couple games where Waddle wasn’t right and we didn’t go elsewhere really. At least not successfully. I really thought we were at our best during that stretch where 8-9 guys were catching balls

Agree... I'd say the Browns game displayed some of that...

 

[ANUFan]

I HATE our lack of offensive touches and designs to our TEs.
We're leaving so many plays out there.
Especially when defenses are devoting the majority of their preps towards Waddle/Hill.

 

[El Calebra]

Fair but there were a couple games where Waddle wasn’t right and we didn’t go elsewhere really. At least not successfully. I really thought we were at our best during that stretch where 8-9 guys were catching balls

We were.

 

[Danny]

not sure McDaniel have the trust in the O-line yet to just block with 5 so the TE's are asked to stay in and block often. That could be part of the reason they're not used in the passing game much.

 

[royalshank]

not sure McDaniel have the trust in the O-line yet to just block with 5 so the TE's are asked to stay in and block often. That could be part of the reason they're not used in the passing game much.

Could be that they are helping in PBing more

 

[AquaHawk]

Sam Laporta, TE, Iowa, is a draft prospect with a 3rd round grade to keep an eye on.

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Has good hands, is a strong blocker, very smart, and comes from a program known for producing solid NFL TE’s (Kittle, Hockenson, D. Clark).

 

[Danny]

Sam Laporta, TE, Iowa, is a draft prospect with a 3rd round grade to keep an eye on.

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Has good hands, is a strong blocker, very smart, and comes from a program known for producing solid NFL TE’s (Kittle, Hockenson, D. Clark).

One of my favorites and would be happy if we drafted him but at the same time our TE room is young so it could make sense to get a veteran in free agency instead

 

[McDolphins]

Agree. But man we don’t use our TEs in the pass game

I’m wondering what the chances are that huge fast TE from Georgia falls to round 2….