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Eric Saubert provides the Miami Dolphins with the best of both worlds at tight end

That 3rd threat will very rarely be be a complete player, and that's ok. Giving more space to Waddle and Hill can be done in alot of ways, many of which doesn't include an all-pro TE. There is so much speed on this offense that opposing defenses are already concerned with defending every depth of the field, adding yet another dangerous receiving option wouldn't change how they defend you all that much, although you would get better results on average.

Now a Good blocking TE does change the way they have to defend you, especially when you have 4.3 speed at running back. This puts them in much more of a conflict a will put more people in the box as opposed to in coverage, which ultimately creates space for every receiving option on any given play. The beauty of it is, 4.3 speed at running back doesnt even need to be all that good, it just needs to be there to get the attention.

Of course if available, you'd like your TE to be great at everything, but that pretty much goes for every position on your team, at some point, when you get outside of the top 10-15 players on your team, you're not dealing with complete players and you have to decide which traits are needed at different spots to complement the great players you have. When you have arguably the best WR duo in the NFL and blocking is your only glaring weakness on the team, it makes alot of sense to me that the trait they'll value the most at TE is blocking capability.

Agree. The TE doesn't have to be Kittle 2.0, but I'd like a TE to be good enough receiver the D can't ignore him. Yes, blocking is a priority in this O. TE doesn't have to get 5 touches a game - he needs to be dependable and able to beat a LB.
At some point in the season Miami will play a team that is poor in covering TEs. Mcd needs a TE who can be productive in that situation and Mcd needs to take advantage.
 
That 3rd threat will very rarely be be a complete player, and that's ok. Giving more space to Waddle and Hill can be done in alot of ways, many of which doesn't include an all-pro TE. There is so much speed on this offense that opposing defenses are already concerned with defending every depth of the field, adding yet another dangerous receiving option wouldn't change how they defend you all that much, although you would get better results on average.

Now a Good blocking TE does change the way they have to defend you, especially when you have 4.3 speed at running back. This puts them in much more of a conflict a will put more people in the box as opposed to in coverage, which ultimately creates space for every receiving option on any given play. The beauty of it is, 4.3 speed at running back doesnt even need to be all that good, it just needs to be there to get the attention.

Of course if available, you'd like your TE to be great at everything, but that pretty much goes for every position on your team, at some point, when you get outside of the top 10-15 players on your team, you're not dealing with complete players and you have to decide which traits are needed at different spots to complement the great players you have. When you have arguably the best WR duo in the NFL and blocking is your only glaring weakness on the team, it makes alot of sense to me that the trait they'll value the most at TE is blocking capability.
I agree with most of your post

The niners have three legitimate threats.

Kittle, Deebo, Mccafrey, all three all pro level players.

Let’s hope Achane can be our McCaffrey.
 
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He is going to be a role player in that he will be on the field for running plays most of the time, although we may see more twp TE sets with him and Smythe as we wait for Conner and Higgins to develop, although it in unlikely either of them will ever be great blockers.
Our most significant tell last year was Gesicki. They cannot have a TE that is a tell, so he will be targeted at least 30 times this season.
 
He won't be a factor unless the dolphins use him other things than blocking, you need a Kittle on the field all of the time, this team needs to convert to a balance of running and passing, that's best course to have a great season and it won't who's the QB is.

I believe all TEs will get shots to make plays as receivers, so doubt very much any one TE will be labeled just a blocking TE, or only there because blocking will is needed from the TE position.
 
Obviously, we're hopeful. But, he hasn't done much to note so far in the league. Hopefully, he shines. I guess we'll see.
Yeah, the "best of both worlds" title was a bit of a head scratcher.
 
Our most significant tell last year was Gesicki. They cannot have a TE that is a tell, so he will be targeted at least 30 times this season.
I think it is a little different to have a guy like Gesicki who was in there on throwing downs, versus a guy who would be on the field for running plays.

You can more easily throw in those situations that you can run with a useless blocker like MG on the field.

Having the "run blocking TE" on the field would not preclude a pass play as much as the other way around.
 
I believe all TEs will get shots to make plays as receivers, so doubt very much any one TE will be labeled just a blocking TE, or only there because blocking will is needed from the TE position.

JMHO, but "just a blocking TE" is the same thing as 'tackle eligible'
 
JMHO, but "just a blocking TE" is the same thing as 'tackle eligible'
Not really. A Tackle isn't going to be a danger to opposing Ds, and have to be accounted for in coverage, as compared to a TE, who can actually run decent routes, and is much better as a receiver. I don't think "just a blocking TE" can be taken literally.
 
JMHO, but "just a blocking TE" is the same thing as 'tackle eligible'

I agree, but Saubert has gotten a reputation as a Blocking specialist that teams will not have to worry about going out for a pass, much, if at all.

Saubert is pretty athletic for a 6'5 TE, he has pretty good hands, so if he can get a step on the defender, it's probably a completition if the QB is known to be accurate.

Nobody should be underestimating his receiving skills.
 
I didn't realize Denver signed and resigned Saubert post draft. There's opportunity to show he can do more that he hasn't had in years.

Not signing Irv Smith and bringing in Tyler Kroft may also benefit Saubert. He seems to better suited than others for inline position and to get outside with some power/body control for an outside zone team. Irv Smith ran a short, breaking away from Tua route that Saubert may be able to replicate as he seems to have some twist to his upper torso as he legs continue along the route.

Denver Post w Fangio quote
Over 40 career games across four seasons in Atlanta, Chicago and Jacksonville, Eric Saubert established himself as a reliable reserve tight end and special teams player.

He’s cemented that rep, and then some, as the Broncos’ new No. 3 tight end thanks to a strong training camp and preseason performance. Saubert’s shown enough for coach Vic Fangio to declare the veteran “a good addition” to an already-talented Denver tight end room.

“He’s definitely a guy you can tell has played in the NFL,” Fangio said. “He likes football, he’s tough, he’s competitive, he’s a good teammate.”

Special teams coach Tom McMahon singled Saubert out for his business-like approach and on-field aggressiveness since signing with the Broncos on May 3. McMahon said Saubert will be a core player on all of Denver’s special teams units in 2021.

“It’s hard to find a tight end who can run like him, and he’s as physical as a linebacker,” McMahon said. “He can shed (blocks), he does every single thing you ask him to do, he’s prepared. He comes into the (special teams) meeting rooms and all the guys see his notebook. And he’s just mean on the field.

Denver Post quote of Saubert
When the Broncos drafted tight end Greg Dulcich in the third round last month, Eric Saubert thought that signaled the end of his tenure with the Broncos. But general manager George Paton had other plans.

“When they took Greg, I was like, ‘Ok, no way I’m coming back to Denver,'” Saubert recalled. “My agent called me and said, ‘You never know, but it looks like you’ll be going somewhere else (as a free agent). But to my surprise, George then called and talked to my agent, and made it clear the Broncos still wanted me.” Saubert, 28, re-signed with Denver on May 4, a one-year deal with a $1,047,500 cap hit.
 
Id have to think McDaniel knows specifically what he needs for a TE. He may have confidence he can scheme open TEs who are ultimate JAGs (aka "Just a guy"), kinda like Andy Reid does with WRs.
 
Not really. A Tackle isn't going to be a danger to opposing Ds, and have to be accounted for in coverage, as compared to a TE, who can actually run decent routes, and is much better as a receiver. I don't think "just a blocking TE" can be taken literally.

yeah, I was agreeing with Tay
" dount very much any one TE will be labeled just a blocking TE"
 
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