Frez Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Rumors have it the Jets will sign Todd Heap today also. They will be going using the 2 TE sets more this year. Wow!
Frez Posted July 31, 2011 Author Posted July 31, 2011 Now that would be a good move for them. Not sure why Buffalo shows zero interest in any available TE this year? Hell, our D can't cover a TE either. Maybe someone should tell our coaching staff the TE is a big part of today's game! )
Doc Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Not sure why Buffalo shows zero interest in any available TE this year? Hell, our D can't cover a TE either. Maybe someone should tell our coaching staff the TE is a big part of today's game! ) What TE has drawn much interest this off-season?
offyourocker Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Not sure why Buffalo shows zero interest in any available TE this year? Hell, our D can't cover a TE either. Maybe someone should tell our coaching staff the TE is a big part of today's game! ) Buffalo probably has the best TE they will get for the money they are willing to spend
Doc Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Buffalo probably has the best TE they will get for the money they are willing to spend Ralph is cheap.
Punch Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 What TE has drawn much interest this off-season? That's true, news of the Jets' interest in Heap is by far the most substantial free agent news regarding a TE to this point.
Chandler#81 Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Beyond being relegated to HAVING to hope our guys will develop and improve, S. Nelson has shown flashes of spectacular play, though injuries have dampened early expectations. Easley is another guy no one in the NFL knows we have, who may be a WR in TE clothing. Maybe, just maybe, we have what we need already. I know many here (most??) don't belive this, but we're not tasked with building this team. Buddy & Chan & Co. are. We HAVE to believe they know what they're doing.
Mr. WEO Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 What TE has drawn much interest this off-season? Why is that relevant? There are TEs out there that are beter than ours. It's an important position and our offense is anemic.
Doc Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Why is that relevant? There are TEs out there that are beter than ours. It's an important position and our offense is anemic. So you're saying most teams have good enough TE's that they can ignore the FA's who are out there? The point being, there must be a reason they've drawn so little interest, like over-pricing themselves.
White Linen Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Heap was the guy I thought we would go after. I never believed we'd be in the Miller and Boss sweepstakes, but that veteran second tier type TE. When Heap got release I said "There's the type I was thinking about". I'm a little miffed we aren't showing interest either. But as I've said for two off seasons, I trust Nix and Gailey to be going after the needs they believe are best for this team.
Arkady Renko Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Didn't Belichick show that the 2TE offense is what can destroy the 3-4?
Frez Posted July 31, 2011 Author Posted July 31, 2011 Didn't Belichick show that the 2TE offense is what can destroy the 3-4? Any TE's destroy our defense.
ChevyVanMiller Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 It's it just me or does it seem that 90% of the bigger name Free Agents have all signed in the AFC East this week? I'm okay with the Bills' plan and really do think the draft and their couple of FA signings have improved the team, but, man, it sure would be nice to see guys signing in the NFC West for a change.
RealityCheck Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 A playmaking TE would be nice, but they need to be just as good at blocking. Why bring a TE in, which usually brings another LB onto the field and into the box, that can't block when we have good receivers with height and reach advantages over most of the DBs? If the guy makes big passing plays but can't block worth a c***, then what good is that? If a TE isn't good at run blocking, then I don't think we should even consider them.
bills44 Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Heap always seems to be hurt. Not a particularly good blocker, either
Scrappy Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Nelson will play this season, he'll play real well if healthy. .
PromoTheRobot Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 What TE has drawn much interest this off-season? Maybe Chan's offense doesn't use much TE except for blocking? PTR
John from Riverside Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Just a note.....I know we have not officially signed Barnett yet but there is a linebacker that can cover a Tight End......
Mr. WEO Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 So you're saying most teams have good enough TE's that they can ignore the FA's who are out there? The point being, there must be a reason they've drawn so little interest, like over-pricing themselves. No. Again, given how rarely our offense scores, we need a functional, playmaking TE to compete in this division. Decisions made by other teams based on their needs should have nothing to do with how we meet our positional needs.
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