Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Such a sensitive weakling. Contribute to the thread with football discussion or be gone. You've done enough polluting here. Sensitive weakling? Keep the name calling going. Makes you appear to be so tough. I’m trying to, but you won’t leave me alone ? Go away, please.
Happy Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 45 minutes ago, Lurker said: They know what O'Leary gives them. They don't know what the other TE's have to offer. I think he still #2 on the depth chart and this is just a way to identify the #3 guy by giving him reps with better players. That said, if Nick doesn't make the team, we'll still see him twice a year when we play the Pats... Have to agree with this post. I don't think O'Leary is on any bubble. Bolded part would probably be the case.
26CornerBlitz Posted August 13, 2018 Author Posted August 13, 2018 Just now, Johnny Hammersticks said: Sensitive weakling? Keep the name calling going. Makes you appear to be so tough. I’m trying to, but you won’t leave me alone ? Go away, please. Yes. I'll go away from the thread I started that discusses O'Leary's status on the team. Makes sense.
MAJBobby Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 How is a player that has 32 catched for 473 and 2 TDs over a three year period a Lock to make any roster? 2
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 1 minute ago, nucci said: fair enough but not all TEs are good blockers....he's more of a receiving TE.... Also a fair point. I guess the question is...does Thomas’ value as a pass catcher outweigh his inadequacies as a blocker? Further, does O’Leary/Croom offer a better combination of blocking/pass catching? I guess that’s for the coaching staff to figure out.
26CornerBlitz Posted August 13, 2018 Author Posted August 13, 2018 Just now, MAJBobby said: How is a player that has 32 catched for 473 and 2 TDs over a three year period a Lock to make any roster? Simple answer is that he isn't. He's been a decent player thus far but certainly not a guy who can't be surpassed on the depth chart.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 1 minute ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Yes. I'll go away from the thread I started that discusses O'Leary's status on the team. Makes sense. Your feelings are hurt. I’m sorry. Notice how I continue to post about the thread topic, and you continue to nip at my ankles? Yeah...
Andrew Son Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 (edited) O'Leary strikes me as more of a "gamer" than someone who is going to stand out in practice. I hope he sticks. Edited August 13, 2018 by SWATeam 1
MAJBobby Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Also a fair point. I guess the question is...does Thomas’ value as a pass catcher outweigh his inadequacies as a blocker? Further, does O’Leary/Croom offer a better combination of blocking/pass catching? I guess that’s for the coaching staff to figure out. How is a player that has 32 catches for 473 and 2 TDs over a three year period better than Croom, Thomas heck or even Lee if they are outplaying him in camp?
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 Just now, SWATeam said: O'Leary strikes me as more of a "gamer" than someone who is going to stick out in practice. I hope he sticks. The fact that he has contributed in regular season games I think may give him the edge. Who knows though...
MAJBobby Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 1 minute ago, SWATeam said: O'Leary strikes me as more of a "gamer" than someone who is going to stick out in practice. I hope he sticks. But he hasnt even really been a “gamer” either
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 1 minute ago, MAJBobby said: How is a player that has 32 catches for 473 and 2 TDs over a three year period better than Croom, Thomas heck or even Lee if they are outplaying him in camp? How many catches/TD’s did Thomas/Croom/Lee have last season?
Andrew Son Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 1 minute ago, MAJBobby said: But he hasnt even really been a “gamer” either He's shown flashes. More so than anyone else fighting for a backup TE spot
MAJBobby Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 Doesnt matter does it. It is this season a new OC a new System and Oleary is JAG that is currently being outplayed by Thomas, Croom and even Lee.
nucci Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Also a fair point. I guess the question is...does Thomas’ value as a pass catcher outweigh his inadequacies as a blocker? Further, does O’Leary/Croom offer a better combination of blocking/pass catching? I guess that’s for the coaching staff to figure out. Yep....I prefer pass catchers as you can always put an extra lineman if needed....will be an interesting battle
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 1 minute ago, MAJBobby said: But he hasnt even really been a “gamer” either Actually, his production as the #2 TE on one of the worst passing offenses in the NFL was not exactly terrible last season.
MAJBobby Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 Just now, SWATeam said: He's shown flashes. More so than anyone else fighting for a backup TE spot Three years in the League you want more than Flashes. You want that guynto NOT be outplayed by others on the Roster.
Happy Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 Just now, MAJBobby said: But he hasnt even really been a “gamer” either You talk about O'Leary like he is awful. From what I recall watching, he comes down with what is thrown at him, at least I don't recall him dropping an inordinate number of passes. O'Leary really hasn't been the feature of the offense, so his stats will not be impressive.
MAJBobby Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Actually, his production as the #2 TE on one of the worst passing offenses in the NFL was not exactly terrible last season. And again Not great either. Year three and he is still JAG. Not to mention drafted from a previous regime as well. Just now, Happy Gilmore said: You talk about O'Leary like he is awful. From what I recall watching, he comes down with what is thrown at him, at least I don't recall him dropping an inordinate number of passes. O'Leary really hasn't been the feature of the offense, so his stats will not be impressive. Where did I say he is awful. Did I say he is JAG and replacable. YEP.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 Just now, MAJBobby said: Three years in the League you want more than Flashes. You want that guynto NOT be outplayed by others on the Roster. It’s the preseason, man. If you use the same logic looking at the RB position, both Ivory and Murphy has “outplayed” McCoy in training camp.
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