MAJBobby Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 He essentially becomes your inline blocking TE allowing for more of the yoked up WRs (Croom) to do the downfield stuff
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Weight: 282 lb (128 kg) He was drafted as a left tackle and was targeted several times during pass plays. Fisher's number was switched from 74 to 44 so he wouldn't have to check in as an eligible receiver every play he was used as a pass catcher.
NoSaint Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 On 3/23/2019 at 12:06 PM, Binghamton Beast said: Right. I get that. I guess I should be more clear. I’d rather have a tackle, playong at normal tackle weight, loning up at TE on a run heavy formation. I see nothing that makes me think this guy is a pass catching threat is why I made the statement. Ultimately, you’ve never seen him play tight end... but apparently after working him out they are at least curious.
947 Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 He's probably a longshot to make the team with the new additions, but a great story. I'm rooting for him.
billsbackto81 Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 One would assume he'll be a primary blocking TE and a safety valve on slow developing plays. He looks terribly slow in that Youtube vid.
glazeduck Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 While a bit of a hot-head, Jake was an emotional and on-field leader in his time at Oregon. The offense immediately suffered when he was out with injury. He's the kind of guy you want on your team and hate on every other, as much as I think blocking TEs are a waste of a roster spot, he's a great kid and I hope this works out. 1
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Doc said: He's down to 282#. Depending on how you read that it's kind of funny that is what I just posted .. That's still big for a TE no? Neanderthal Gronk was 265 lbs and 6'6" Edited May 6, 2019 by ShadyBillsFan
Doc Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 40 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Depending on how you read that it's kind of funny that is what I just posted .. That's still big for a TE no? Neanderthal Gronk was 265 lbs and 6'6" Sorry, was on a train of thought and forgot you mentioned his current weight. I still think he needs to drop 10#. 1
Houston's #1 Bills Fan Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 The more competition at Tight End the better!!! Guy has the size, let's see what he can do.
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 On 3/23/2019 at 1:06 PM, Binghamton Beast said: Right. I get that. I guess I should be more clear. I’d rather have a tackle, playong at normal tackle weight, loning up at TE on a run heavy formation. I see nothing that makes me think this guy is a pass catching threat is why I made the statement. ...but think about a 282 lb TE rumblin', mumblin' stumblin' and grumblin' down the seam with only a 185 lb DB in his way.........splat!......
YoloinOhio Posted May 6, 2019 Author Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Depending on how you read that it's kind of funny that is what I just posted .. That's still big for a TE no? Neanderthal Gronk was 265 lbs and 6'6" Article says he’s down to 268 Edited May 6, 2019 by YoloinOhio
YoloinOhio Posted May 6, 2019 Author Posted May 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Doc said: Sorry, was on a train of thought and forgot you mentioned his current weight. I still think he needs to drop 10#. No one read the article? He’s 268! 1 2
Doc Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 10 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: No one read the article? He’s 268! I missed that. Thanks. And that’s right around where he should be.
atlbillsfan1975 Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 Good article. 6’6 and 268 is pretty lean. I am interested to see how fluid he is now. How well can he block 45-50 pounds lighter. If his strength is there and he can use his leverage and quickness he could stick around for awhile. I admire Fisher for giving it a shot at what he loves. We got Kroft, Knox, and one more guy fighting it out for the third TE...Or could 4 make the team with ST coming into play? Could Fisher be the emergency Tackle?
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 16 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: No one read the article? He’s 268! ...HOLY CRAP!...Benjamin territory....... 6
YoloinOhio Posted May 6, 2019 Author Posted May 6, 2019 Just now, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...HOLY CRAP!...Benjamin territory....... Those Popeyes biscuits 2
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 Just now, YoloinOhio said: Those Popeyes biscuits ...dammit...I wet myself.....
YoloinOhio Posted May 6, 2019 Author Posted May 6, 2019 1 minute ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: Good article. 6’6 and 268 is pretty lean. I am interested to see how fluid he is now. How well can he block 45-50 pounds lighter. If his strength is there and he can use his leverage and quickness he could stick around for awhile. I admire Fisher for giving it a shot at what he loves. We got Kroft, Knox, and one more guy fighting it out for the third TE...Or could 4 make the team with ST coming into play? Could Fisher be the emergency Tackle? I think Tommy Sweeney who they took in the 7th is similar in style to Fisher, whereas Croom is more Similar to Knox (though they seem to believe Knox has more upside. I have a feeling Sweeney might make it. Good to have the competition. 1
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