tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post4622630064680498804..comments2024-03-28T20:09:43.455-04:00Comments on Touch the Banner: Devin Funchess, WolverineUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-45429598555644322502014-08-19T18:43:53.456-04:002014-08-19T18:43:53.456-04:00Came back to check the TTB rating because I'm ...Came back to check the TTB rating because I'm sure it would be worth a chuckle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-78354725772990297972011-04-24T18:00:56.565-04:002011-04-24T18:00:56.565-04:00Anonymous @8:04pm
Football isn't all about su...Anonymous @8:04pm<br /><br />Football isn't all about surprising or deceiving the defense. There's a little thing called execution in there. Ask Lloyd Carr.<br /><br />I don't think it's any coach's objective to have a tight end who either can't block or can't catch. It's just that most do either one or the other better and some do both very well.<br /><br />It's like safeties...some are better at coverage, some are better at run support and tacking well. This doesn't mean Brian Dawkins can't cover for shit or Darren Sharper tackles like a pussy.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12342230002415073793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-71954396543974205272011-04-23T20:04:46.718-04:002011-04-23T20:04:46.718-04:00I know that this guy is a highly rated recruit at ...I know that this guy is a highly rated recruit at scout but I'm not a big fan of the TE/WR hybrid types. Any more than I was a fan of Rodriguez's hybrid S/LB types. If you want a blocker, then get an OT. If you want a guy who can get open and catch the ball, get a receiver. If you've got a tight end who either can't block or can't catch, then the defense knows what to expect when he's in there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-72980952766606807372011-04-23T00:50:57.876-04:002011-04-23T00:50:57.876-04:00I don't know why people are getting worked up ...I don't know why people are getting worked up about the TE numbers. To me, you land 5 OL, 2 pure TEs, and call Williams an OL/TE. Thats 8 guys for OL/TE. Add a QB, RB, WR on offense (11), 4 DL (15), 2 LB (17), and 2 DB (19) and you have yourself a class, with maybe a luxury (extra skill position guy, LB, or DB) thrown in if the class reaches 20 - which it will - if not more. No worries. <br /><br />- LankowniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-11619147714631527302011-04-22T17:53:37.402-04:002011-04-22T17:53:37.402-04:00With the class size creeping up, any chance they t...With the class size creeping up, any chance they take three tight ends, with Thompson and Funchess as pass-catchers and Williams as the quintessential tackle-lined-up-at-TE TE? <br /><br />For that matter, what are the odds that this class turns out to be composed entirely of offensive linemen, tight ends, and linebackers?BISBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-41849241719160399602011-04-22T17:05:24.106-04:002011-04-22T17:05:24.106-04:00This kid looks pretty good to me. Even if he does...This kid looks pretty good to me. Even if he does not fill out well, I still think the coaches can use him. I agree though that if he does fill out, he could be excellent. Sounds like a strategic recruit from a good HS program to boot.Painter Smurfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-45613079385252063312011-04-22T14:03:59.714-04:002011-04-22T14:03:59.714-04:00@ David 1:59 p.m.
My comparison to Butler is from...@ David 1:59 p.m.<br /><br />My comparison to Butler is from a purely physical standpoint. That's why I said "like Butler but with a good head on his shoulders." Blocking is all about effort, and Butler didn't really seem to care. So I think you were right.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-67720514029471735262011-04-22T13:59:33.060-04:002011-04-22T13:59:33.060-04:00Magnus,
No Caron Butler comparisons until Manbear...Magnus,<br /><br />No Caron Butler comparisons until Manbearfreak-ness is confirmed.<br /><br />On a side note, despite being Manbearfreak, Butler was notoriously terrible at blocking. Was this just a faulty perception?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12342230002415073793noreply@blogger.com