Sammy the Inside Blocker

[Big Turk]

I am a ten-year veteran lurker, first time poster. Not sure why this topic compelled me to join the forum except that I haven't seen the idea posted anywhere else...

 

The fans are concerned about our depth at tight end working out for Greg Roman's offense. We don't want to keep a middling tight end at the expense of a very good wideout like Hogan or Goodwin. What if we only keep three tight ends on the roster. Then in the game, when it's time for Roman to call a power running play that would typically use three TE/FBs instead just keep two TE/FBs on the field, and motion Sammy inside as the third blocker. Remember when Sammy blew up his opponent in blocking drills? I'm guessing that wasn't a unique occurrence. This leaves Clay, Felton and Sammy on the field together, allows for pass plays out of the same formation. Maybe as elite an athlete as Sammy is, he is just as good a blocker as Marqueis Gray or Chris Gragg

 

In a similar vein, don't be surprised if Corey Graham plays all summer at safety to learn the position and then when the announcers begin to call the Colts game, you hear them say "Rex opting for the veteran at cornerback. The Buffalo native in his ninth NFL season, Corey Graham, matches up outside with Andre Johnson."

 

Yeah...or he could just be standing there doing nothing while the player he was supposed to be blocking turns around and tomahawk chops the ball out of the running back's hands down at the 2 yard line like what happened in the KC game last year when Bryce Brown fumbled after a perfectly placed chop as Sammy stood and watched his guy do this...

[ganesh]

I am a ten-year veteran lurker, first time poster. Not sure why this topic compelled me to join the forum except that I haven't seen the idea posted anywhere else...

 

The fans are concerned about our depth at tight end working out for Greg Roman's offense. We don't want to keep a middling tight end at the expense of a very good wideout like Hogan or Goodwin. What if we only keep three tight ends on the roster. Then in the game, when it's time for Roman to call a power running play that would typically use three TE/FBs instead just keep two TE/FBs on the field, and motion Sammy inside as the third blocker. Remember when Sammy blew up his opponent in blocking drills? I'm guessing that wasn't a unique occurrence. This leaves Clay, Felton and Sammy on the field together, allows for pass plays out of the same formation. Maybe as elite an athlete as Sammy is, he is just as good a blocker as Marqueis Gray or Chris Gragg

 

In a similar vein, don't be surprised if Corey Graham plays all summer at safety to learn the position and then when the announcers begin to call the Colts game, you hear them say "Rex opting for the veteran at cornerback. The Buffalo native in his ninth NFL season, Corey Graham, matches up outside with Andre Johnson."

I would rather play Kyle Williams as a TE

[maryland-bills-fan]

Ok, a few questions about the rules and such.

 

[1] In a 3 TE scheme, I believe that you have 3 TE's on the line of scrimmage, continuous with the tackles/guard/center. (Otherwise the guy split out is a wide receiver, regardless of what his usual job description is).

 

[2] In this formation, the innermost "TE" (of the two TE's lined up next to each other) is not an eligible pass receiver. (true?)

 

[3] In this formation, if the outer 'TE" in [2], after lining up adjacent to the inner "TE", the splits out or goes into the backfield, then the former "inner" TE (now an "outer TE) is eligible to receive a pass. (true?) Does he have to report in to the official (if his jersey number is strange) or is he (with a TE #) okay to catch a pass?

 

I would think it neat, if we one of these 3 TE's is somebody who is not thought of as a pass catcher. Offensive tackles can certainly report and catch a pass but they are not a physical type known for fine motor skills. Some of the pass rushing defensive ends would have a physical profile to be a good, surprise tight end. They are often good athletes and have the size to shed blocks and block, as well as the speed to chase down quarterbacks or go down the seam. Jerry Hughes, Manny Lawson or Mario could play this and not give up any size compared to a regular TE.