Misterbluesky Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 11 minutes ago, GG said: Lee Smith had 3 TDs last year, which is 3 times as many as the entire Bills' TEs And that was with Cook...Smith might be a good fantasy pick this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) Did he sign yet? Airport sightings? anyone got any good recipes? F5 Edited March 6, 2019 by YoloinOhio 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Did he sign yet? Airport sightings? anyone got any good recipes? F5 Made a kick-ass Avocado cole slaw tonight..... Cut up a little cabbage Cut up some carrots A little green pepper Fresh cut avocado Topped with Avocado Ranch Went well with sweet and sour chicken Edited March 6, 2019 by JoeF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folz Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) Guys, the cupboard is completely bare right now at TE. Jason Croom is the only TE on the roster. Remember that most teams carry a blocking TE as well as a pass receiving TE. This site about the construction of a 53-man roster points it out well. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1640782-the-anatomy-of-a-53-man-roster-in-the-nfl "Tight Ends (3) Unless you are the Green Bay Packers, who at one point had five tight ends on the 53-man roster in 2011, most teams will keep three active tight ends. The typical breakdown is the starter, who is a threat in all phases of the game. The backup is usually a blocking tight end who is not much of a threat in the passing game. The third tight end is a hybrid type who can also help on special teams." Croom is the hybrid, Allen would be the back-up/blocking TE, and the team will obviously still try to fill the starting role vacated by Clay (but hopefully at an upgrade, be it a FA or draft pick). And most TEs coming out of college are not polished blockers. That is usually a skill that is honed once in the NFL. So, it makes sense to get your blocking TE in free agency rather than the draft. A guy who has already proven himself in the league. Plus, we all know that the offensive line was a problem last year, which crushed the running game. Obviously the team is going to address the O-line heavily this offseason. So, think of this move as part of that. The signing (if it were to happen) won't prevent them from getting that more athletic, versatile, pass catching TE. "Bill Belichick often praised Allen for his blocking in the run game..." Plus, his rookie year, he did catch 45 balls for 521 yards and 3 TDs, he also had seasons with 6 TDs, and 8 TDs. So, it's not like he can't catch at all. I'd be all for the move. Solid #2 TE. Edited March 6, 2019 by folz 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Wasn't he supposed to visit tonight? Haven't heard a word about his visit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Signing him gives NE* another supplemental pick. juss sayin’.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 59 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Signing him gives NE* another supplemental pick. juss sayin’.. Released players don't count as compensatory FAs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, thebandit27 said: Released players don't count as compensatory FAs My bad. Just gotten so used to everything they touch turning gold, I forgot the rules. not that that’s ever stopped them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, ndirish1978 said: Wasn't he supposed to visit tonight? Haven't heard a word about his visit. He flew in last night... visit today. He visited Ravens yesterday. No word on whether Jimmy’s Seafood offered free crab cakes for life. Edited March 6, 2019 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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C.Biscuit97 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 His career has been super disappointing. I thought he was going to be a top 10-15 TE. He’s fine at the right price as a number 2 TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
End The Drought Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 It would be a nice addition before free agency starts. I’m down for anyone who is able to upgrade our run game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 20 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: His career has been super disappointing. I thought he was going to be a top 10-15 TE. He’s fine at the right price as a number 2 TE. Yep. Basically a 6th OLman that can also catch a pass or two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCBillsBeliever Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: My bad. Just gotten so used to everything they touch turning gold, I forgot the rules. not that that’s ever stopped them.. No. You're right. The Patriot Way is finding new methods for breaking the rules and getting away with it. They will get another pick because Bob Kraft will get off with a wrist slap, because none of the holding penalties against Hughes were called vs the Pats, because... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 If all you want is someone that can block, we have a former, 1st team All-Iowa tight end already on the roster. Ike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 1 hour ago, End The Drought said: It would be a nice addition before free agency starts. I’m down for anyone who is able to upgrade our run game. Yes. Signing people like DT Phillips, C Long, and Allen (if they do) reduces the pressure of having to overpay for someone else just to get them here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 6 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Signing him gives NE* another supplemental pick. juss sayin’.. Nah he was cut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Anyone camping out at OBD watching for the limo? Did he make it to Mulberry's? Don't let him out of the building! Where's the Pegula jet? Should I post recipes here? Oh boy, just getting warmed up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 20 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Did he sign yet? Airport sightings? anyone got any good recipes? F5 Maybe check for a large appetizer order at Tempo? I did a braised boneless beef short rib thing recently that went over very......I’ll wait till the dead time after the draft..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, JoeF said: Made a kick-ass Avocado cole slaw tonight..... Cut up a little cabbage Cut up some carrots A little green pepper Fresh cut avocado Topped with Avocado Ranch Went well with sweet and sour chicken hope you sliced the cabbage thinner than chiffonade style. 22 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: Anyone camping out at OBD watching for the limo? Did he make it to Mulberry's? Don't let him out of the building! Where's the Pegula jet? Should I post recipes here? Oh boy, just getting warmed up... deers. Edited March 6, 2019 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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