SouthernMan Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Turk talks about Shawn Nelson The TE needs to be featured, and I agree with Sal here: that neither Fine nor Schouman are more than blockers who may catch a pass now and then. Either way, they're not going to scare any defenses. I think Sal Morona is not giving enough credit to Fine and Schouman. Both have shown promise. It's not as if they were given feature roles. Fine made some nice grabs last year in his limited exposure. I'm not too worried about the TE position. I believe the offense will open up tremendously as Owens and Evans require a little more attention from DBs and LBs. If defenders want to key on our high profile skill players (Lynch, Jackson, Evans, Owens), our TEs (as well as slot man and possession ace Josh Reed) will be in a great position to act as outlet receivers on shorter gains, consistently moving the chains, getting first downs, eating up the clock, and keeping our defense fresh. Add to that the mix of a fast break no-huddle scheme, and we could have a very exciting offense. (I think we can all agree it will depend largely on the success of the revamped O-line). I don't know how much they intend to use rookie TE Shawn Nelson this year, but with his size and pass catching skills, I'd love to see him incorporated as a rookie as a redzone specialist. That could be his primary gameday focus for this season. If Edwards maintains passing accuracy, the Bills offense could give defenders fits with Owens, Nelson, Evans, Reed, and Lynch as potentential redzone targets. That would creates some hellacious matchups for most defenses. Fine could be something of a breakout player this year. Anyone know if he added some poundage? He needed a little more bulk, but he did what was asked of him when put in position. Don't recall him dropping any passes. Sal Morona might find himself eating his own words before the season is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 If the past is any indication, Nelson will catch something like 5-70-1 in the 2nd or 3rd game, and then see 4 passes thrown his way the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I like the idea of Nelson working with the WR's, it shows that the Bills have plans for him instead of just using him on 8 yard curl ins or the dump pass out in the flat. Working with Evans and Owens should be an eye opener for him on how to run routes and get separation especially going against NFL DB's. The Bills will bring him along slowly as they usually do with their rookies. The situation with the O-line will cut down his playing time especially in the beginning of the schedule while the lineman get acclimated with each other and the need for a blocking TE will be greater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I like the idea of Nelson working with the WR's, it shows that the Bills have plans for him instead of just using him on 8 yard curl ins or the dump pass out in the flat. Working with Evans and Owens should be an eye opener for him on how to run routes and get separation especially going against NFL DB's. The Bills will bring him along slowly as they usually do with their rookies. The situation with the O-line will cut down his playing time especially in the beginning of the schedule while the lineman get acclimated with each other and the need for a blocking TE will be greater. Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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