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I'm pretty disappointed in ESPN's ratings, been a suscriber for awhile. pretty much a east coast and SEC recruiting site.ljginger wrote:Even though I'm upset by this, I still rank the three sites in this order: 1 Rivals 2 ESPN 3 Scout
Well, if you are that certain then you should give Coach Kelly a call and let him knowdd10snoop28 wrote:No. He is perfectly suited to play LB in college. I've seen him play quite a bit throughout his HS years in Oregon and he'll be a star at LB. I would be surprised if he doesn't make it to the NFL.
A little bit off point, but there is a huge difference between Rob Gronkowski and Ed Dickson. Don't get me wrong, Dickson was a great player for us, but Gronk is a much more physical player than Dickson will ever be.Duck07 wrote:I don't think Oregon has effectively utilized a TE since Justin Peele in spite of all the NFL caliber talent we've had at the position. My goodness, in college and the pros the only difference I see between Rob Gronkowski and Ed Dickson has been in the systems they play because as blockers, there's no real difference between them. I don't think we make the TE a first or second progression read often enough in Chip's offense and I'm afraid that he could end up like Dante Rosario where he's got a lot of skill, but just isn't called on enough and ultimately should be crackin heads on D. We'll see though, the presumed talent we've got in this class at WR and TE is pretty ridic!
I don't think we used our TEs as much this year for several reasons. Our WRs really stepped up their production, which could be attributed to better QB play in the passing game. Our second TE, Brandon Williams, was injured for a good portion of the season, which hindered his development and ability to catch. Lastly, the scheme of the offense doesn't allow for one person or group to dominate the stat book so everyone's stats are sort of deflated a bit.WoodyDuck wrote:I do agree Oregon should get the ball to the tight ends more. However, in the zone read spread Oregon plays there is not much time for check-offs, second and third options. The tight ends have to block for the bubble screens and such.
But the tight ends can be the bubble screen receiver. And Oregon could do better with the play-action.
Oregon used to play a variant of a West Coast pro-set type offense which threw to the tight ends and running backs more often.
I'm looking for more double tight end formations in 2011.
FIFYgreenyellow wrote:I don't think we used our TEs as much this year for several reasons. Our WRs really stepped up their production, which could be attributed to better QB play in the passing game. Our second TE, Brandon Williams, was injured for a good portion of the season, which hindered his development and ability to catch. Lastly, the scheme of the offense doesn't allow for one person or group to dominate the stat book (except our starting RB) so everyone's stats are sort of deflated a bit.WoodyDuck wrote:I do agree Oregon should get the ball to the tight ends more. However, in the zone read spread Oregon plays there is not much time for check-offs, second and third options. The tight ends have to block for the bubble screens and such.
But the tight ends can be the bubble screen receiver. And Oregon could do better with the play-action.
Oregon used to play a variant of a West Coast pro-set type offense which threw to the tight ends and running backs more often.
I'm looking for more double tight end formations in 2011.
TheMaehlMan wrote:I know everybody wants Colt on defense, but I was thinking today about how incredible he could be at tight end. I think he could end up being like Rob Gronkowski, and would truly open up so many things on offense. We have Curtis White and Brandon Williams and Paulson for now, but I think he has more talent in space than all of them. I guess what I'm getting at is that regardless of whether he plays on offense or defense, I am excited.
You can find ways to get playmakers on the field, just look at Huff..sx1080 wrote:TheMaehlMan wrote:I know everybody wants Colt on defense, but I was thinking today about how incredible he could be at tight end. I think he could end up being like Rob Gronkowski, and would truly open up so many things on offense. We have Curtis White and Brandon Williams and Paulson for now, but I think he has more talent in space than all of them. I guess what I'm getting at is that regardless of whether he plays on offense or defense, I am excited.
well...they have PAulsan returning. 5 star White redshirting. French wants to play TE and so does Colt. why sit 2 4 stars and a 5 star behind Paulsan?
