2v2nv Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 With the uncertainty of Davis's level of play (coming off of injury) coupled with the play of Paul and Paulsen, this makes sense. It also wasn't a good sign that Davis couldn't get hired by another team. This just makes me think they are wondering about Davis' health or Paul/Paulsen's skills. Or heck he could just be an awesome TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I'm afraid this pick has major reach written all over it. After watching the video highlights I don't see that special RAC potential. The stuff that worked against college defenses will get stuffed in the NFL. I'm just saying........... When I watched the highlights, all I saw was YAC, YAC everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont Taze Me Bro Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 When I watched the highlights, all I saw was YAC, YAC everywhere. That's the problem with highlights.........you see only the good plays. Nobody makes highlight tapes of their bad plays/mistakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 This pick does one of two things. It either... 1. Gives us insurance in case Davis isn't quite back from injury, or relapses and smokes up again. Paul and Paulsen aren't real legit receiving threats. 2. If Davis is back to form, it gives us two legitimate playmaking TEs. RG3 would have his version of Gronk and Hernandez(probably not quite as good but still pretty nice). Also, if Davis does blow up, but because he's a FA ends up being too expensive, we'll at least have another young talented TE in the pipeline ready to take his place. That's what good organizations do. Don't wait until there's a hole in the roster before drafting a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 That's the problem with highlights.........you see only the good plays. Nobody makes highlight tapes of their bad plays/mistakes Oh, I understand that. I also get that he was making college guys miss and bowling over non-NFL players. But dude specifically mentioned highlights so I was addressing that particular comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I'm afraid this pick has major reach written all over it. After watching the video highlights I don't see that special RAC potential. The stuff that worked against college defenses will get stuffed in the NFL. I'm just saying........... Is there anyone out there calling in a "major reach"? serious question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 that's what good organizations do. Don't wait until there's a hole in the roster before drafting a replacement. ^this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 dude looks more like a big possession WR than a tight end. Hopefully he turns out to be a stud for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 With the uncertainty of Davis's level of play (coming off of injury) coupled with the play of Paul and Paulsen, this makes sense. I think Paulsen was fine, Davis is unknown and is on a one year contract, Paul is a question mark. I had said in a thread before that TE would not surprise me, and it doesn't. I think you supplement the WR core with a good TE and he has the potential. If Davis falters or gets hurt do you really trust the TE position with what else is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorEye Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Skins nation does not want UF fans. I hate UF, **** em. Go FSU! FSU? That's a clown school bro' ! Damn that was too easy. For the uninformed, FSU has a circus college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 FSU? That's a clown school bro' !Damn that was too easy. For the uninformed, FSU has a circus college. Clownin' ain't easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Is there anyone out there calling in a "major reach"? serious question. Unless his definition of a reach is different from mine, I don't see how anyone could call it a "major reach". A reach is when you go against your draft board to pick for need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 It also wasn't a good sign that Davis couldn't get hired by another team. This just makes me think they are wondering about Davis' health or Paul/Paulsen's skills.Or heck he could just be an awesome TE. I tend to agree, Shanahan is not happy with Davis condition or Paul's potential, this is evident now it is one of the two or both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Unless his definition of a reach is different from mine, I don't see how anyone could call it a "major reach". A reach is when you go against your draft board to pick for need. Dude's draft philosophy is different from yours; he's stuck in the Vinny era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Unless his definition of a reach is different from mine, I don't see how anyone could call it a "major reach". A reach is when you go against your draft board to pick for need. I honestly have a feeling that got both with this pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoBob Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 What I find funny is that if we had taken a WR, people would be nodding along saying "we need secondary help, but I can see that." Because we talked about it and prepared ourselves for a playmaker at WR. But because the guy we drafted technically has "TE" next to his name, people freak out. Reed is barely even a TE. He's almost a WR, and it's likely he plays the slot for us the majority of the time he's on the field. Think of him as a WR. was going to type the same thing...people need to relax. Especially those who are saying things like - Fred must not be getting better OR I guess the front office doesn't like Davis.... Reed is a move around the field Joker type of player....he's a TE, WR, RB, H-Back....in other words a versatile weapon....which is a very good thing for a young QB.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Reed is a move around the field Joker type of player....he's a TE, WR, RB, H-Back....in other words a versatile weapon....which is a very good thing for a young QB.... Especially for this QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 We just picked SS Philip Thomas in the 4th. Have you "we wasted a pick, shoulda took a safety" guys calmed down yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD0506 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 We just picked SS Philip Thomas in the 4th. Have you "we wasted a pick, shoulda took a safety" guys calmed down yet? They're busy lookin' for something else to freak about................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 They're busy lookin' for something else to freak about................. Reckon so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADF Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 The Redskins are hoping that this guy can pick up some of the slack if Davis goes down again. Paul and Paulsen each played 16 games and could barely produce (combined) what Davis did in about 6 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 This doesn't have to have any connection to #83 at all. The coach said they didn't expect to pick a TE. Clearly his talent was too good to pass up. We never really got to see #83 and #88 on the field together last year and we clearly needed another playmaker to create some space. This guy is good with the ball in his hands and has the added bonus of being an option QB in HS. I'm sure we can find a way to utilize him in the backfield. edit: I should add, we did not have a solid third option. It doesn't matter that he is a TE if he provides that. There is such a thing as 2 TE sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mi6 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Sleepy is coming off a serious injury. It's tough to fully recover from an Achilles tear. Dan Marino had this injury, and it affected his play. Logan is more a blocking TE. And, Niles Paul is just a flop at TE. Drafting a TE makes sense as both Sleepy and Logan are signed to a 1 year contract. And, we need someone who can be here for a period of time, and can play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I didn't mean that it was a bad pick... I said it was an interesting pick, not something that I would have thought of that high, but from what I read this guy could not be passed up he was that much of a value. Which is great. We never got to really see much of cooley and davis healthy at the same time, so maybe this will be good. I'm excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondak Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Running an athletic, two TE set keeps the defense on their heels. RG3 will shred defenses that cheat this thing and think they can get a LB to cover a guy like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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