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[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by internetcareer

well if its not obvious by now, let me go ahead and spell it out. The Skins have drafted 3 offensive linemen, have about 5 tight ends on the roster, and have loaded up with 3 pro bowl running backs. I think there is a possibility that Shanny is planning on running the football. Just a thought. Just a possibility.

I'm so glad that we have you here to keep us all in check.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by jsarno

I wonder if there is something we just don't know about our TE situation. Why in the world are we addressing it like it's a huge need?

Dennis Morris' profile reveals a very versatile athlete. His signing may have more of an impact on the FB position where Mike Sellers has been the man for several years. Should Morris develop, he could be an up-grade there.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Dennis Morris' profile reveals a very versatile athlete. His signing may have more of an impact on the FB position where Mike Sellers has been the man for several years. Should Morris develop, he could be an up-grade there.

At 6'2", 265 lbs, he has the prototypical FB/H-back build.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Dennis Morris' profile reveals a very versatile athlete. His signing may have more of an impact on the FB position where Mike Sellers has been the man for several years. Should Morris develop, he could be an up-grade there.

He might eventually be an upgrade all over the place. In any short yardage, goal line situations, running plays he will be involved. With Sellers and Morris we finally have two mean stout shit kickers that can play at TE/FB/H-back postions.
I see Cooley's play time getting cut into as well in short yardage and certain run plays.
I know Morris played against weak competition in college. But what really impressed me with Morris beside his physical play is his hands and speed and ability to track the ball in the air. When he went out in motion and played as a wide out he showed some great eye to ball to hand skills potential that only great receivers have. He is a big project, but great upside. I like this pick.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

He might eventually be an upgrade all over the place. In any short yardage, goal line situations, running plays he will be involved. With Sellers and Morris we finally have two mean stout shit kickers that can play at TE/FB/H-back postions.
I see Cooley's play time getting cut into as well in short yardage and certain run plays.
I know Morris played against weak competition in college. But what really impressed me with Morris beside his physical play is his hands and speed and ability to track the ball in the air. When he went out in motion and played as a wide out he showed some great eye to ball to hand skills potential that only great receivers have. He is a big project, but great upside. I like this pick.

I agree....And I also like the way he sustains his blocks yards down the field. He's a good receiver (can probably even split him out wide in some formations) his YAC and strength is ideal for a player of his positions. Hope he develops as well, if he does we have a real player on our hands.

[redskinjim]

Originally Posted by jsarno

I wonder if there is something we just don't know about our TE situation. Why in the world are we addressing it like it's a huge need?

that is a great question what is the reason for all these tight ends?

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by redskinjim

that is a great question what is the reason for all these tight ends?

With Shanny running the show there will be stiff competition at all positions, they have no loyalty to any of this group. Only the best will survive as it should be.

Expect the unexpected.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by redskinjim

that is a great question what is the reason for all these tight ends?

Our weakness at TE is we did not have a Mark Bavaro/Don Warren type that will run over or at least give LB's a long day. We have great receiver type TE's but not great run blockers. Fred Davis is showing signs of steping up as a blocker. With Davis, Sellers, new guy Ryan and now potential of rookie Morris we have some run blockers.
These role type players is what our roster has been lacking since Snyder took over. Good to see Shanahan and Allen understand their value.

[RMSkins]

Originally Posted by redskinjim

that is a great question what is the reason for all these tight ends?

I think the TE situation is being blown out of proportion. After Cooley and Davis we have Sean Ryan, Lee Vickers, and UDFA Logan Paulsen. I think Dennis Morris is going to be used more as a FB/HB, so i'm not going to add him to the list. We need 3 TE's on the roster, so, in essence, it's a battle between Ryan, Vickers, and Paulsen for the 3rd TE spot. I don't think it has anything to do with Cooley or Davis, we're just looking for that 3rd TE.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by jsarno

I wonder if there is something we just don't know about our TE situation. Why in the world are we addressing it like it's a huge need?

The one we drafted will be our FB, not a TE.

Nothing to worry about.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Buster

The one we drafted will be our FB, not a TE.

Nothing to worry about.

Lets let this play out on the field. He could end up at TE.
Cooley has never impressed me with his in-line run blocking. He is great in the open field blocking WR's and Rb's, but he is not going to blow up LB's and DE's on the line. We have really lacked a starting TE that will knock the snot out of LB/DE like a Don Warren or a Mark Bavaro.
This was a need.
Cooley is more of an H-back/pass catching TE.
I am really looking forward to seeing this new kid 265 pound Morris in action, I am also looking forward to see if Fred Davis will continue to improve. He showed some ability as a run blocker as well as a receiver.

[Big C]

should have picked up OG sergio render, bucs nabbed him i believe though. was highly rated for a while til an injury.

[tootergray34]

I really want that Brandon guy who wears the facepaint who is a OG at Texas Tech!

[SkinsfanNTX]

Originally Posted by tootergray34

I really want that Brandon guy who wears the facepaint who is a OG at Texas Tech!

Signed with Saints tonight.

[tootergray34]

Originally Posted by SkinsfanNTX

Signed with Saints tonight.

awww pooooo, that guy was hilarious