TE Jim Kleinsasser a Vikings

Portis · 03-02-2004, 11:20 PM

Since TE Jim Kleinsasser signed with Vikings, what other options do we have for Gibbs to run his offense? I thought Kleinsasser will be a skin and we would have an ideal TE for Gibbs blocking schemes. Since it’s no more possible should we draft Winslow?

sportscurmudgeon · 03-02-2004, 11:22 PM

Two words to keep an ear out for:

Walter - - - - Rasby.

He will come cheap and will do what the Joe Gibbs offense needs most from a TE. He will block like a third OT.

skins009 · 03-02-2004, 11:31 PM

There is so guy from tenessse, i forget his name, but he is a big good blocking tight end.

SmootSmack · 03-02-2004, 11:33 PM

What about Erronn Kinney?

joecrisp · 03-02-2004, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

Two words to keep an ear out for:

Walter - - - - Rasby.

He will come cheap and will do what the Joe Gibbs offense needs most from a TE. He will block like a third OT.

Yep. I overlooked Rasby when I was doing my free agency scouting reports, but he would be a good fit. Spurrier let him go because he was a better blocker than a pass receiver (go figure!). The Saints picked him up, but now they have Ernie Conwell, David Sloan and Boo Williams, so there's no more room for Rasby.

Here's his profile:
http://www.neworleanssaints.com/play...m?playerid=117

joecrisp · 03-02-2004, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by smootsmack

What about Erronn Kinney?

Titans | Kinney Agrees To Long-Term Deal - from www.KFFL.com
Tue, 2 Mar 2004 18:30:27 -0800

The Tennessee Titans have announced the team has reached agreement on a multi-year contract with TE Erron Kinney.

There are a couple other guys I'd like to see the Redskins pursue. Check out my TE scouting report here:
http://thewarpath.net/showthread.php?p=1187#post1187

Gmanc711 · 03-02-2004, 11:47 PM

Do we now consider Kellen Winslow Jr? I still think were alot better off taking a " Chance " on offense with a Robert Royal, a Walter Rasby, ect. I think we cant take the same " chance " with players on defense, so I would shy away from Winslow Jr. Anyways does anyone think we take him?

joecrisp · 03-02-2004, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gmanc711

Do we now consider Kellen Winslow Jr? I still think were alot better off taking a " Chance " on offense with a Robert Royal, a Walter Rasby, ect. I think we cant take the same " chance " with players on defense, so I would shy away from Winslow Jr. Anyways does anyone think we take him?

I'm hoping they pass on Winslow and go for Sean Taylor, Tommie Harris or another top defender. I just don't think they need Winslow as much as the guys they could get on defense who would have an immediate-- and much more necessary impact-- on offense. Of course, I didn't think it was "necessary" for them to get Mark Brunell, either...

MTK · 03-03-2004, 12:07 AM

Yep, the word on the street is Rasby will be brought back.

He's a heck of a blocking TE, seems like a perfect fit in this system.

SmootSmack · 03-03-2004, 12:11 AM

Crisp, thanks for the Kinney update. While I like Taylor and they say he's the real deal (the next Lott or Roy Williams), I'm not all that down on Ohalete. I'd rather spend that no. 5 pick on Harris or Wilfork.

Beemnseven · 03-03-2004, 12:11 AM

Knowing how tight ends block 70-80% of the time in Joe Gibbs' offense, it wouldn't make sense to take Winslow and pay him the kind of money a #5 pick will demand. If we had a 'West Coast' offense like the Packers or 49ers, where the TE plays a pivotal role in the passing game, Winslow more than likely would have been the way to go.

But, we will return to the Air Coryell/One Back offense where the TEs will spend most of the time slugging it out with DEs and blitzing LBs. That means it's Sean Taylor at #5 -- And that's that.

Hopefully.

Portis · 03-03-2004, 12:13 AM

Bucs released TE Ken Dilger. I read somewhere he is a great pass blocking TE. May be we should get him. Afterall he did help Bucs get that SB.

Player bio http://tsf.tbo.com/tbo/football/player.cgi?0402

Portis · 03-03-2004, 12:17 AM

Also we can consider bringing back Stephen Alexander. Since he was cut by Chargers.

Daseal · 03-03-2004, 12:39 AM

Well, if we had a TE like Winslow then I think he'd get the ball, he's not a bad blocker either. I think he'd be a good fit. That said, I'd only take him if Taylor is gone. Taylor is my guy right now. I dont think the pick is worth Harris or Wilfork.

Beemnseven · 03-03-2004, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Portis

Also we can consider bringing back Stephen Alexander. Since he was cut by Chargers.

Stephen Alexander was worthless. I remember hearing how all we had to do was wait for him to "take the next step". He took many steps to the bench nursing injury after injury.

He was a bust at TE. I don't want him back here.

03-02-2004, 11:20 PM	#1
Portis Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 35	TE Jim Kleinsasser a Vikings Since TE Jim Kleinsasser signed with Vikings, what other options do we have for Gibbs to run his offense? I thought Kleinsasser will be a skin and we would have an ideal TE for Gibbs blocking schemes. Since it’s no more possible should we draft Winslow?

03-02-2004, 11:22 PM	#2
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Two words to keep an ear out for: Walter - - - - Rasby. He will come cheap and will do what the Joe Gibbs offense needs most from a TE. He will block like a third OT. __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	What about Erronn Kinney? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-02-2004, 11:47 PM	#7
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Do we now consider Kellen Winslow Jr? I still think were alot better off taking a " Chance " on offense with a Robert Royal, a Walter Rasby, ect. I think we cant take the same " chance " with players on defense, so I would shy away from Winslow Jr. Anyways does anyone think we take him? __________________ #21

03-03-2004, 12:11 AM	#10
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Crisp, thanks for the Kinney update. While I like Taylor and they say he's the real deal (the next Lott or Roy Williams), I'm not all that down on Ohalete. I'd rather spend that no. 5 pick on Harris or Wilfork. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-02-2004, 11:31 PM	#3
skins009 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 528	There is so guy from tenessse, i forget his name, but he is a big good blocking tight end.

03-03-2004, 12:07 AM	#9
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Yep, the word on the street is Rasby will be brought back. He's a heck of a blocking TE, seems like a perfect fit in this system.

03-03-2004, 12:11 AM	#11
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 50 Posts: 5,311	Knowing how tight ends block 70-80% of the time in Joe Gibbs' offense, it wouldn't make sense to take Winslow and pay him the kind of money a #5 pick will demand. If we had a 'West Coast' offense like the Packers or 49ers, where the TE plays a pivotal role in the passing game, Winslow more than likely would have been the way to go. But, we will return to the Air Coryell/One Back offense where the TEs will spend most of the time slugging it out with DEs and blitzing LBs. That means it's Sean Taylor at #5 -- And that's that. Hopefully.

03-03-2004, 12:13 AM	#12
Portis Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 35	Bucs released TE Ken Dilger. I read somewhere he is a great pass blocking TE. May be we should get him. Afterall he did help Bucs get that SB. Player bio http://tsf.tbo.com/tbo/football/player.cgi?0402

03-03-2004, 12:17 AM	#13
Portis Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 35	Also we can consider bringing back Stephen Alexander. Since he was cut by Chargers.

03-03-2004, 12:39 AM	#14
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Well, if we had a TE like Winslow then I think he'd get the ball, he's not a bad blocker either. I think he'd be a good fit. That said, I'd only take him if Taylor is gone. Taylor is my guy right now. I dont think the pick is worth Harris or Wilfork.

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