Tight Ends

[patmoran2006]

Who are the best TE's coming out in this draft and where would they be currently projected.

I dont know of any right now (havent studied up my college yet)

[The Jokeman]

Re: Tight Ends

From https://http//www.nfldraftcountdown....nkings/te.html
1. John Carlson Notre Dame 6-6 259 4.70
2. Fred Davis USC 6-4 245 4.75
3. Martin Rucker Missouri 6-6 255 4.70
4. Dustin Keller Purdue 6-4 240 4.85
5. Jacob Tamme Kentucky 6-5 240 4.60
6. Craig Stevens California 6-5 258 4.75
7. Kellen Davis Michigan St. 6-6 253 4.85
8. Brad Cottam Tennessee 6-8 270 4.75
9. Gary Barnidge Louisville 6-6 230 4.75
10. Adam Bishop Nevada 6-4 245 4.75

From http://profootballexperts.scout.com/...pid=19&yr=2008
TE 1 Fred Davis SR 6-4/245/- USC Toledo, OH
TE 2 Dustin Keller SR 6-4/240/- Purdue Lafayette, IN
TE 3 John Carlson SR 6-6/255/- Notre Dame Litchfield, MN
TE 4 Martin Rucker SR 6-6/255/- Missouri St Joseph, MO
TE 5 Jacob Tamme SR 6-5/240/- Kentucky Danville, KY
TE 6 Tom Santi SR 6-5/250/- Virginia Nashville, TN
TE 7 Brad Cottam SR 6-8/270/- Tennessee Cordova, TN
TE 8 Craig Stevens SR 6-5/258/- California Rolling Hills, CA
TE 9 Joe John Finley SR 6-6/261/- Oklahoma Arlington, TX
TE 10 Adam Bishop SR 6-4/245/- Nevada Rohnert Park, CA

and from http://www.nfldraftdog.com/2008_nfl_...tight_ends.htm

1. John Carlson, 6' 5" 255, Notre Dame
2. Martellus Bennett, 6' 6" 252, Texas A&M*
3. Martin Rucker, 6' 4" 246, Missouri
4. Travis Beckum, 6' 5" 228, Wisconsin*
5. Chase Coffman, 6' 5" 233, Missouri*
6. Anthony Hill, 6' 5" 275, NC State (INJURED)
7. Dustin Keller, 6' 3" 242, Purdue
8. Fred Davis, 6' 4" 258, USC
9. Kory Sperry, 6' 5" 250, Colorado State
10. Jacob Tamme, 6' 4" 243, Kentucky

Finally from http://football.about.com/cs/positio...raftterank.htm

1. Fred Davis, USC
2. Martin Rucker, Missouri
3. Kellen Davis, Michigan State
4. Brad Cottam, Tennessee
5. Joey Haynos, Maryland
6. John Carlson, Notre Dame
7. Craig Stevens, California
8. Jacob Tamme, Kentucky
9. Mike Peterson, Northwest Missouri State
10. Dustin Keller, Purdue

None really carry Round 1 grades but that should change after the combine when someone will emerge. I think we could get a quality guy in Round 2.

[TigerJ]

Re: Tight Ends

There are drafts when no tight ends go in round one. It would not surprise me if that happens in 2008. Cottam is pretty quick for his size, but there aren't any guys with really freakish (sub 4.5) speed who can run around like a WR at 250 lbs. At this point there's no one I'd pick in round one.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Tight Ends

To be determined really we still need to see if Coffman and Bennett jump or not, till them we wont know, with Beckum staying in school that eliminates one good TE right there. The top TE in this draft though is Martin Rucker, though he wont be the first one off the board.

[PECKERWOOD]

Re: Tight Ends

To be determined really we still need to see if Coffman and Bennett jump or not, till them we wont know, with Beckum staying in school that eliminates one good TE right there. The top TE in this draft though is Martin Rucker, though he wont be the first one off the board.

That's what I say as well, Rucker would be a great fit for us.

[patmoran2006]

Re: Tight Ends

If Carlson is the best TE, then I hope our next TE comes via Free agency. I haven't watched nearly as much college ball in the past 1.5 years as I have in the past; but I am a huge NOtre Dame guy.

So I've seen plenty of Carlson; and he doesn't strike me as an impact TE in the NFL.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Tight Ends

If Carlson is the best TE, then I hope our next TE comes via Free agency. I haven't watched nearly as much college ball in the past 1.5 years as I have in the past; but I am a huge NOtre Dame guy.

So I've seen plenty of Carlson; and he doesn't strike me as an impact TE in the NFL.

He's to prototypical NFL TE at this stage and I dont see him getting much better, Id like him to a smaller version of Jay Rimersma, consistent and solid but not spectacular. He will not stretch the field vertically or create huge mismatch issues, but he will get open and can catch nearly every ball. He has blocking issues and need s to really work on that aspect of his game. He had a down year due in part to Clausen being a Freshman and also because he had to stay in a lot of help protect. In no way is he the #1 TE he's a 3rd-4th Rd guy.

[Night Train]

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I don't care who we draft at TE but we need one with good hands. I don't wish to read about good measurables and potential, if he can't catch the ball. After watching Royal bobble or drop 2 out of 3 receptions, I want a sure hands guy. Edwards would thrive with a dependable TE.

Don't forget, we still have Schouman as a receiving TE/backup but we need a frontline guy with size. Royal & Gaines don't cut it.

[X-Era]

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He's to prototypical NFL TE at this stage and I dont see him getting much better, Id like him to a smaller version of Jay Rimersma, consistent and solid but not spectacular. He will not stretch the field vertically or create huge mismatch issues, but he will get open and can catch nearly every ball. He has blocking issues and need s to really work on that aspect of his game. He had a down year due in part to Clausen being a Freshman and also because he had to stay in a lot of help protect. In no way is he the #1 TE he's a 3rd-4th Rd guy.

My pick is Bennett at 6' 7" 240-250, and an unbelieveable athlete? DAMN!

[DraftBoy]

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My pick is Bennett at 6' 7" 240-250, and an unbelieveable athlete? DAMN!

Not declared as of now, and there isnt alot of reports thinking he will declare

We need to start putting our pipe dreams to rest and dealing with what is available. As of now Bennett, and Coffman are not options.

[The Jokeman]

Re: Tight Ends

To be determined really we still need to see if Coffman and Bennett jump or not, till them we wont know, with Beckum staying in school that eliminates one good TE right there. The top TE in this draft though is Martin Rucker, though he wont be the first one off the board.

Rucker had a great senior season and his size makes him a definite stand out. Me I'd prefer a guy like Dustin Keller who's been a little more consistent and seems to have better speed. Of course so much is going to depend on our OC next year and what type of offense he favors and/or asks his TEs to do.

[Bmax]

Re: Tight Ends

Keller had a good bowl game against Central Mich. ...He also showed some of his down field ability against Ohio st earlier in the season.




Bmax

[RedEyE]

Re: Tight Ends

This has to be one the biggest needs for Buffalo this year. There should be some decent WRs that might compliment Evans via FA. But nothing opens up the Bills downfield like a young gruff TE with decent hands.

[Hard Nose Football]

Re: Tight Ends

Keller had a good bowl game against Central Mich. ...He also showed some of his down field ability against Ohio st earlier in the season.




Bmax

Keller would be perfect for us. He's a great receiver that takes more than one guy to bring him down, plus he has speed. Let's get him with one of our thirds.

Let the other schmoes block.

[Night Train]

Re: Tight Ends

7. Kellen Davis Michigan St. 6-6 253 4.85

This kid just caught the first TD of the game vs. Boston College. Not only tall but his arms are a mile long. Looks like a basketball power forward.

We like.