Why not Jermaine Gresham?

[wolfpack]

Vic Tafur @VicTafur · 30m 30 minutes ago

Sources also say that after a long courtship, talks between #Raiders and TE Jermaine Gresham “are dead for now”

[casdhf]

Re: Why not Jermaine Gresham?

The penalties of Lee Smith and the drops of Scott Chandler. Perfect!

[Tatonka]

Re: Why not Jermaine Gresham?

gresham is more of a complete Te. good blocker. but not an impressive run after the catch guy.

[Mahdi]

Re: Why not Jermaine Gresham?

Not a great receiver in terms of getting open

[The Jokeman]

Re: Why not Jermaine Gresham?

Not a great receiver in terms of getting open

He's had four seasons of over 50 catches and a fifth with 46. He isn't a dynamic runner after the catch guy but he's still a guy who can move the chains for you in a dink and dunk offense. He's also shown at times he's good in the redzone. I liked the idea of pairing him with Chandler if we weren't able to nab Cameron or Clay so I say kick the tires and see what kind of deal he looking for.

[Mahdi]

Re: Why not Jermaine Gresham?

He's had four seasons of over 50 catches and a fifth with 46. He isn't a dynamic runner after the catch guy but he's still a guy who can move the chains for you in a dink and dunk offense. He's also shown at times he's good in the redzone. I liked the idea of pairing him with Chandler if we weren't able to nab Cameron or Clay so I say kick the tires and see what kind of deal he looking for.

Didn't realize he had those numbers of receptions. However the Bills are looking for a guy that is particularly good at getting open in the short areas.

It's a copy of the NE system. Which is why we grabbed Harvin (ala Edelman).

[stuckincincy]

Re: Why not Jermaine Gresham?

He was a #18 first round pick. High penalties, low receptions, hands of iron at the most inopportune times. Gets into funks. You never know when he claims injury and sits out. When the money is on the line, comes up small. Very slow-footed...he had two catches over 20 yards last season - 23 was the longest. Adequate blocker, when he doesn't draw a flag. This with a club due to injuries, had only two TEs after game 1 last season...him and a rookie H-back manning the TE spot. He did not elevate his game. After his iron-hand performance in CIN's 2013 game, claimed he couldn't go in the 2014 playoff game. A club with zero receiver starters, 1 reserve, and him.

I doubt any players on the CIN club is sad that he didn't get renewed.

Perhaps he will thrive in a new venue - dunno. Bon apetit.

[Uncle Jesse]

Re: Why not Jermaine Gresham?

There has to be something going on with tight end. We can't possibly roll with what we have on roster. Maybe they like someone in the draft?

[GvilleBills]

Re: Why not Jermaine Gresham?

He was a #18 first round pick. High penalties, low receptions, hands of iron at the most inopportune times. Gets into funks. You never know when he claims injury and sits out. When the money is on the line, comes up small. Very slow-footed...he had two catches over 20 yards last season - 23 was the longest. Adequate blocker, when he doesn't draw a flag. This with a club due to injuries, had only two TEs after game 1 last season...him and a rookie H-back manning the TE spot. He did not elevate his game. After his iron-hand performance in CIN's 2013 game, claimed he couldn't go in the 2014 playoff game. A club with zero receiver starters, 1 reserve, and him.

I doubt any players on the CIN club is sad that he didn't get renewed.

Perhaps he will thrive in a new venue - dunno. Bon apetit.

Ouch.
There it is folks, I'm out. I don't watch a great deal of Bengal games, so I defer to SiC on things 'Natti related.

[wolfpack]

Re: Why not Jermaine Gresham?

The Buffalo News reports the Bills were interested in signing free agent Jermaine Gresham in addition to Charles Clay.
Buffalo backed off after it was revealed Gresham needed surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back on Thursday. Gresham and Clay are two different tight ends; Gresham is more of an end-of-the-line blocker, while Clay is a finesse "move" player. The Bills are trying to surround Matt Cassel with as much talent possible. Gresham has also drawn interest from the Raiders. Mar 20 - 11:33 AM
Source: Buffalo News

[GreedoII]

Re: Why not Jermaine Gresham?

I say go for it...after Clay it's still nobody

[swiper]

Re: Why not Jermaine Gresham?

I'm waiting for the "Clay > Gresham" - but if Gresham has a neck/back thing that drove the Raiders off, then it is so.

[better days]

Re: Why not Jermaine Gresham?

I'm waiting for the "Clay > Gresham" - but if Gresham has a neck/back thing that drove the Raiders off, then it is so.

Gresham had surgery last week for a herniated disc in his back.

[elroy16]

Re: Why not Jermaine Gresham?

I'm waiting for the "Clay > Gresham" - but if Gresham has a neck/back thing that drove the Raiders off, then it is so.

Considering NFL players voted Clay the 89th best player in the league and Gresham wasn't voted to that list... Clay > Gresham.

[swiper]

Re: Why not Jermaine Gresham?

LOL. Who is Clay, again?