jetsfan4life51 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) Physical freak who needs lots of coaching, but has a lot of potential. Another 24 year old to start the season Edited April 29, 2023 by jetsfan4life51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsandI Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimuraGod Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Rounds off the offseason perfectly as we’ve been dealing with GB’s Kuntz for too long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrade Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Just now, KimuraGod said: Rounds off the offseason perfectly as we’ve been dealing with GB’s Kuntz for too long And so it begins…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyt31 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Outside of the first round, 24yr old prospects will become the norm. College athletes don't have to rush their decisions because of financial needs or because it's too late to transfer. The NIL deals give most of them breathing room and play right away after transferring if they feel like another team could boost their stock. Most players are playing well until they hit about 32-33. So if he's legit, we're still getting at least 8yrs from him. I'm totally fine with that. As stated before, Athletic freak. I love the situation he is put here. He's learning the fundamentals from CJ and Conk. His competition is Ruckert. Rodgers is the QB. There isn't a better situation for a TE like him to learn in. If he becomes a better run blocker and route runner, I'm not sure what defenses can do if he turns out to be a good starter. His 10yd split was faster than some of those who ran 4.3's. He's 6'8 with a 40inch vert. The average LB can't cover that and if you bring a safety to help, you leave CBs alone with Wilson, Lazard, Davis, and Hardman. If you drop someone from the front 7 back, you leave Rodgers all day to throw. So I'm really rooting for him because of the problems he could create for defenses. You can cover someone like Conk with average player, but you can't cover someone like that in man if he's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewAge Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 I think we’re also seeing more 24 year olds because of the COVID redshirt year everyone got. I think in a couple years we’ll go back to seeing 22 and 23 year old seniors. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrade Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 6 minutes ago, NewAge said: I think we’re also seeing more 24 year olds because of the COVID redshirt year everyone got. I think in a couple years we’ll go back to seeing 22 and 23 year old seniors. I am probably one of the few that does not mind a 24 year old vs a 22 year old. I think two years make a difference in maturity. They are more ready for the pro game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan4life51 Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Depends on the position. But with the shelf life of most guys you’ll be lucky they’re on your team past 30. Worst case scenario you get 4 good years then resign them at 28 and hope they don’t hit a cliff or retire by the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewAge Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 It’s not only about shelf life but also it can be harder to evaluate players if they’re beating up on players younger than them. Puts a different context on their college performance and how much room they might have for physical growth/development. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfuel34 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I think it is a fine pick but what he does and what he put of the field are WAY diffent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekill08x Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Extremely high upside pick with #220 overall. I don't care what his age is. He is a freak athlete. If this coaching staff is really what we think it is, we have to start seeing some development now. He also has the best statistical QB of all time throwing him passes all summer. Picks like this create a ton of competition and worst case hes an athletic freak on specials. I like that we prioritize athleticism. A lot of other things are teachable. Athleticism is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan4life51 Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 3 hours ago, ekill08x said: Extremely high upside pick with #220 overall. I don't care what his age is. He is a freak athlete. If this coaching staff is really what we think it is, we have to start seeing some development now. He also has the best statistical QB of all time throwing him passes all summer. Picks like this create a ton of competition and worst case hes an athletic freak on specials. I like that we prioritize athleticism. A lot of other things are teachable. Athleticism is not. Ron Middleton is a great coach/leader. I hope he is able to get the most out of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcat Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 (edited) . Edited May 26, 2023 by dcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby816 Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 hour ago, dcat said: If the guy puts in the work... he can be special with his traits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrade Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 7 hours ago, Bobby816 said: If the guy puts in the work... he can be special with his traits. Gonna take a lot of coaching. Fortunately, we have one of the best TE coaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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