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Originally Posted by Daseal
ill, I love Cooley (although he needs to learn to tuck that ball, he's been giving up a lot of TOs lately) but I want a 2nd TE threat. I don't want a Gates or Shockey who just catch balls, I want someone like Alex Smith (stanford TE) that came out last year. Who is very versatile, basically I want another Chris Cooley, only maybe a little bigger. This gives our offense two weapons who can slip out for decent pickups and make great safety valves. I know it's a lot to ask, but this is probably more realistic than getting a feared #2 receiver.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but often we have Cooley and Royal in at the same time don't we? Maybe I want to move Cooley to TE and get a more typical fullback. But a big name TE would limit Sellers playtime considerably. Either way, Ill, I think we agree on pretty much everything. I just think that we could use another TE (however, I'm willing to give Royal and that undrafted guy from Auburn, especially when Campbell is playing, a shot.
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yeah, we use Royal and Cooley at the same time very often, and i'm wondering if that space wouldn't be better served by Cooley and Sellers, who i think IS in that typical fullback mold. Not in the old ballcarrier way, but as a strong lead blocker for Portis and a short yardage receiving option. I think he may still be leading the league in fullback TDs in fact.
http://www.thewarpath.net/showthread.php?t=9576
I think one real pass receiving TE is good and short of Gonzales or Shockey we are golden with Cooley. If we had a reliable no.2 WR to go over the middle along with Cooley, I'd like to have another big body in the backfield to stiffen the OLine up and punch defenses in the mouth.