A change of heart?..Hmm maybe

joethefan · #1 03-28-2005, 01:02 PM

As I sit home relaxing (taking three days off, to return to work on thursday), I finally got some things done around the house like, brought another PS2, watch NFL Network, cleaned out some closets the wife has on the to do list, rearrange the Ballers Basement, with the official TEARING DOWN THE OF THE TOEVERNEOUS POSTER!!, got my two boys out the house, so I can have (APA) all playstation access for a couple of days...

Well having said all that, It took me almost 1 hour to try to remember all the changes that have been made during this offseason. One thing that kind of surprised me, was the TE play of our TE's on Madden. I know this maybe a little farfetched, but It seemed like we weren't as strong a we should have been with the Blocking. Many DE's were getting to Portis pretty easily. Then I went back to some of the actual games of this year. I began to notice some things that weren't good. Learning, this kinda put a change in my mind about our TE position on the team. While Dustin has been focusing on Heath Miller, I know he's the best TE inthe draft, but I don't think we should use our 9 on a TE, but if we were to aquire a number 2 pick, i would say that we need to get a better pass catching, run blocking TE. Again, I am not on the Heath Miller bandwagon, but I do see that could be a need for us to upgrade.

Many of you, like myself, used to say that Cooley was all we needed. But a slobberknocker TE could truely help Portis get around the edges. Esp. on PS2....

Just a thought

chrisbcbu · #2 03-28-2005, 01:07 PM

I would be happy if we pick up Alex Smith(TE) in the 2nd round or maybe Kevin Everret in the 3rd or 4th round.

CNYSkinFan · #3 03-28-2005, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by joethefan

As I sit home relaxing (taking three days off, to return to work on thursday), I finally got some things done around the house like, brought another playstation, watch NFL Network, cleaned out some closets the wife has on the to do list, rearrange the Ballers Basement, with the official TEARING DOWN THE OF THE TOEVERNEOUS POSTER!!, got my two boys out the house, so I can have (APA) all playstation access for a couple of days...

Well having said all that, It took me almost 1 hour to try to remember all the changes that have been made during this offseason. One thing that kind of surprised me, was the TE play of our TE's on Madden. I know this maybe a little farfetched, but It seemed like we weren't as strong a we should have been with the Blocking. Many DE's were getting to Portis. Then I went back to some of the actual games of this year. I began to notice some things that weren't good. Learning, this kinda put a change in my mind about our TE position on the team. While Dustin has been focusing on Heath Miller, I know he's the best TE inthe draft, but I don't think we should use our 9 on a TE, but if we were to aquire a number 2 pick, i would say that we need to get a better pass catching, run blocking TE. Again, I am not on the Heath Miller bandwagon, but I do see that could be a need for us to upgrade.

Many of you, like myself, used to say that Cooley was all we needed. But a slobberknocker TE could truely help Portis get around the edges. Esp. on PS2....

Just a thought

welcome to the dark side wua hahahahahahaa

Seriously I am on the Heath Miller BAndwagon. However I am not sure #9 is where I would pick him. I would like the idea of Williams being there at #9, trading down to maybe Carolina at #14 pick up a second and pick up Miller at #14 and a cb with the second rounder. That is my dream scenario.

And I did not get on the Heath Miller bandwagon right away, but after someone mentioned the possibility on this forum I went and researched it and it makes sense. Man we have some great fans on these forums with so much knowledge.

CowboyKilla · #4 03-28-2005, 01:08 PM

I agree a slobberknocker is needed and Heath Miller is NOT that guy. Hey if we draft the guy I hope he does great but the BLocking will not improve with him in the fold. Four letters SOFT.

CNYSkinFan · #5 03-28-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CowboyKilla

I agree a slobberknocker is needed and Heath Miller is NOT that guy. Hey if we draft the guy I hope he does great but the BLocking will not improve with him in the fold. Four letters SOFT.

I disagree....13 lineman of the week awards does not indicate soft to me. He is a MUCH better blocker then Royal and a better pass catcher. Heath Miller is an upgrade. Just whether he is worth a first rounder is the question.

joethefan · #6 03-28-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CNYSkinFan

welcome to the dark side wua hahahahahahaa

Man we have some great fans on these forums with so much knowledge.

Were you talking about me?....

Not on the Darkside just yet Dustin...but now I do understand your stand alot better now than ever before....

ItchySkin · #7 03-28-2005, 01:15 PM

Joe... I suggest you play NFL2k5...its a lot easier to run. The running game in Madden no matter what team you use is difficult and maybe even less realistic.
Its a shame EA bought all of the NFL rights for the next 5-7 years so we're all stuck with canadian-made maddens (no offense intended).

Kanman21 · #8 03-28-2005, 01:17 PM

Finally, CNY convinced me that Heath Miller would be a fine choice. If he blocks as well as he did in college, then I don't see why we shouldnt pick him. However, as some have said, picking him at 9 is too high. If we can't trade down, then we'll have to go CB or WR. But, Miller would be a solid addition provided his blocking is as good as advertised.

whitskins · #9 03-28-2005, 01:17 PM

The Heath Miller bandwagon is legit. Miller and Rogers are the ideal candidates to draft after a trade down. I want Miller cause I want to draft offense this year. Miller is a serious upgrade.

joethefan · #10 03-28-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ItchySkin

Joe... I suggest you play NFL2K5...its a lot easier to run. The running game in Madden no matter what team you use is difficult and maybe even less realistic.
Its a shame EA bought all of the NFL rights for the next 5-7 years so we're all stuck with canadian-made maddens (no offense intended).

Itchy, I don't really care for NFL2K5. The men just don't look realistic to me...sorry.

NamVet4 · #11 03-28-2005, 01:21 PM

Heath Miller at #9 is a big risk, financially and otherwise!
In the 2nd or 3rd round we levelout our risk....
just my 2 cents....

DUCKIN_TACKLERS · #12 03-28-2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CNYSkinFan

welcome to the dark side wua hahahahahahaa

Seriously I am on the Heath Miller BAndwagon. However I am not sure #9 is where I would pick him. I would like the idea of Williams being there at #9, trading down to maybe Carolina at #14 pick up a second and pick up Miller at #14 and a cb with the second rounder. That is my dream scenario.

And I did not get on the Heath Miller bandwagon right away, but after someone mentioned the possibility on this forum I went and researched it and it makes sense. Man we have some great fans on these forums with so much knowledge.

Was i the one who started your bandwagon rolling... Dosent matter i would love to come out of this draft with a TE like Miller.. TEs are changing the face of offenses.Seriously does San Diego even sniff the playoffs without a guy named Antonio Gates. Ramsey could Develop nicely like Brees with a monster Creating Mismatches like only a TE can. Besides an Elite Reciever no one can Change the passing game like a TE and as a Bonus a TE can help the Running game by taking an Extra defender out of the box or he can blow one out of the box with a vicious Block.
And although I was one of the original people on the Miller Bandwagon. Id still take any of these Guys.
1 MIller
2.Alex Smith if he gained 20lbs
3 Kevin Everett
4. Alex Holmes

Skinz4lyfe · #13 03-28-2005, 01:29 PM

Yea, JTF I'm totally w/you on getting a "Slobberknocker/pass catcher" but I'm not sure how we'll do it and I don't think Heath Miller is that guy. A pass catching TE can change the complexion of a game but I think the greater need is that Slobberknocker that Gibbs would emphasize. A side note, believe me that blocking TE helps on Madden because Portis get twice the yardage.

Patrick · #14 03-28-2005, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NamVet4

Heath Miller at #9 is a big risk, financially and otherwise!
In the 2nd or 3rd round we levelout our risk....
just my 2 cents....

I don't like Miller @ the #9 either .......... AND if I were going for a TE he be the one I'd pick but the reason I don't like him there is because TE is NOT that high of a priority - MAYBE after we get a CB, WR, DE, MLB, to fill more glaring holes. ........... Now if we end up with Miller for some reason - I won't be as upset as if we'd picked KWII last year. ....... We'll know in 26 days!!!

joethefan · #15 03-28-2005, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick

I won't be as upset as if we'd picked KWII last year. ....... We'll know in 26 days!!!

He Patrick I bet you this...If we did take Miller at 9...KWII would be pissed again and go to the media and say "I don't know why Gibbs took him, he lied to me. He looked me right in my face and said that he was taking me, cause Imma soldier"...