2015 Tight Ends

[BisManBison]

Two weeks in and our tight ends have a total of two catches and I don't know that they've been targeted a lot more than that. Has our offense had a philosophical change, are we keeping that in our back pocket, are they just not getting open, or too many other mouths to feed? This is not a complaint or a call out of play calls, merely an observation for discussion this week since there isn't much else to talk about this week.

[BisonNation11]

I'm going with back pocket. Waiting for the right matchups. I sure hope our staff isn't showing every play in the playbook in the first two games.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I'm going with back pocket. Waiting for the right matchups. I sure hope our staff isn't showing every play in the playbook in the first two games.

I keep hoping back pocket also. I keep waiting and waiting. Going to be interesting when we pull them out. They are usually a nice weapon against the 3-4

[td577]

Against Montana, they were trying to spread everyone out and CW was getting a lot of pressure. The TEs were chipping away but then the passes were already in the air before they were downfield. In the Weber State game, they were open, but then so was everyone else. The Morlock TD on the wheel route could have easily gone to a TE if the safety turned out more. The Weber CBs were taking away the out routes, so our receivers were turning in and had a half step. Too easy to just throw it to them for 8 yards at a time. I think the TEs will get more involved as the season progresses. With guys like Morlock, Vraa, and RJ, defenders are going to start committing to them earlier and more often in passing situations creating all sorts of opportunities for our TEs to be one on one with LBers with no safety help. I think a lot of it is getting a feel for what other teams will do and some of it is getting our offense consistently handling pressure. The TEs have always been a large part of the offense and I don't see how that will change. It has just been coincidental the first two games negated the use of them for different reasons.

[ZHerd]

Two weeks in and our tight ends have a total of two catches and I don't know that they've been targeted a lot more than that. Has our offense had a philosophical change, are we keeping that in our back pocket, are they just not getting open, or too many other mouths to feed? This is not a complaint or a call out of play calls, merely an observation for discussion this week since there isn't much else to talk about this week.

I think back pocket as well. Those options are all still on the table and will come out at the right time. I don't mind seeing those passes being redistributed if other options are open. Morlock, Shepherd (basically new regulars getting a new share of the opportunities) etc. are just more dangerous/explosive options than a TE. I'm guessing we will still see plenty of Albers and company; especially in the redzone

[HerdBot]

It's non conference. Were not going to show much unless we need it

[OrygunBison]

It's non conference. Were not going to show much unless we need it

Bullshit. We showed quite a few different looks for Chase. They're not holding back some amazing TE play. I just think Montana shut it down and there were too many other options against Weber.

[MAKBison]

Bullshit. We showed quite a few different looks for Chase. They're not holding back some amazing TE play. I just think Montana shut it down and there were too many other options against Weber.

50/50......Some of it is due to the D and what they are giving, but I think some of it is be design. During the pre-season, I think we are consciously working on the receives and CM packages....we know what we have with our TE packages. PLus...when we get to conference play teams will have to decide how they want to play us and then of course we will change accordingly. LOTS of Weapons

[Bisonville GasMan]

50/50......Some of it is due to the D and what they are giving, but I think some of it is be design. During the pre-season, I think we are consciously working on the receives and CM packages....we know what we have with our TE packages. PLus...when we get to conference play teams will have to decide how they want to play us and then of course we will change accordingly. LOTS of Weapons

Right. As the year goes on more and more comes out of the back pocket...which is why if you make it to the championship game you end up passing to the O-lineman.


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[MAKBison]

Right. As the year goes on more and more comes out of the back pocket...which is why if you make it to the championship game you end up passing to the O-lineman.


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I love those 2 point conversions