The Drew Crew

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(03-22-2022, 10:17 PM)fredtoast Wrote: In 2014 scrappy white TE Ryan Hewitt, #89 (6'4", 255) played 44% of the offensive snaps mainly as a blocker.  He only had 10 receptions for 86 yards but he was a fan favorite.

Last year scrappy white TE Drew Sample, #89 (6'4", 258) played 42% of the offensive snaps mainly as a blocker.  He only had 11 receptions for 81 yards and is one of the most hated players on the team.

The only difference between these two players is that Hewitt was an undrafted free agent while Sample was a second round pick.  Drew can't help where he was drafted, and he does play an important role in our offense playing close to half of the snaps.

I think it is time to form a "Drew Crew" to get our man a little of the love he deserves for doing the dirty work that never gets any credit.

Who is in?

I like Drew a lot.  We talk about needing guys that can block, and that is him.  He has actually been a very reliable target when he gets opportunities.  Everyone loves CJ and perhaps Hurst because of their athleticism and ability to make big plays in the passing game, but Drew keeps our QB upright and helps in the rushing game as well. 

Sure, he may have been "overdrafted", but he is a reliable, "nuts and bolts"-type of guy (Marv called Hewitt that, so I stole it for Sample).