08-16-2015, 07:13 PM
(08-16-2015, 05:32 PM)McC Wrote: You're the second person who mentioned this about him being caught. I watched it twice and both times, it looked pretty clear to me that the LB in question was in zone coverage and right there when Eifert caught the ball. Nobody chased him down at all.
And you do know that LB's and TE's are ab out the same, speed-wise these days. As a group, I would even say LB's are faster than TE's.
Between Burkhead, who I like a lot, and Eifert, we'll see who catches more passes. When you're chanting Eifert's name, remember this conversation.
While I agree that the Giants were in zone coverage, the MLB (usually the slowest of the lb's) was 2 to 3 yards off Eifert when he caught the ball, and not "right there" as you claim. After the wide open catch, Beason clearly catches and brings down Eifert.
Obviously, Eifert will catch more passes than Rex (being the no. 1 TE and being on the field for more plays) provided he doesn't injure himself again. That's about as brillant as me saying Rex will have more rushing attempts than Eifert.
Here's to hoping that Eifert becomes a top flight TE, but don't blame me for NOT viewing an unproven, often-injured 3rd yr. player through rose colored glasses. As a fan, i want to see if Eifert can beat coverage off the l.o.s., get separation, catch a pass, and outrun lb's., like Graham. Hearing all the talk about how he's going to create mismatches, but have yet to see him get open while covered. That said, I want you to recall this convo, when you realize he's no Graham or Gronk.
