Great article on Burkhead

[*bengalfan74*]

(08-16-2015, 07:13 PM)Cinnno Wrote: 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.

Two Things :

1. TE's don't get separation blowing by the defense with speed, that would make them a WR. TE's get separation with leverage, positioning, strength, and by surprising the defense with seam routes after running a hundred curls. You're not going to see TE's regularly burn defenders with speed.

2. Eifert  caught 39 passes for 445 yards and two touchdowns in his first season with the team. In a limited backup TE2 role. Both him and Jones were used little the first half of the season. So don't try and act like he hasn't taken an NFL snap yet.