Tight Ends

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(10-02-2024, 09:51 AM)PhilHos Wrote: I get where you're coming from, but from what I've heard, our 12 package with Sample and All on the field is our most effective offensive package. Not to mention, I don't think the reason for Sample not having a lot of catches is because he's not a good receiver; I think it's in how we use him (kind of like how Kyle Pitts only has 8 catches on the season is probably not due to Pitts' abilities as a receiver). I'm not saying Sample is anywhere near Pitts' level as a TE, just pointing out that a big reason for Sample's lack of stats is in how we use him.

And it's not like Sample has Daniel Coats hands either: he has quite good hands and holds onto the ball (I think just 2 fumbles in his career 1 lost, the stupid one against NYG in '20). That's one per 42 touches; to put in comparison, Gresh had 1 every 25.4 touches, Coats 1 every 15 (ugh) and Ceej/Eifert both never fumbled in their careers.

As a guy who will have 20 catches a year and 140 yards, I think we can all live with a fumble every 2+ years, if he blocks well and vultures a TD here and there.