Great article on Burkhead

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(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.

Eifert ran right in front of the LB.  The LB was right there.  There was no chasing.  Stop saying that.  Apparently, there were not two prole saying it, just you saying it twice. 

BTW,   there is only one Jimmy Graham.    He i an anomaly.  Saying you expect anyone else to be him is, well, stupid.  And Gronk gets schemed open.  How can you not see that?  He so very seldom outruns anybody.  He may bowl guys over.  He does not outrun people.  Very few TE's do.  Do you understand the position at all?