Let's not sleep on Auden Tate in the WR mix

[PAjwPhilly]

(06-02-2020, 04:11 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: And I don't see why he couldn't lineup at TE here and there and run the traditional TE routes even if he's not officially switched to TE. Put the players on the field that are the best weapons.

I would move him off the ball and have him chip... if I was to utilize him like you want.

Tate does not have TE mass nor did he bench at the combine or pro day* (so maybe not even near TE strength)
Tate would need to learn to "fire out" of his 3-point stance, and do something productive against the DE while staying "true" to his route.

Keeping him off the ball, keeps him in his regular upright stance, and allows him space and time to adjust to the DE in order to make a contribution.... before running the route (which should be the easy part for a WR converting to TE).

One of the highlights of doing something like this is that the average height of a DB is under 6 foot**. And with a big receiver you can have better success throwing the short out pattern (that rewards pick 6s every year) due to simply height differential.

Just adding this because I would like him on the field more. And with the team moving forward. And he isn't a special team superstar***




* https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?f=Auden&l=Tate&i=28241
** https://www.footballperspective.com/average-height-of-defensive-backs-and-wide-receivers/
*** https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/player-stat/defense-special-teams-total-tackles?season_id=16