Delanie Walker, Reuland, or Nate | Page 2

WildBill · 2012-06-28T17:15:41-07:00

The niners have a log jam at Wr, they are trying out Dobbs at TE, so if the niners keep a lot more than four or five wr, there are going to have to be some cuts. Last year we had three TE, I know JH loves his TEs, but if they do cut down and it came down to one of these. Who do you like? Delanie faded in the end and then got injured and is not getting off to a fare start this off season, Nate is not a pass catcher, at least hasn't shown it yet and seems having trouble adjusting to his brace. I seriously hope Reuland that his blocking has improved enough, cause it seems in camps for 2 years that he can catch everthing. I think he will be a better blocker than Walker as well as receiver. So would be willing to take a chance on him and cut the other two?

Jun 28, 2012 at 6:35 PM

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stepnez
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i would keep all three. special teams,goal line, short yardage imo they can all do multiple assignments.

Jun 28, 2012 at 6:53 PM

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I've been a big fan of Walker since he was drafted. The only way he is let go is if Coach wants to change the mix and shake things up a bit. I don't believe the other tight ends could beat him out. The fact that he has not been targeted more is more a reflection on the play calling than his ability.

Jun 28, 2012 at 7:02 PM

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Does the fact that they are trying to fill both Rueland and Nate's potential roles as 3rd tight ends with defensive linemen answer your question?

Jun 29, 2012 at 9:04 AM

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cciowa
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nice topic. this is one of those, under the radar battles, that will be fun to watch this pre season. i think they have some undrafted tight end from michegan state who is decent?

Jun 29, 2012 at 9:32 AM

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They will carry three. Delanie will make the team no matter what. He can block, run catch, and play ST. I think Byhnam get's the third job. We can still hide Reuland on the p squad right?

Jun 29, 2012 at 9:32 AM

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Originally posted by DirtyP:
Does the fact that they are trying to fill both Rueland and Nate's potential roles as 3rd tight ends with defensive linemen answer your question?

Awesome point. I think they are using those defensive guys as depth though and probably mostly as blockers.

[ Edited by VA49er on Jun 29, 2012 at 9:33 AM ]

Jun 29, 2012 at 9:46 AM

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Originally posted by AB83Rules:
Delanie is a better receiver than Nate, Reuland and anyone else at TE not named Vernon. It sucked he got the broken jaw, or else he would of been a bigger part in playoffs.

People wanting to cut quality weapons to replace them with unproven and gimmick guys are nuts. First cut Ginn for rookie in L.James and unproven Cox, and now Delanie for Reuland, Nate or Dobbs? Really?

Jun 29, 2012 at 9:54 AM

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cciowa
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not to mention those who wanted to cut alex and give the keys to Ck. really?

Jun 29, 2012 at 10:05 AM

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Originally posted by cciowa:
not to mention those who wanted to cut alex and give the keys to Ck. really?

CK does have a very particular set of skills; skills he has acquired over a very long college career.

Jun 29, 2012 at 10:13 AM

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Originally posted by susweel:

Originally posted by cciowa:
not to mention those who wanted to cut alex and give the keys to Ck. really?

CK does have a very particular set of skills; skills he has acquired over a very long college career.

They are coming out with Taken 2 pretty soon.

Jun 29, 2012 at 10:31 AM

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cciowa
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Originally posted by susweel:
CK does have a very particular set of skills; skills he has acquired over a very long college career.

that so far have not followed him to the nfl

Jun 29, 2012 at 10:32 AM

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Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by susweel:
CK does have a very particular set of skills; skills he has acquired over a very long college career.

that so far have not followed him to the nfl

wait til he starts a regular season game this year.

Jun 29, 2012 at 10:34 AM

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I really hope we replace Walker. He has quickness, but he doesn't stay healthy and doesn't produce much. With the new weapons at WR, I think it would be Awesome to have both TE's who can plow for the run game, especially since one of them is Vernon.

Jun 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM

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Originally posted by susweel:
wait til he starts a regular season game this year.

ok,. may be a long wait, but i will wait

Jun 29, 2012 at 11:01 AM

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Originally posted by Joecool:
I really hope we replace Walker. He has quickness, but he doesn't stay healthy and doesn't produce much. With the new weapons at WR, I think it would be Awesome to have both TE's who can plow for the run game, especially since one of them is Vernon.

i agree. i like walker but there is just something about him that makes me think we could do better. i know he is god to people cuz he made the score against detroit and i understand but i just think we could do better