1st Team All Pro - TE George Kittle Thread | Page 28

Aug 30, 2017 at 12:07 PM

49AllTheTime
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Originally posted by GhostOfBaalke:
Same here. I got a lot of trust in Shannys talent evaluations

From the start. Lynch said he going to have a team that's wants to play, a team you can be proud of

Aug 30, 2017 at 2:39 PM

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Originally posted by GhostOfBaalke:

Originally posted by JustinNiner:

Originally posted by GhostOfBaalke:
We're most likely gonna just develop Kittle. Hikutini goes to the practice squad. Next year draft a stud TE or get a top one in free agency to go with Kittle.

i dont think Shanahan employs alot of double TE sets. Correct me if im wrong

I'm not really sure. But I'm sure he wants multiple solid tight ends.

He's classic west coast so he doesn't necessarily employ a 2nd TE as much as a "U" back. Most teams put a 2nd TE in that spot. Delanie was that for us, Hernandez was that for the Patriots. Rathman played that role a lot under Walsh.

I see Shanny using "juice" in that spot a lot and then, when matchups work better for blocking situations or presenting a run look we might use Paulsen or Celek in that spot.

Aug 30, 2017 at 4:30 PM

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Originally posted by NCommand:
Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
Originally posted by SofaKing:
Originally posted by GhostOfBaalke:
We're most likely gonna just develop Kittle. Hikutini goes to the practice squad. Next year draft a stud TE or get a top one in free agency to go with Kittle.

Kittle should be a solid rookie contributor for us. Real chance he starts now. His blocking is developed from college, especially on the move which is great in his scheme. He's also got solid receiving skill and athleticism. I'm excited about him.

Health is a concern.

Where do celek and Blake land in the depth chart now

Nowhere on a 9ers roster.

Aug 30, 2017 at 4:35 PM

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Originally posted by Poldarn49:
Originally posted by NCommand:
Nowhere on a 9ers roster.

We don't need no one playing on special teams!

We have Kittle, Paulsen, Juice and don't forget about Nelson too if needed...plus extra OL can add to run blocking. 2 is probably all we need in this scheme...3 with Juice.

Aug 30, 2017 at 5:01 PM

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I can see this guy being a matchup nightmare for other teams...even more athletic ability than McDonald, much better hands, and a tough blocker when needed in this scheme.

Aug 30, 2017 at 7:42 PM

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Originally posted by LottDMontanaO:
I can see this guy being a matchup nightmare for other teams...even more athletic ability than McDonald, much better hands, and a tough blocker when needed in this scheme.

Agreed. Excited to see what Kittle in the offense as the season goes

Aug 30, 2017 at 8:24 PM

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Originally posted by NCommand:
We have Kittle, Paulsen, Juice and don't forget about Nelson too if needed...plus extra OL can add to run blocking. 2 is probably all we need in this scheme...3 with Juice.

Shanny actually runs more 3 tight end sets than any coach in the league. He passes on those plays 50/50 too. I imagine with Juice he'll be 1/3 but that still doesn't leave much depth if someone gets hurt.

Aug 31, 2017 at 8:51 AM

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Originally posted by jonnydel:

Originally posted by GhostOfBaalke:

Originally posted by JustinNiner:

Originally posted by GhostOfBaalke:
We're most likely gonna just develop Kittle. Hikutini goes to the practice squad. Next year draft a stud TE or get a top one in free agency to go with Kittle.

i dont think Shanahan employs alot of double TE sets. Correct me if im wrong

I'm not really sure. But I'm sure he wants multiple solid tight ends.

He's classic west coast so he doesn't necessarily employ a 2nd TE as much as a "U" back. Most teams put a 2nd TE in that spot. Delanie was that for us, Hernandez was that for the Patriots. Rathman played that role a lot under Walsh.

I see Shanny using "juice" in that spot a lot and then, when matchups work better for blocking situations or presenting a run look we might use Paulsen or Celek in that spot.

Regarding "Juice" - that guy catches like Tom Rathman and just looks like a quicker and faster version Tom Rathman. I think the number #44 fits him to a tee in this organization.

Aug 31, 2017 at 8:53 AM

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Giedi
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Originally posted by tjd808185:

Originally posted by NCommand:
We have Kittle, Paulsen, Juice and don't forget about Nelson too if needed...plus extra OL can add to run blocking. 2 is probably all we need in this scheme...3 with Juice.

Shanny actually runs more 3 tight end sets than any coach in the league. He passes on those plays 50/50 too. I imagine with Juice he'll be 1/3 but that still doesn't leave much depth if someone gets hurt.

Other than perhaps the defensive line, I don't think there's much depth everywhere. It's a sad place to be.

Baalke

Aug 31, 2017 at 8:53 AM

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Originally posted by tjd808185:
Originally posted by NCommand:
We have Kittle, Paulsen, Juice and don't forget about Nelson too if needed...plus extra OL can add to run blocking. 2 is probably all we need in this scheme...3 with Juice.

Shanny actually runs more 3 tight end sets than any coach in the league. He passes on those plays 50/50 too. I imagine with Juice he'll be 1/3 but that still doesn't leave much depth if someone gets hurt.

Hikutini will be ready on the PS if needed. But this is a great point. Maybe Kyle keeps Celek.

Sep 6, 2017 at 12:55 PM

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George Kittle aggravated his hamstring in Wednesday's practice and was listed as limited.
Kittle missed a week of practice early in training camp with a hamstring issue. Midweek setbacks are never a good sign, so this is something to watch, not that Kittle was much of a fantasy option anyway. With the trade of Vance McDonald to the Steelers, Kittle is the 49ers' no. 1 tight end.

Cam inman

Sep 6, 2017 at 12:56 PM

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