Finally - news on Scheffler I've been waiting for (1 Viewer)

[madd futher]

I guess it was another famous Shanny 'motivational ploy'. I think we can infer from this that Scheffield is good to go this week as TE#1. And he should be VERY productive with Marshall serving his suspension game.

Per Rotoworld:

Tony Scheffler is no longer listed behind Nate Jackson on the Broncos depth chart.

Denver Post beat writer Mike Klis believes Scheffler is being held back early in the season because of his ongoing indifference to blocking. We think the hand-wringing is a bit much for a player who produced like a borderline TE1 down the stretch last season.

Source: Denver Post

 

[Buffaloes]

Maybe I am missing something but I didn't get the same feeling after reading Klis.

Here is the link. http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_10356795

 

[Mystery Achiever]

This info was posted this morning in that "outdated" thread you were so disappointed in (and the subtitle was even updated to reflect it).

 

[madd futher]

Interesting. I also noted though, farther down in the same article the following:

"Q - Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall and Tony Scheffler went back East for the offseason to work on some things. What exactly did they accomplish?

A - Now that's a loaded question. All three went to Atlanta to work out with renowned Atlanta-based trainer Chip Smith. For a while, the trip seemed to curse the Broncos' trio.

Marshall had a disturbance with his girlfriend there and got arrested, an incident that essentially caused his one-game suspension from the season opener. Cutler became so fatigued he couldn't get out of bed for his workouts. Upon his return, a blood test revealed he had been suffering from Type 1 diabetes. Scheffler came back from Atlanta and on the first day of OTAs, re-injured his left foot and was sidelined the rest of the offseason.

But looking at the way Cutler, Marshall and Scheffler played during training camp and the preseason, they must have got something out of Chip Smith's training. Cutler is a markedly improved quarterback. Marshall appears much quicker off the line of scrimmage, and is beating cornerbacks on deep routes. Scheffler cannot be covered by a linebacker or safety. "

Based on this, I've got to assume that Scheffler will be a very good start this week with Marshall out. Now I'm torn about who to start, since I recently picked up Zack Miller with all the uncertainty surrounding Scheffler.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Maybe I am missing something but I didn't get the same feeling after reading Klis.

Here is the link. http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_10356795

Is there any mention of the depth chart? If there is, I missed it.

 

[-baller]

In his first two seasons, he became a major weapon late, but this appears to be the third consecutive year he is being held back early.

this isn't making a lot of sense to me.

 

[southeastjerome]

Not sure why rotoworld linked to that article, but he is ahead of Jackson on the depth chart now as was stated in the other Scheffler thread.

Updated Depth Chart

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Not sure why rotoworld linked to that article, but he is ahead of Jackson on the depth chart now as was stated in the other Scheffler thread.

Updated Depth Chart

Thanks.

 

[moderated]

Denver Post beat writer Mike Klis believes Scheffler is being held back early in the season because of his ongoing indifference to blocking.Source: Denver Post

Exactly, and if he doesn't learn to block he won't last long in the league.

 

[T Bell]

Denver Post beat writer Mike Klis believes Scheffler is being held back early in the season because of his ongoing indifference to blocking.Source: Denver Post

Exactly, and if he doesn't learn to block he won't last long in the league.

Yeah, he'll wash out like that bum Shannon Sharpe!

 

[moderated]

Denver Post beat writer Mike Klis believes Scheffler is being held back early in the season because of his ongoing indifference to blocking.Source: Denver Post

Exactly, and if he doesn't learn to block he won't last long in the league.

Yeah, he'll wash out like that bum Shannon Sharpe!

ya, Scheffler has so much in common with one of the best TE's to ever play the game.

 

[squistion]

Denver Post beat writer Mike Klis believes Scheffler is being held back early in the season because of his ongoing indifference to blocking.Source: Denver Post

Exactly, and if he doesn't learn to block he won't last long in the league.

Yeah, he'll wash out like that bum Shannon Sharpe!

ya, Scheffler has so much in common with one of the best TE's to ever play the game.

Scheffler is not Sharp, never will be Sharp, but has a rapport with Cutler that will result in the best TE numbers in Denver since Sharp, irrespective of his blocking ability.

 

[Bri]

Scheffler is not Sharp, never will be Sharp, but has a rapport with Cutler that will result in the best TE numbers in Denver since Sharp, irrespective of his blocking ability.

that's not really saying much is it?

 

[BuckeyeArt]

Denver Post beat writer Mike Klis believes Scheffler is being held back early in the season because of his ongoing indifference to blocking.Source: Denver Post

Exactly, and if he doesn't learn to block he won't last long in the league.

Yeah, he'll wash out like that bum Shannon Sharpe!

ya, Scheffler has so much in common with one of the best TE's to ever play the game.

Sharpe:								 Scheffler:	 Year 1	 Age 22	   7-99-1			 	 Year 2	 Age 23	 22-322-1		  Year 1	 Age 23	 18-286-4  	 Year 3	 Age 24	 53-640-2		  Year 2	 Age 24	 49-549-5	 Year 4	 Age 25	 81-995-9		  Year 3	 Age 25		   ?

You're right. Their careers are similar so far.

 

[squistion]

Scheffler is not Sharp, never will be Sharp, but has a rapport with Cutler that will result in the best TE numbers in Denver since Sharp, irrespective of his blocking ability.

that's not really saying much is it?

Enough to start him week 1 and beyond in all the leagues I own him.

 

[Bri]

Scheffler is not Sharp, never will be Sharp, but has a rapport with Cutler that will result in the best TE numbers in Denver since Sharp, irrespective of his blocking ability.

that's not really saying much is it?

Enough to start him week 1 and beyond in all the leagues I own him.

OK, good luck this year

 

[moleculo]

Denver Post beat writer Mike Klis believes Scheffler is being held back early in the season because of his ongoing indifference to blocking.Source: Denver Post

Exactly, and if he doesn't learn to block he won't last long in the league.

Yeah, he'll wash out like that bum Shannon Sharpe!

ya, Scheffler has so much in common with one of the best TE's to ever play the game.

Sharpe:								 Scheffler:	 Year 1	 Age 22	   7-99-1			 	 Year 2	 Age 23	 22-322-1		  Year 1	 Age 23	 18-286-4  	 Year 3	 Age 24	 53-640-2		  Year 2	 Age 24	 49-549-5	 Year 4	 Age 25	 81-995-9		  Year 3	 Age 25		   ?

You're right. Their careers are similar so far.

IIRC, Sharpe was a college WR who was converted to TE when he came to the Broncos. The typical TE learning curve for rooks is steep regardless - it was even more steep for Sharpe as he had to learn the position altogether.Also, Sharpe was a pretty good blocker.

 

[T Bell]

Denver Post beat writer Mike Klis believes Scheffler is being held back early in the season because of his ongoing indifference to blocking.

Source: Denver Post

Exactly, and if he doesn't learn to block he won't last long in the league.

Yeah, he'll wash out like that bum Shannon Sharpe!

ya, Scheffler has so much in common with one of the best TE's to ever play the game.

Sharpe: Scheffler: Year 1 Age 22 7-99-1 Year 2 Age 23 22-322-1 Year 1 Age 23 18-286-4 Year 3 Age 24 53-640-2 Year 2 Age 24 49-549-5 Year 4 Age 25 81-995-9 Year 3 Age 25 ?You're right. Their careers are similar so far.

IIRC, Sharpe was a college WR who was converted to TE when he came to the Broncos. The typical TE learning curve for rooks is steep regardless - it was even more steep for Sharpe as he had to learn the position altogether.Also, Sharpe was a pretty good blocker.

Your tepid praise is overwhelming.

 

[BuckeyeArt]

Denver Post beat writer Mike Klis believes Scheffler is being held back early in the season because of his ongoing indifference to blocking.Source: Denver Post

Exactly, and if he doesn't learn to block he won't last long in the league.

Yeah, he'll wash out like that bum Shannon Sharpe!

ya, Scheffler has so much in common with one of the best TE's to ever play the game.

Sharpe:								 Scheffler:	  Year 1	 Age 22	   7-99-1			 	  Year 2	 Age 23	 22-322-1		  Year 1	 Age 23	 18-286-4  	  Year 3	 Age 24	 53-640-2		  Year 2	 Age 24	 49-549-5	  Year 4	 Age 25	 81-995-9		  Year 3	 Age 25		   ?

You're right. Their careers are similar so far.

IIRC, Sharpe was a college WR who was converted to TE when he came to the Broncos. The typical TE learning curve for rooks is steep regardless - it was even more steep for Sharpe as he had to learn the position altogether.

As was Scheffler, who I believe was converted from WR to TE in his junior or senior year in college.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

The article Rotoworld linked to the story made zero sense, but I went to the depth chart and Scheff's ahead of Jackson now. :thumbsup:

 

[Tanner9919]

I guess it was another famous Shanny 'motivational ploy'. I think we can infer from this that Scheffield is good to go this week as TE#1. And he should be VERY productive with Marshall serving his suspension game.Per Rotoworld:Tony Scheffler is no longer listed behind Nate Jackson on the Broncos depth chart.Denver Post beat writer Mike Klis believes Scheffler is being held back early in the season because of his ongoing indifference to blocking. We think the hand-wringing is a bit much for a player who produced like a borderline TE1 down the stretch last season.Source: Denver Post

Shanahan knows TE's, just ask Jeb Putzier and the millions of dollars Shanny flung his way..Putzier now plays for Seattle.. Shanahan's been trying to find his next Shannon Sharpe and he has come up short every single time.. :whoosh:

 

[Banger]

I guess it was another famous Shanny 'motivational ploy'. I think we can infer from this that Scheffield is good to go this week as TE#1. And he should be VERY productive with Marshall serving his suspension game.Per Rotoworld:Tony Scheffler is no longer listed behind Nate Jackson on the Broncos depth chart.Denver Post beat writer Mike Klis believes Scheffler is being held back early in the season because of his ongoing indifference to blocking. We think the hand-wringing is a bit much for a player who produced like a borderline TE1 down the stretch last season.Source: Denver Post

Shanahan knows TE's, just ask Jeb Putzier and the millions of dollars Shanny flung his way..Putzier now plays for Seattle.. Shanahan's been trying to find his next Shannon Sharpe and he has come up short every single time..

Well, there are very few that are in the top 5 in their position in the history of the game...