Gresham vs. Eifert (1 Viewer)

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seems like TEBC and makes it challenging to know which one to play every Sunday. Eifert is getting the hype but Gresham has put up solid numbers (avergae over past 3 years 57/601/5 with his yardage trend steadily rising: 471, 516, 737).

yesterday, both TE were targetted 5 times with similar results: Gresham = 5/5/35; Eifert = 5/5/47.

I didn't watch the game, so can someone who did shine some light on the truth behind the numbers? is Eifert's stock rising, while Gresham's is steady if not dropping. Will this be an even split all year long? were they used in different situations or was weeden connecting with whomever was open? YAC?

 

[QuizGuy66]

There's no committee. Gresham played every snap. Eifert played 71% of the snaps: http://www.cincyjungle.com/2013/9/9/4710356/bengals-at-bears-snap-distribution-on-offense-and-defense

Both got 5 balls thrown their way and both of them caught all 5.

The situation is what I think it was going to be at the outset, and I say this as a Bengals fan.

It's not an either/or situation. Both will play and play a lot. I think they like Gresham better in situations where they are looking to get tough yards (dude is a bull). Thought they'd have similar numbers with Gresham's slightly better b/c he's a veteran and they trust him a little more. One horrible playoff game did not ruin the coaching staff's image of Gresham.

Fantasywise, it makes 'em both marginal, probably #2 options or midseason replacement types. Long-term Eifert definitely has more upside as he is new. But in real football terms, the Bengals have exactly what they want. Two dangerous options on the field for Dalton to look to that will create mismatches for him to exploit. It is what it is.

Marvin Jones saw 17 snaps (which is the exact number that Eifert missed). So when they go 3-wide, Eifert is the one coming out. I don't think that's going to change anytime soon this year.

-QG

 

[QuizGuy66]

seems like TEBC and makes it challenging to know which one to play every Sunday. Eifert is getting the hype but Gresham has put up solid numbers (avergae over past 3 years 57/601/5 with his yardage trend steadily rising: 471, 516, 737).

yesterday, both TE were targetted 5 times with similar results: Gresham = 5/5/35; Eifert = 5/5/47.

I didn't watch the game, so can someone who did shine some light on the truth behind the numbers? is Eifert's stock rising, while Gresham's is steady if not dropping. Will this be an even split all year long? were they used in different situations or was weeden connecting with whomever was open? YAC?

Also - Brandon Weeden does not play for us. Our quarterback is 4 years younger.

-QG

 

[red]

meant dalton...ohio is just one blur to me...

 

[RBM]

Both looked good. Gresham was a terror on 3rd downs. Eifert looks dynamic.

 

[koreansteve]

There's no committee. Gresham played every snap. Eifert played 71% of the snaps: http://www.cincyjungle.com/2013/9/9/4710356/bengals-at-bears-snap-distribution-on-offense-and-defense

Both got 5 balls thrown their way and both of them caught all 5.

The situation is what I think it was going to be at the outset, and I say this as a Bengals fan.

It's not an either/or situation. Both will play and play a lot. I think they like Gresham better in situations where they are looking to get tough yards (dude is a bull). Thought they'd have similar numbers with Gresham's slightly better b/c he's a veteran and they trust him a little more. One horrible playoff game did not ruin the coaching staff's image of Gresham.

Fantasywise, it makes 'em both marginal, probably #2 options or midseason replacement types. Long-term Eifert definitely has more upside as he is new. But in real football terms, the Bengals have exactly what they want. Two dangerous options on the field for Dalton to look to that will create mismatches for him to exploit. It is what it is.

Marvin Jones saw 17 snaps (which is the exact number that Eifert missed). So when they go 3-wide, Eifert is the one coming out. I don't think that's going to change anytime soon this year.

-QG

I completely agree (and am also a Bengals fan). I think this situation is much better in real life for the Bengals than it is for fantasy owners.

Gresham looked like a man possessed out there yesterday. Was a beast to bring down and got a lot of tough extra yards. Eifert helped to stretch the defense. I expect more of the same. Gresham in on every plays, Eifert in on a lot of plays. Both with similar catching numbers, Eifert with more ypc.

If teams double/triple team AJ Green, then maybe Eifert or Gresham become relevant some weeks...especially if they add the occasional TD. But for fantasy purposes I don't see much value here.

 

[JohnnyU]

Doesn't it suck to have to hold on to a TE that is young and somewhat talented, but you know will never be more than a TE#2 in their offense? Gresham is averaging 41 yards per game and hasn't scored a TD. It's becoming very hard to hang on to him, even in dynasty. The only thing that helps with that is that 2014 is his contract year. Perhaps he flies the coop after 2014.

 

[Rushmore]

Doesn't it suck to have to hold on to a TE that is young and somewhat talented, but you know will never be more than a TE#2 in their offense? Gresham is averaging 41 yards per game and hasn't scored a TD. It's becoming very hard to hang on to him, even in dynasty. The only thing that helps with that is that 2014 is his contract year. Perhaps he flies the coop after 2014.

I'd love for the Bengals to keep him. He has become a reliable target when tough yards are needed, and his concentration has seemed to improve. Love watching him catch a short pass, then truck two defenders while another one or two are hanging on to him being dragged. I still believe Eifert's fantasy value will increase a bit as the season progresses, although will probably lack consistency all season.