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I have nothing on this guy, even as a Colts homer. I'm curious how he will do filling in for Clark. The scouting report on him suggests he is a decent pass catching TE, but beyond that he's a mystery. Of course, Manning can turn just about anyone into a solid contributor.

 
All I know is . . . . . I picked him up (Celek owner).

Gates and Keller are the only two TEs averaging double digit fantasy points each week (per MFL).

If Tamme is 75% of Clark, he'll fit in with the league average, anything over that is a gift.

 
He is definitely worth stashing away, but I wouldn't expect him to just step right in and cover a sizable portion of Clark's production. Could happen, but the team may also just with 4 wideouts and use the TE to max pass protect.

 
I like the guy. He was pretty good at Kentucky, and Peyton has a way of making his receivers better.

Peyton has fallen in love with throwing to the tight end, and I think Tamme will be a solid TE the rest of the way.

 
shader said:
Peyton has fallen in love with throwing to the tight end, and I think Tamme will be a solid TE the rest of the way.
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But did he fall in love with throwing to Dallas Clark, or because he happens to be a tight end? I think it's much more the former than the latter.But if Tamme is all that, he'll get his - time will tell.
 
I've watched at least 3 Colts games this year, and I have not seen or didn't notice Tamme on the field at all. I know he's not caught a pass all year. I actually picked up Brody Eldridge. I've seen him on the field and he's actually been targeted 5x and caught 3. Should be interesting to see how it plays out.

 
As a Ky fan I can tell you he's a very good receiving TE, but can't block a lick, something Clark can do. Not being able to black may end up costing Tamme playing time to Gijon Robinson eventually.

 
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Tybeeman said:
I've watched at least 3 Colts games this year, and I have not seen or didn't notice Tamme on the field at all. I know he's not caught a pass all year. I actually picked up Brody Eldridge. I've seen him on the field and he's actually been targeted 5x and caught 3. Should be interesting to see how it plays out.
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this has been discussed - Tamme is the (much) better receiver, Eldridge is the blocking TE - Eldridge actually caught very little at Oklahoma (playing with now Bengals TE Gresham), and he played some C and OG . . . Tamme hasn't seen the field, but even the indy press has already predicted that Tamme is the guy to see more receptions . . .
 
zamboni said:
shader said:
Peyton has fallen in love with throwing to the tight end, and I think Tamme will be a solid TE the rest of the way.
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But did he fall in love with throwing to Dallas Clark, or because he happens to be a tight end? I think it's much more the former than the latter.But if Tamme is all that, he'll get his - time will tell.
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Marcus Pollard always did well, before Clark. Obviously it depends of how well Tamme plays. Manning will use whoever is open and gettinbg the job done, he will not be throwing to the TE just because he's a TE.
 
Tybeeman said:
I've watched at least 3 Colts games this year, and I have not seen or didn't notice Tamme on the field at all. I know he's not caught a pass all year. I actually picked up Brody Eldridge. I've seen him on the field and he's actually been targeted 5x and caught 3. Should be interesting to see how it plays out.
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Tamme's a good receiving TE, looked very good in pre-season. If I had to bet I'd bet on him.
 
Hoss_Cartwright said:
As a Ky fan I can tell you he's a very good receiving TE, but can't block a lick, something Clark can do. Not being able to black may end up costing Tamme playing time to Gijon Robinson eventually.
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I don't think that will hurt Tamme.The reason Eldridge has some play so far and Tamme doesn't is because Brody is a blocker and Clark hasn't been hurt. So, the Colts have had both in the game at times and Brody has caught a bone here and there but Tamme is much more like Clark as a TE that can run and act more as a WR. FWIW, I live in Lexington and Tamme was pretty good here. I think he'll be a very serviceable Te the rest of the way. Not an elite but I think he can easily be in the range of 12-16 or so and sometimes better because, as we all know, Manning WILL get the ball to the guy that it should be thrown to and he can take guys that are otherwise mortals and make them look like good FF players. Tamme has good hands so I think he'll be fine given his chances.
 
Shutout said:
Hoss_Cartwright said:
As a Ky fan I can tell you he's a very good receiving TE, but can't block a lick, something Clark can do. Not being able to black may end up costing Tamme playing time to Gijon Robinson eventually.
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I don't think that will hurt Tamme.The reason Eldridge has some play so far and Tamme doesn't is because Brody is a blocker and Clark hasn't been hurt. So, the Colts have had both in the game at times and Brody has caught a bone here and there but Tamme is much more like Clark as a TE that can run and act more as a WR.
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:shock: Robinson doesn't bother me, if he were the potential backup to Clark, why cut him. Tamme's the guy that looks like he fits best for what FF's need in a TE.
 
wormburner said:
All I know is . . . . . I picked him up (Celek owner).Gates and Keller are the only two TEs averaging double digit fantasy points each week (per MFL).If Tamme is 75% of Clark, he'll fit in with the league average, anything over that is a gift.
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Isn't Zach Miller ahead of Keller and behind Gates in pts?
 
Grrr. I just read where it's probably going to be a three-headed "tight end by committee" with Robinson, Tamme and Eldridge.

Probably no fantasy value whatsoever from the Colts TE position now.

Sometimes I hate FF.

 
Hoss_Cartwright said:
As a Ky fan I can tell you he's a very good receiving TE, but can't block a lick, something Clark can do. Not being able to black may end up costing Tamme playing time to Gijon Robinson eventually.
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That would be terrible if the Colts went with Robinson over Tamme simply because of that.
 
purestrength said:
Grrr. I just read where it's probably going to be a three-headed "tight end by committee" with Robinson, Tamme and Eldridge.Probably no fantasy value whatsoever from the Colts TE position now.Sometimes I hate FF.
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Maybe not. Could be Tamme gets most of the targets and Robinson & Eldridge handle most of the blocking duties.
 
SayWhat? said:
Hoss_Cartwright said:
As a Ky fan I can tell you he's a very good receiving TE, but can't block a lick, something Clark can do. Not being able to black may end up costing Tamme playing time to Gijon Robinson eventually.
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That would be terrible if the Colts went with Robinson over Tamme simply because of that.
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They've played Robinson over Tamme in the past when Clark's been out for various reasons. I'm not saying that's what they are going to do, just saying they could. I have Tamme in several leagues and I'm putting my faith in him, but for some reason they went with Robinson in the past when Tamme was healthy and ready to play.
 
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SayWhat? said:
Hoss_Cartwright said:
As a Ky fan I can tell you he's a very good receiving TE, but can't block a lick, something Clark can do. Not being able to black may end up costing Tamme playing time to Gijon Robinson eventually.
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That would be terrible if the Colts went with Robinson over Tamme simply because of that.
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They've played Robinson over Tamme in the past when Clark's been out for various reasons. Just sayin'. I'm not saying that's what they are going to do, just saying they could. I have Tamme in several leagues and I'm putting my faith in him, but for some reason they went with Robinson in the past when Tamme was healthy and ready to play.
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I'd guess Tamme hadn't developed enough at those times and now Tamme showed he was ready to take the job of Clark's backup this offseason and that's what made Robinson expendable & he was cut.
 
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netnalp said:
Hoss_Cartwright said:
SayWhat? said:
Hoss_Cartwright said:
As a Ky fan I can tell you he's a very good receiving TE, but can't block a lick, something Clark can do. Not being able to black may end up costing Tamme playing time to Gijon Robinson eventually.
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That would be terrible if the Colts went with Robinson over Tamme simply because of that.
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They've played Robinson over Tamme in the past when Clark's been out for various reasons. Just sayin'. I'm not saying that's what they are going to do, just saying they could. I have Tamme in several leagues and I'm putting my faith in him, but for some reason they went with Robinson in the past when Tamme was healthy and ready to play.
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I'd guess Tamme hadn't developed enough at those times and now Tamme showed he was ready to take the job of Clark's backup this offseason and that's what made Robinson expendable & he was cut.
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One could hope, but this thing could turn a totally unexpected direction and blindside Tamme owners.
 
Big Log said:
wormburner said:
All I know is . . . . . I picked him up (Celek owner).Gates and Keller are the only two TEs averaging double digit fantasy points each week (per MFL).If Tamme is 75% of Clark, he'll fit in with the league average, anything over that is a gift.
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Isn't Zach Miller ahead of Keller and behind Gates in pts?
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Per MFL:A. Gates: 88 points, 14.7 weekly averageD. Keller 61 - 10.2V. Davis 52 - 8.7Z. Miller 52 - 8.7D. Clark 51 - 8.5
 
Interesting comments from Bill Polian on Jacob Tamme:

Q: With the Colts getting depleted at the receiver and receiving tight end positions, has there been any thought given to going to double tight end sets to try to get the running game going?

A: We always have that capability. We brought (rookie tight end) Brody (Eldridge) in with the idea that he would be a 'blocking tight end.' We have Jacob Tamme up and Jacob can do the same things in the offense that Dallas can do, and by the way, I'm confident that he'll do them quite well. I was quoted in a headline, sort of half a quote, where I said, 'You don't get another Dallas Clark off the shelf,' and you don't. He's one of a kind in the way he approaches life, in the way he plays the game. The kind of professionalism he shows, you could be around this game a lifetime and never have a player like Dallas Clark. That's what I was driving at, but Jake is a terrific player. He has made himself from a college receiving tight end into a special teams stalwart. He's going to perform equally well at tight end. He's a big-play player, and we can move him in or out as we wish. Really, the tight end be it Dallas or Jake is flexible. He can do anything he wants. He's really two receivers in one. We can do a lot of things. We can run the three wides, do it with three wide receivers. We can do it with two tight ends. Or we can just be a standard two-tight end team. It really depends on what the staff wants to do and what kind of defense we'd like to see coming from the opponent.

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Anyone rolling with Tamme this week? I'm concerned about the talk of his lack of blocking ability, but am pretty intrigued otherwise. I love smart players with good hands who play with all world QBs.

 
LawFitz said:
Anyone rolling with Tamme this week?
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:hey: Picked him up off the WW this week ahead of Heath Miller this week. That was a tough call because I like Miller but I thought Tamme had the higher ceiling. With two weeks to get him integrated into the system and a possible high-scoring, passing game on Monday night I'm going to give him a shot. The Colts seem to really like him and he has a very impressive skill set.
 
LawFitz said:
Anyone rolling with Tamme this week? I'm concerned about the talk of his lack of blocking ability, but am pretty intrigued otherwise. I love smart players with good hands who play with all world QBs.
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I am going with him vs hou....all reports say he's a talented wr just as good a chance with him. This is his 3rd year now's his time.
 
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according to footballoutsiders.com - the Texans give up 83 yards a game to tight ends . . .

get Tamme in your lineup - if he's on your bench and you dont play him this week, then why is he on your roster???

 
Houston is giving up more ppg to TE than any other team. Tamme is a receiving TE. I am a huge underdog this week due to byes and injuries and figure Tamme has the highest ceiling.

 
Now it looks like Reggie Wayne is gimpy too with a hammy. Wow! Tamme may be Peyton's healthiest receiving option by Monday night.

Very tempted to start him.

 
I'm going to give him the nod, although I don't have a choice with Celek on a bye.

Sounds like the team is high on him, and if you have a roll in this offense there is a good chance it translates to fantasy points. Sign me up for the "I'm starting Tamme list!"

 
duaneok66 said:
according to footballoutsiders.com - the Texans give up 83 yards a game to tight ends . . . get Tamme in your lineup - if he's on your bench and you dont play him this week, then why is he on your roster???
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The problem with this line of thought is that he can't block and the entire HOU front line has been drafted/brought in to get to Manning on a regular basis. They put a lot pressure on him in week one and INDY may play more Brody for the extra blocking. Things could be even worse if Addai and his blocking are not available for this game.I would say that the only way he produces is if INDY plays a lot of 2 TE sets, which is a possibility.
 
Zaphod said:
duaneok66 said:
according to footballoutsiders.com - the Texans give up 83 yards a game to tight ends . . . get Tamme in your lineup - if he's on your bench and you dont play him this week, then why is he on your roster???
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The problem with this line of thought is that he can't block and the entire HOU front line has been drafted/brought in to get to Manning on a regular basis. They put a lot pressure on him in week one and INDY may play more Brody for the extra blocking. Things could be even worse if Addai and his blocking are not available for this game.I would say that the only way he produces is if INDY plays a lot of 2 TE sets, which is a possibility.
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my thinking exactly - Brody blocks, Jacob catches passes - 2WR 2 TE sets . . .
 
Tamme gets the start in my lineup this week. I've suffered through Celek as my only TE all season so far before finally getting fed up and dropping him. I picked up Tamme and figure he can't possibly do worse than Celek has done.

 
Jacob Tamme, TE, Indianapolis Colts Saturday 10/30, 11:04 AM CT

According to an NFL scout spoken to by NFL.com's Albert Breer, Colts tight end Jacob Tamme, who is replacing the injured Dallas Clark, is a "heck of an athlete."

Our View: Aside from some of the "intuitive things" Clark does, the scout seems to think Tamme won't be a huge down-grade. He's at least worth a flier if you were a Clark owner.

 
Had some moves after that first catch as well. Already targeted three times, not bad. Should be able to slip under the radar with DEs focusing on Wayne/Garcon/Collie (when healthy). Doesn't hurt to have Peyton Manning throwing to him either.

 
No one is dallas clark but anyone that grabbed him might have a real winner. Dallas Clark light. My new TE after dumping moeaki .

 
SieteCinco said:
I'm going to give him the nod, although I don't have a choice with Celek on a bye.Sounds like the team is high on him, and if you have a roll in this offense there is a good chance it translates to fantasy points. Sign me up for the "I'm starting Tamme list!"
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In my PPR keeper league where we keep 6 at no cost i selected Celek over Ahmad Bradshaw with my 88th pick! It was seriously 50/50, i almost took Bradshaw. Well, I last week i dropped that bum Celek for Tamme. It pisses me off just to see Celek on my roster, when i know i should have went with Bradshaw but made a terrible mistake. Even forgetting how i want to vomit when i see Celek's name on my roster, just based on strictly unemotional reasoning, I would take Tamme over Celek EVERY WEEK. Celek has been a huge bust this year, why anyone would continue playing the guy is beyond me. Tamme on the other hand, well, he at least has a shot to be good.
 
damageinc said:
No one is dallas clark but anyone that grabbed him might have a real winner. Dallas Clark light. My new TE after dumping moeaki .
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I'm thinking whether i should pick him up in my other league. Dropped Celek for Tamme in my main league, but is it worth dropping Aaron Hernandez for Tamme and wasting my #1 waiver wire priority in my other league? I wonder where people would rate Tamme on the TE ladder.
 
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