TE Greg Dulcich, DEN (1 Viewer)

[Stoneworker]

Sean Payton today on Dulcich's role (starts at 0:13).

The smirk seems to suggests that something is brewing that won't be unveiled until the regular season (or whenever they do specific game-planning in preseason).

Payton on Williams/Dulcich

 

[Loipz]

I know it’s scary but I do believe in that Joker role and the packages they’ll be drawing up. Feel like this is a good buy moment

 

[Jacob's Ladder]

I watched this guy in practice the other day. He's so smooth running routes and catching the ball. He looks like a HUGE WR out there. Russ also seems to have great confidence going his way. Floor is next to 0, but ceiling is top 3-5 TE. I'm buying because the cost is so cheap and worth the risk for me. I wouldn't draft him as my only TE, but he will certainly be on my roster as a backup, maybe more. If he gets an opportunity in the slot, I don't see any nickel DB being able to stop him. I don't see any LB being able to stay with him. If they roll a safety his way it will open the field for guys like Sutton who have looked great in camp. At this point, I believe the Broncos O is going to surprise a lot of people.

 

[barackdhouse]

well they seem to be losing receivers so I guess that has to be good for Dulcich no?

 

[Jacob's Ladder]

well they seem to be losing receivers so I guess that has to be good for Dulcich no?

I'm not sure this is entirely true. Denver is actually pretty loaded at WR for the game SP likes to play. Jeudy will be back and Sutton is looking like his old self. Losing Patrick again sucks, but LJH and Callaway are huge bodies and very capable NFL WRs, and let's not sleep on Mims. I don't really think this situation comes down to what's around Dulcich, but more so how SP believes he can fit into the offense and help move the ball down the field. I did see a lot of red zone usage in practice which gives me hope. Dulcich is the real deal when it comes to running routes and catching the ball, if they don't expose his blocking weaknesses he could be in for a huge year.

 

[Faust]

Adam Schefter

Broncos’ TE Greg Dulcich is expected to be sidelined multiple weeks after injuring the same hamstring that caused him to miss Denver’s first five games last season and then the last two games at the end as well, per source. Broncos will take it slow.

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1701600601761775879?s=21

 

[Faust]

Broncos placed TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) on injured reserve.

Dulcich was forced from the team’s Week 1 game against the Raiders after injuring the same hamstring that plagued his 2022 season. Denver will take it easy with their athletic mismatch specialist and gave him a minimum of four weeks to heal up. The fact that this has been a recurring injury over the span of two seasons does not sound promising for his rest of season fantasy expectations.

 

[xenon]

For teams weak @ TE, should Dulcich be a consideration coming off IR?

 

[The Frankman]

For teams weak @ TE, should Dulcich be a consideration coming off IR?

Yes.

Russell Wilson has actually looked decent this season and a Sean Payton O + Russell Wilson (made Seattle TEs like Will Dissly relevant) are two factors that usually like to throw to a good pass catching TE.

Sorry Adam Trautman, you are not that. Good blocker, but not a pass catcher.

I grabbed him for free off waivers today in my 16 team league.

 

[The Frankman]

reminder from 2023 offseason

Mina Kimes

@minakimes

Broncos TE Greg Dulcich should play a big role in Sean Payton's offense as a deep threat off of play action. Crafty route runner, regularly beats man coverage (see below), impressive ball tracking ability.From weeks 7-18, led all TEs in AY/target.

https://twitter.com/W9YSports/status/1709299307872968951

Whole 9 Yards Sports

@W9YSports

Short-Term Stash (2/3) Greg Dulcich (DEN TE - 19.4% rostered)
- Should be his last wk on IR
- TE production has been nonexistent w/o Dulcich
- Great matchups leading up to Bye

 

[Faust]

The Broncos have designated TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) for return from injured reserve.

Dulcich was placed on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 1. His return window has now opened up and the athletic tight end will work his way back to be a weapon for the underwhelming Broncos. In his absence, Adam Trautman has been the team’s primary tight end, but Trautman has not produced for a fantasy capacity. Dulcich should be a back-end TE1 once fully healthy, but exercise patience as he is slowly eased back into games.

 

[menobrown]

Based on their roster moves today I am assuming he'll be active but I agree with the blurb that playing him this week would be a risky move.

 

[zamboni]

Payton didn’t seem to be a big fan of his in the offseason, but not sure that means much as Payton doesn’t like anyone.

 

[Stoneworker]

Payton didn’t seem to be a big fan of his in the offseason, but not sure that means much as Payton doesn’t like anyone.

The amount of misinformation in this forum is truly amazing.

“He’s got a unique skill set, and he’s got traits in the passing game. We use the term ‘Joker’ where we can get matchups. The trick sometimes is trying to predict what you’re going to get defensively, if you’re either going to get a nickel package or a base package. But man, he can run, he’s got good ball skills and he had one of his better practices today. Then you begin to build on that. … I think his menu is going to be lengthy in the passing game and there’s enough stuff that we can do in the run game.

“I’ve been lucky enough to — I’ve had [Jeremy] Shockey, [Jason] Witten, Jimmy Graham, and I’m probably leaving out a few guys. I’m not saying this young player [will be just like them], but he’s got traits that are exciting and today was one of those days where you begin to have a vision.”

 

[zamboni]

Payton didn’t seem to be a big fan of his in the offseason, but not sure that means much as Payton doesn’t like anyone.

The amount of misinformation in this forum is truly amazing.

“He’s got a unique skill set, and he’s got traits in the passing game. We use the term ‘Joker’ where we can get matchups. The trick sometimes is trying to predict what you’re going to get defensively, if you’re either going to get a nickel package or a base package. But man, he can run, he’s got good ball skills and he had one of his better practices today. Then you begin to build on that. … I think his menu is going to be lengthy in the passing game and there’s enough stuff that we can do in the run game.

“I’ve been lucky enough to — I’ve had [Jeremy] Shockey, [Jason] Witten, Jimmy Graham, and I’m probably leaving out a few guys. I’m not saying this young player [will be just like them], but he’s got traits that are exciting and today was one of those days where you begin to have a vision.”

I saw those quotes awhile back and chalked it up to coachspeak. Payton’s actions seemed otherwise the way he was utilized in the pre-season and bringing in Trautman. Maybe I’m off base on this and hope he becomes a big time asset.

 

[Jacob's Ladder]

Payton didn’t seem to be a big fan of his in the offseason, but not sure that means much as Payton doesn’t like anyone.

Based on what?

 

[KingPrawn]

Payton didn’t seem to be a big fan of his in the offseason, but not sure that means much as Payton doesn’t like anyone.

Based on what?

Probably based on the quotes above.

“He’s got a unique skill set, and he’s got traits in the passing game. We use the term ‘Joker’ where we can get matchups. The trick sometimes is trying to predict what you’re going to get defensively, if you’re either going to get a nickel package or a base package. But man, he can run, he’s got good ball skills and he had one of his better practices today. Then you begin to build on that. … I think his menu is going to be lengthy in the passing game and there’s enough stuff that we can do in the run game.

“I’ve been lucky enough to — I’ve had [Jeremy] Shockey, [Jason] Witten, Jimmy Graham, and I’m probably leaving out a few guys. I’m not saying this young player [will be just like them], but he’s got traits that are exciting and today was one of those days where you begin to have a vision.”

Doesn't sound like a fan to me. Comparisons to Shockey, Witten and Graham? What have they done lately?

 

[zamboni]

Payton didn’t seem to be a big fan of his in the offseason, but not sure that means much as Payton doesn’t like anyone.

Based on what?

Stories like this

Maybe "not a big fan" is a stretch, but despite his effusive "joker" comments, Payton seemed to see some weakness in his blocking. But maybe things have changed and it's not as much of an issue any more given the state of the team.

What matters is whether Dulcich's blocking deficiencies keeps him off the field too much.

 

[KingPrawn]

Payton didn’t seem to be a big fan of his in the offseason, but not sure that means much as Payton doesn’t like anyone.

Based on what?

Stories like this

Maybe "not a big fan" is a stretch, but despite his effusive "joker" comments, Payton seemed to see some weakness in his blocking. But maybe things have changed and it's not as much of an issue any more given the state of the team.

What matters is whether Dulcich's blocking deficiencies keeps him off the field too much.

That's from way back in training camp. From the article:

Dulcich didn't offer a great showing during the first week of training camp. He struggled to adjust to the new scheme, and the offense as a whole was disjointed. However, Trautman looked right at home and did well as a blocker and receiver while the offense got up to speed.

Dulcich looked much better during the second week of camp. He showed up as a receiver, and his blocking looked more consistent. Trautman was still Trautman and showed his reliability in both aspects.

It would make sense that Trautman was ahead of Dulcich then, He played for Payton in New Orleans. I'm curious where Dulcich is now. Like you said, it may not mean much. But in a landscape barron with TEs he's worth a roll of the dice IMO.

 

[zamboni]

Payton didn’t seem to be a big fan of his in the offseason, but not sure that means much as Payton doesn’t like anyone.

Based on what?

Stories like this

Maybe "not a big fan" is a stretch, but despite his effusive "joker" comments, Payton seemed to see some weakness in his blocking. But maybe things have changed and it's not as much of an issue any more given the state of the team.

What matters is whether Dulcich's blocking deficiencies keeps him off the field too much.

That's from way back in training camp. From the article:

Dulcich didn't offer a great showing during the first week of training camp. He struggled to adjust to the new scheme, and the offense as a whole was disjointed. However, Trautman looked right at home and did well as a blocker and receiver while the offense got up to speed.

Dulcich looked much better during the second week of camp. He showed up as a receiver, and his blocking looked more consistent. Trautman was still Trautman and showed his reliability in both aspects.

It would make sense that Trautman was ahead of Dulcich then, He played for Payton in New Orleans. I'm curious where Dulcich is now. Like you said, it may not mean much. But in a landscape barron with TEs he's worth a roll of the dice IMO.

For sure - things change and this offense is stuck in mud. Maybe Dulcich gets a big opportunity to provide a spark, and if Sutton and/or Jeudy are actually going to be moved, it could be wheels up. I’m dropping Kincaid for him.

 

[jobarules]

Could be post hype sleeper

 

[C-Bound]

Picked him up but also need a RB. If he is inactive and Roshon J. doesn't practice again today I'm gonna have to drop him for Foreman.

 

[FarFromHome]

You guys are smart. I just need to know one thing. If I pick him up am I gonna get 1 catch for 13 yards for 5 straight weeks?

 

[Faust]

James Palmer

Broncos second year TE Greg Dulcich is expected to be activated per source. Sean Payton has liked what he's seen the last few practices from the athletic TE.

https://twitter.com/jamespalmertv/status/1712515186148462888?s=21

 

[Faust]

Jeremy Fowler
#Broncos expected to activate tight end Greg Dulcich off IR, per source.

Dulcich was listed as questionable for the #Chiefs game with a hamstring injury. Usage still unclear but he's set to re-enter lineup barring surprise.

https://twitter.com/jfowlerespn/status/1712514429428896028?s=21

 

[KingPrawn]

I've got Musgrave and Junno Smith. Can't decide which one to drop

 

[Football Jones]

You guys are smart. I just need to know one thing. If I pick him up am I gonna get 1 catch for 13 yards for 5 straight weeks?

Seriously doubt it, but there’s a lot we don’t know about how Dulcich will be used.

A Denver fan would know better, but I believe they were running 12 personnel as their base package that first game when he got hurt. Dulcich was 2-22 early in the 2nd quarter when he went out.

 

[FarFromHome]

Well. Not because I'm smart or because i created a narrative with numbers that make him look good, but I just picked him up of waivers. It's because I'm desperate for any type of production from the position. Here's to me. If I notice he is blocking on all his snaps tonight I'll just rage drop and I'll be right back where I started.

 

[Stoneworker]

Well. Not because I'm smart or because i created a narrative with numbers that make him look good, but I just picked him up of waivers. It's because I'm desperate for any type of production from the position. Here's to me. If I notice he is blocking on all his snaps tonight I'll just rage drop and I'll be right back where I started.

Some patience might be required. Dulcich has missed multiple games three times now in barely over a year due to hamstring injuries. So they'll likely not push it too hard in first game back.

 

[zamboni]

Just activated - we’ll see how much run he gets tonight

 

[hamsterdam]

Have Musgrave on bye in a super deep league and thinking of just dropping Kincaid for Dulcich and plugging him in for tonight.

 

[FarFromHome]

Have Musgrave on bye in a super deep league and thinking of just dropping Kincaid for Dulcich and plugging him in for tonight.

I stewed on that very same decision. In the end I just couldn't dump Kincaid. I dumped Gibson instead.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Just picked him up too. TE has killed me this year, like most. Juwan Johnson, Kinkaid, Musgrave.

I picked up Shultz off waivers this week but this dude could be a nice addition.

 

[hamsterdam]

Have Musgrave on bye in a super deep league and thinking of just dropping Kincaid for Dulcich and plugging him in for tonight.

I stewed on that very same decision. In the end I just couldn't dump Kincaid. I dumped Gibson instead.

Yeah it’s hard to drop Kincaids potential ceiling. I’m thinking Dulcich has a shot at being a legitimate starter quicker, especially if one of the WRs are traded.

 

[Jacob's Ladder]

WR in a TE body. He can't block? So what. Don't sleep on this kid. Broncos brought in Trautman because they didn't have an experienced in-line TE. Dulcich isn't that, and he won't be asked to become that. What I saw from him in practice was that he runs great routes, had a lot of red zone plays specifically drawn up for him, and maybe most importantly he's one of Wilson's most trusted pass catchers. If he's on the field, he will produce. He might even produce WR2 type numbers if they dump Jeudy and/or Sutton. He's a tough cover for anyone. Too big for DBs, too quick and fast for LBs.

 

[C-Bound]

WR in a TE body. He can't block? So what. Don't sleep on this kid. Broncos brought in Trautman because they didn't have an experienced in-line TE. Dulcich isn't that, and he won't be asked to become that. What I saw from him in practice was that he runs great routes, had a lot of red zone plays specifically drawn up for him, and maybe most importantly he's one of Wilson's most trusted pass catchers. If he's on the field, he will produce. He might even produce WR2 type numbers if they dump Jeudy and/or Sutton. He's a tough cover for anyone. Too big for DBs, too quick and fast for LBs.

Are you his agent?

 

[FantasyGuru24]

Starting him over LaPorta tonight ..

 

[KingPrawn]

Dropped Junno Smith for him and starting him tonight. Should at least match Smiths 8 PPR points

 

[KingPrawn]

Out with re-injured hamstring

 

[ShamrockPride]

Out with re-injured hamstring

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[hamsterdam]

Out with re-injured hamstring

unreal

 

[OU#1]

Starting him over LaPorta tonight ..

Hope this was a joke

 

[The Dude]

There's not enough passing yards in this offense to justify even rostering him

 

[KingPrawn]

There's not enough passing yards in this offense to justify even rostering him

They could be passing for 600 yards per game and it wouldn't matter if he's on the bench with a bad hammy.

 

[jtd13]

This guy follows Kadarius Tony's stretching routine or something...

 

[doeseatplace]

If he's on the field, he will produce.

The money sentence in this thoughtful analysis.

 

[BobbyLayne]

being criminally misused by Payton

IMO

don’t hold any shares but in another system this guy could be Sam Laporta (sans the blocking aspect)

 

[Loipz]

being criminally misused by Payton

IMO

don’t hold any shares but in another system this guy could be Sam Laporta (sans the blocking aspect)

And the ability to actually stay on the field. Guys always hurting his hammy

 

[BobbyLayne]

being criminally misused by Payton

IMO

don’t hold any shares but in another system this guy could be Sam Laporta (sans the blocking aspect)

And the ability to actually stay on the field. Guys always hurting his hammy

Welp Sam is hurt rn so jury is out on that front

But yeah Dulcich lacks the most important ability (consistent availability)

 

[Loipz]

being criminally misused by Payton

IMO

don’t hold any shares but in another system this guy could be Sam Laporta (sans the blocking aspect)

And the ability to actually stay on the field. Guys always hurting his hammy

Welp Sam is hurt rn so jury is out on that front

But yeah Dulcich lacks the most important ability (consistent availability)

The irony of my statement did dawn on me as I was typing that in light of the calf injury for LaPorta but until he misses I figured I’d give him the benefit of the doubt.