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TE Oronde Gadsden II, LAC (1 Viewer)
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zamboni
Footballguy
Wasn’t even that long ago. At least that’s what I’m telling myself to avoid feeling so old.
osubuckeyeman
Footballguy
I traded back into the fourth round in my dynasty league to select him. I like him as a hybrid TE.
Chargers TEs coach Andy Bischoff compares Oronde Gadsden II to Darren Waller
"I know it's a huge forecast, but I mean I was fortunate to coach Darren Waller," Bischoff started. "And Darren Waller was a receiver in college. And we turned him into a tight end. He's got some of those traits. It's way early. Way early. But he's twitchy. He separates, he does some really good things in the pass game. And I think as he's become more comfortable in our system in the last four or five days, I think people are beginning to see that."
"I know it's a huge forecast, but I mean I was fortunate to coach Darren Waller," Bischoff started. "And Darren Waller was a receiver in college. And we turned him into a tight end. He's got some of those traits. It's way early. Way early. But he's twitchy. He separates, he does some really good things in the pass game. And I think as he's become more comfortable in our system in the last four or five days, I think people are beginning to see that."
rockaction
Footballguy
I love hearing this. Got him in a TE Premium at 6.12.
Very excited for the news.
Very excited for the news.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
If he hits, he could hit big given that profile and the Harbaugh-Herbert effect. It's most likely not happening until 2026 or 27 but if it does, watch out.
rockaction
Footballguy
I'd love to see it. I had noted his profile in my yearly research and decided individually he was talented enough and then I bet a bit on genetics and family acculturation to the league, to be honest. We will see if that works out.
It's why I also thought Mason Taylor would be a good pick for the Jets, and that's who they wound up selecting, which was a bit of a neat mind meld.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I haven’t had much luck with it but I like to get 1 late dynasty TE every rookie draft. Find a Gadsen or Fannin and just hope the pieces fall in place. Other than that, I target veteran TEs in dynasty. But it always seems good to be carrying one explosive boom/bust young TE.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Dissly played better than expected last year and they added Conklin whom Roman seems to think is untapped. I do not see a lot of upside this year but definitely worth keeping an eye on Gadsen for the future if he shows glimpses. I could see them using him like they did with Parham in red zone packages.
socrates
Footballguy
Why come in here with facts and reality to rain on the Gadsden rookie parade?
In fairness, neither Dissly nor Conklin represents an insurmountable roadblock. There is plenty of reason to be excited about Gadsden’s dynasty potential, just perhaps not for year one production. Tight End has been a notoriously difficult position for rookie production.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
No rain, just sprinkles. He is not your prototypical TE, built more like a large receiver and is not up to par with his blocking. I think he will be thrown out there this year to get some mismatches with his size, I just do not see a large role for his rookie year. A tough transition for any rookie TE. I am definitely monitoring him though and think he could grow that role in the future.Why come in here with facts and reality to rain on the Gadsden rookie parade?
In fairness, neither Dissly nor Conklin represents an insurmountable roadblock. There is plenty of reason to be excited about Gadsden’s dynasty potential, just perhaps not for year one production. Tight End has been a notoriously difficult position for rookie production.
Terpman22
Footballguy
Honestly I was waiting for good news about this guy, gonna try to snag him in free agent drafts in the summer, there should be some REALLY good players out there this year for those
In my leagues they usually go in August
However, League getting a late late start is doing its rookie draft now, I was able to trade away Audric Estime for the 3.12 which will now be Gadsden (will be my 3rd TE drafted in this rookie draft lol shotgun spraying)
But I still believe this will be an amazing tight end class and I think this guy is in the right system with the right coaching and the right QB to get him to his ceiling.
In my leagues they usually go in August
However, League getting a late late start is doing its rookie draft now, I was able to trade away Audric Estime for the 3.12 which will now be Gadsden (will be my 3rd TE drafted in this rookie draft lol shotgun spraying)
But I still believe this will be an amazing tight end class and I think this guy is in the right system with the right coaching and the right QB to get him to his ceiling.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yeah I thnk anyone expdcting a viable fantasy player in year 1 will be greatly disappointed. He's more of a dynasty stash. I imagine the Harbaugh offense would use multiple TEs a decent amount so that could help him get some PT this year and maybe give an idea how his transition is coming along.
