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Titans tight ends 2024 (1 Viewer)

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Chig is as dynamic as can be. He's probably got some highlights that he looks Pitts like even. Similar to Pitts he doesn't box out well and that's a thing for TEs to do. The prior staff had him work on blocking so very much and he improved some but it quite questionable. The light has gone on for him at times. He has had 4-6 game stretches where he's done everything asked well. If he could put a season of games together he could be a huge deal in FF. I've got him like ol Jermichael Finley. Others have high hopes.

Josh Whyle is someone the organization went to see for three years. Vrabel knew Cincinnati's coach well and every time they were scouting someone else there's a report or pic they met with him. The shine is only off a little bit with the staff change. He's 6-7, has sure hands, and played receiver before switching to TE. That's an appealing target it doesn't take a new staff long to notice. He was with the first string a lot last summer. He got dinged and Chig finished camp strong keeping his role. He barely played before getting injured yet got subbed in to make catches in traffic or on the goal line. Why so much trust? He's Levis' buddy, bro, whatever word. They did not play together last year. He came to mini camp putting weight on and the staff quotes were about improved blocking and the work he put in. Ya gotta leave a light on for this guy.

Nick Vannett is who we know he is. A veteran that should be third string. Two TE sets are expected to be largely gone so what's his role? Well both above are not sure blockers. The Titans drafted their future LT but all their RTs have awful PFF grades so do they need a TE to help the RT or will Daddy Callahan fix that up? (Yes their LT Latham was a RT in college but he's getting every chance to win the left)

Thomas Odukoya is a fan favorite to say the least. A member of the international player community, they have never optioned to have him active in 2 years and it drives fans nuts. He is as good a blocker in preseason as any TE I've ever seen. An absolute mauler with pancakes and OMG blocks that jump off the TV and catch your eye. I expected him to sign elsewhere but they talked him back. (Search for highlights, I'm not exaggerating) Daddy Callahan is going to adore this guy, no doubt. His hands are meh but not bad. Confidence he'd catch a lot but idk about in traffic tough ones. If he does not make the roster. I expect he declines an invite to PS and International exemption and goes elsewhere. There's no doubt he can hang at the NFL level but just what his role would be. I'd have put him at RT last year in a "couldn't be worse" mindset. This is an FF forum and he's nothing for FF though except...if that RT stinks, how will the Titans compensate? He still is probably nothing for FF.

David Martin Robinson and Steven Stillanos signed with the wrong team as UDFAs. There is no lack of young TE talent. Maybe they can make a mark on ST and build on that.
 
Woods for Indy.

Never mind, I just glanced over the OP and thought it just said, TEs for 2024.
 
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Woods for Indy
:shrug: Are you suggesting he should be traded to the Titans?
My bad, I glanced over the post and thought it just say, TEs for 2024.
I thought the same. Maybe it was edited?
Either way, the division has an interesting mix of TEs imo. Obviously engram is the top right now, and Schultz the solid veteran with high floor, low ceiling.
I think Chig and Woods both have a very nice ceiling. Woods less likely to hit but also super cheap.

FWIW, I drafted Chig TE24 13.10, Woods TE33 20.04 (13 teams) to combine with Kelce in best ball.
 
Woods for Indy
:shrug: Are you suggesting he should be traded to the Titans?
My bad, I glanced over the post and thought it just say, TEs for 2024.
Gotcha. I was afraid I missed some news. On the subject of Woods, I love him as a cheap TE sleeper. The guy is just oozing with natural athleticism. The OP mentioned Okonkwo together with Pitts. Woods also fits that same model. If he puts it all together, he could be a nightmare matchup for opposing defenses.
 
Practices in shorts, Whyle seemed very much in contention to start.
Pads today- Whyle made some catches reporters singled out.
The D was again having a day against the offense and Chig was pulled for Whyle and they improved some.

Chig needs a good day soon to even this battle out.

One day of pads doesn't matter but the defense has been oWning the offense for days and Chig has to show his pride is triggered and nail some blocks. We all like a fast TE but he's gonna get exposed if he doesn't get his hands dirty when he has to.

There was a well publicized fight today between the lines and there will definitely be focus on blocking tomorrow. Early and all but it's an important day tomorrow. We all know this. When camp's over people will say remember that fight and...I would bet $ if I could that tomorrow is Chig's day that he better block well or lose his spot
 
Odukoya had two blocks today that were awesome per every reporter. Also had a nice catch n run that ya don't usually see from a blocking TE.
 
Whyle landed some good blocks on Kenneth Murray who eventually swung at him.

This could be the setup/mentality and all that they need to see from the offense.

The first time the offense has won a day- D has dominated.
 
Herndon-
This isn't an anti-Chig take by the way. I still like him and think he's a good player who can be a positive producer for this team, but there is no chance he's ahead of Ridley, Hopkins, and Boyd in the pecking order obviously. You could even make a case that Burks 2.0 will be ahead of him too.

It seems likely at this point that Whyle is going to take a big chunk, if not most, of the TE snaps (and there will be fewer to go around in Callahan's 3WR offense).

AND both running backs are going to be very involved in the Titans passing game.

It wouldn't be a shock at all to me if Chig finishes something like 7th on the Titans in targets. They're going to throw the ball a lot here (finally), but he's just not going to be a big enough part of it to be fantasy relevant unless there is a slew of injuries
 
Chig had another good day.
Competition in full force now.

Not much Whyle comments but fans can't get over his size (6-7) and one catch the DB simply couldn't get as high as him.

Waiting on fans to mention if Chig played FB much. Not sure reporters can. There was flack for doing so the other day.

Odukoya with a couple monster blocks. No mention of catches. Idk how they keep him on international exemption and not on the active roster.
 
Chig had another good day.
Competition in full force now.

Not much Whyle comments but fans can't get over his size (6-7) and one catch the DB simply couldn't get as high as him.

Waiting on fans to mention if Chig played FB much. Not sure reporters can. There was flack for doing so the other day.

Odukoya with a couple monster blocks. No mention of catches. Idk how they keep him on international exemption and not on the active roster.
Are you there watching these practices?
 
Chig had another good day.
Competition in full force now.

Not much Whyle comments but fans can't get over his size (6-7) and one catch the DB simply couldn't get as high as him.

Waiting on fans to mention if Chig played FB much. Not sure reporters can. There was flack for doing so the other day.

Odukoya with a couple monster blocks. No mention of catches. Idk how they keep him on international exemption and not on the active roster.
Are you there watching these practices?
No
 
Not seeing TEs mentioned but Chig today.

He had his third fumble of camp 9(?) days in.
From the FB spot-He made a great block on an end around to free up Jackson.
Coach had an issue with him on an INT.
 
Depth chart released has Chig/Whyle as starting TE.
They didn't give a pecking order there which illustrated what I've been saying.

I'm also wondering if the new coach is also listing who is going against the ones this preseason game. If so then that would be "they both are."
 
Callahan praised Odukoya for his improvement as a receiver, said he was as advertised as a blocker(best!) and named him as one of the most improved.

Again he said Chig and Whyle are two totally different players and both will contribute significantly in their different roles.

He also said Vannett has had a nice camp and blended in well
 
"Callahan on TE usage: I think Josh and Chig are two very different kind of TEs for us. Josh is a Y and Chig is more of an F….they’re both going to be used to their strengths in this offense"

F is fullback and slot.
Y is inline typical

Sooo it looks like Whyle is winning this battle and it's considerable news. Backup slot and FB do not get a lot of snaps. BUT not to overthink; the camp is not over and he didn't say Chig won't play the Y TE at all. Just take it as is for now please
 
Whyle came thru today as the WRs struggled. Comments about his size and reliability. Chig made a nice catch n run.
Vannett veterans rest and won't play. <---that doesn't fit for third or fourth stringer and when this happens I always wonder cut or retirement for older guys. I am hypersensitive with Titans RG suddenly retiring though.

Odukoya noted as working with Sweat- whose dominating camp- shows how fantastic his pride is in blocking well. Most guys wouldn't have the stones to get exposed doing that. Sooo much to love about this blocking TE that keeps getting a catch every day
 
I didn't think David Martin Robinson had much of a chance to make the roster. He's had a few good practices. He just had a nice game.
Coach mentioned him as one of the players that stood out.
He also mentioned four TEs being on the roster and the fourth will have to play ST well.

Some of the predraft people were showing DMR charts and writeups and how they had him as a good UDFA pickup that's well drilled and athletically can do it all at a 75th percentile for most "scores."
 
"Callahan on TE usage: I think Josh and Chig are two very different kind of TEs for us. Josh is a Y and Chig is more of an F….they’re both going to be used to their strengths in this offense"

F is fullback and slot.
Y is inline typical

Sooo it looks like Whyle is winning this battle and it's considerable news. Backup slot and FB do not get a lot of snaps. BUT not to overthink; the camp is not over and he didn't say Chig won't play the Y TE at all. Just take it as is for now please
Coach muddied this
F will also play inline. Many of them can play both.
Odukoya mentioned as showing up(flashing) and he's aware he has the last couple seasons but it's nice to see his blocks (pancakes) in a game.
 
Hawks joint practice today-
Whyle catch, Chig better catch, Whyle catch.
Second team
Whyle drop, Chig drop.
Both did very very well in drills.
Sounds even to me.

Vannett returned to practice and made two catches w first string.
DMR had a grab. Guy is doing a good job convincing them to consider him for fourth TE.
Curious no mention of Odukoya yet
 
Turron had a note of Odukoya pancaking a Seahawks DB. Heh the most predictable thing and the guy can't seem to make the team but a international exemption and their tackles are questionable....so weird
 
Whyle left after hitting his head. Positive reports after so I guess it's minimal.

Nothing on Chig

Little mention of TEs today
 
Coach singled out DMR as having another good game and stepping up.
Since he was a common sleeper (or some term) at the senior bowl, I doubt he clears waivers.

How I see it-

Vannett keeps sitting w veteran rest but he hasn't been all that much in practice.
Odukoya had a catch and his usual pancake.
I'd keep one blocker and I still think Odukoya may be the best in the NFL so the active roster not the international exemption stuff. It's simply not normal for TEs to average pancakes.

Still say trade Chig but.....

What I'd do- Whyle, Chig, DMR, and Odukoya

What they'll probably do- I'd bet it's Whyle, Chig, Vannett, and DMR with Odukoya on international again
 
Private discussion thoughts I'd share here-
I'm not inclined to draft Whyle or Chig. If it's last round who do I take? I have zero issues with Whyle.

Last pick is usually first cut for WW. But maybe he has a day, maybe he has a threaded needle TD and you see he and Levis are buds and cut someone else. (Last round understand) I'm exceptionally comfortable with him there.

I don't think people necessarily have read about Chig. He doesn't have gaudy stats that he's worthy of his ADP in what's listed as a share right now on the depth chart. It seems a safe bet Whyle is named the starter and I simply almost never draft a backup TE. If I've got my eye on one then they're for the WW.
 
What priority would you guys have for handcuffing Mark Andrews? Isaiah likely seems like a more than capable tight end in a system that loves targeting them in between Andrew's ankle and a minor car accident. Not sure if I should be using that roster spot up with a tight end Handcuff.

My league favors tight ends though, half point PPR but full point PPR for TEs, Kincaid being my flex /backup
 
DMR shined again.
Chig did (depends which writer) something wrong and caused an INT.
Not much on TEs today
 
The TE that gets pancakes every day made the hustle play of preseason with a TD saving long run tackle. He is so fun to watch and root for.

I can't handle the concept of Vannett making it and Odukoya not. Ol guy hasn't played and was eh elsewhere in the league and then there's all this firey play from Odukoya.

International player exemption has been about "see ya next year" so it's probably best he go somewhere he can play
 
Titans DMR is definitely getting scouts fired. He's gone from UDFA to being such a good player while everyone seems to talk of him standing out at the senior bowl. Every single time he makes a play, the announcers or someone on Twitter is telling a story and...there's gotta be GMs wondering how there was this much talk and he wasn't presented as someone to draft.
 
The top five made it including Odukoya making it and not getting the international exemption.
I expect a trade or cut tomorrow.
It's doable at 5 in Old offense but in a 3WR offense that saw 70+% of snaps this summer it's unlikely.
They have 4 DL and 4CBs so it's probably roster numbers games.

That Chig came up in trade talk again today is interesting
 
I told y'all I love Odukoya's pancakes and I love his hustle and effort.

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Vannett was waived then re-signed after Molden was traded. As close as we get to clear defined last spot on roster.
I thought Chig trade would happen
 
Chig was standing around not hitting anyone early. Then he hit one guy and the other made the tackle. Then he was standing around again.

Probably coach frustration.

In came Vannett.

He made a block and a good catch. Things settled down.

Coach said Whyle was starting Y and Chig F TE but that didn't happen despite all summer being that way. Depth chart even lists it as a share.

Chig would come in and miss blocks, then Vannett, then Chig go on routes.

Whyle had a dozen snaps but blocking.

Whyle's a former WR that played like a former WR in college and rookie year. He bulked up, improved blocking, and clearly was a big threat to Chig all summer but he's not the blocking TE by any stretch.

Poor substitutions and poor execution. Very obvious so I expect everyone in their roles week two.

Also no coach is tolerating a TE standing around so Chig will hear it in meetings and hit someone in the Jets game
 
Whyle was singled out by Callahan as needing more reps and then Levis said positives about his buddy.

Neither TE has looked good lately. It's a bit odd
 
I have a scenario for you. If you have Ferguson and Schoonmaker in a 1 PPR dynasty league, would you pick up Jared Wiley and drop Schoonmaker, or would you rather have Schoonmaker in case Ferguson goes down? And you have Tucker Kraft as another starter if you need him.
 
I have a scenario for you. If you have Ferguson and Schoonmaker in a 1 PPR dynasty league, would you pick up Jared Wiley and drop Schoonmaker, or would you rather have Schoonmaker in case Ferguson goes down? And you have Tucker Kraft as another starter if you need him.
I'd really like someone else.

Whyle over Schoonmaker because at least Whyle starts (some).
Their newfound love for Leupke (is more novelty than traditional get him time) did have him playing TE when Ferguson was out.

Chig stands around when there isn't an edge or DB in front of him. He doesn't understand "go find someone and hit them" and it looks really weird like what is he doing?

The Bengals TEs (Callahan) have often been an FF tease at best, so I don't have high hopes unless it's TD related. I could see Whyle/Levis being a TD connection.

I still love Odukoya's great blocking and if they're not going to throw the the TE much and have a RT problem, why not play him?

I'm stuck on the Bengals system though and have low expectations.
 
I have a scenario for you. If you have Ferguson and Schoonmaker in a 1 PPR dynasty league, would you pick up Jared Wiley and drop Schoonmaker, or would you rather have Schoonmaker in case Ferguson goes down? And you have Tucker Kraft as another starter if you need him.
I'd really like someone else.

Whyle over Schoonmaker because at least Whyle starts (some).
Their newfound love for Leupke (is more novelty than traditional get him time) did have him playing TE when Ferguson was out.

Chig stands around when there isn't an edge or DB in front of him. He doesn't understand "go find someone and hit them" and it looks really weird like what is he doing?

The Bengals TEs (Callahan) have often been an FF tease at best, so I don't have high hopes unless it's TD related. I could see Whyle/Levis being a TD connection.

I still love Odukoya's great blocking and if they're not going to throw the the TE much and have a RT problem, why not play him?

I'm stuck on the Bengals system though and have low expectations.
The discussion included Jared Wiley, not Josh Whyle.
 
I have a scenario for you. If you have Ferguson and Schoonmaker in a 1 PPR dynasty league, would you pick up Jared Wiley and drop Schoonmaker, or would you rather have Schoonmaker in case Ferguson goes down? And you have Tucker Kraft as another starter if you need him.
I'd really like someone else.

Whyle over Schoonmaker because at least Whyle starts (some).
Their newfound love for Leupke (is more novelty than traditional get him time) did have him playing TE when Ferguson was out.

Chig stands around when there isn't an edge or DB in front of him. He doesn't understand "go find someone and hit them" and it looks really weird like what is he doing?

The Bengals TEs (Callahan) have often been an FF tease at best, so I don't have high hopes unless it's TD related. I could see Whyle/Levis being a TD connection.

I still love Odukoya's great blocking and if they're not going to throw the the TE much and have a RT problem, why not play him?

I'm stuck on the Bengals system though and have low expectations.
The discussion included Jared Wiley, not Josh Whyle.
Sorry man. Titans TE thread and a lot misspell Whyle as Wiley due to pronunciation
 
I have a scenario for you. If you have Ferguson and Schoonmaker in a 1 PPR dynasty league, would you pick up Jared Wiley and drop Schoonmaker, or would you rather have Schoonmaker in case Ferguson goes down? And you have Tucker Kraft as another starter if you need him.
I'd really like someone else.

Whyle over Schoonmaker because at least Whyle starts (some).
Their newfound love for Leupke (is more novelty than traditional get him time) did have him playing TE when Ferguson was out.

Chig stands around when there isn't an edge or DB in front of him. He doesn't understand "go find someone and hit them" and it looks really weird like what is he doing?
The Bengals TEs (Callahan) have often been an FF tease at best, so I don't have high hopes unless it's TD related. I could see Whyle/Levis being a TD connection.

I still love Odukoya's great blocking and if they're not going to throw the the TE much and have a RT problem, why not play him?

I'm stuck on the Bengals system though and have low expectations.
The discussion included Jared Wiley, not Josh Whyle.
Sorry man. Titans TE thread and a lot misspell Whyle as Wiley due to pronunciation
My bad too. I thought it was a general TE thread, not a Titans TE thread.
 

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