It's time to start getting Swole on the field

[JawnyBlaze]

So a few games a year, we seem to see Olsen completely nullified because he has to stay in to block the whole game.  We saw it yesterday.  Why OH WHY, Mr. Shula, can't we go back to the 2 TE sets more often that worked so well before your inept ass started running our offense into the ground?  Brandon Williams is our best blocking TE, by all accounts.  If we put him out there with Olsen, guess what?  We can actually use our best offensive weapon (besides Cam)!  And, as an added bonus, Williams actually has solid hands and is quick for his size!  If we actually let him go out for a pass occasionally to change things up, good things will probably happen.  Getting Dickson some reps is all good and well, he's done some good things, but I think we need to be running 2 TE like 75% of the time at least.  Should help every facet of our offense.  And it effectively masks our team's greatest deficiency: no legit WRs.  So instead of having Tolbert or Brockel in there ineffectively trying to block people, put in someone who can actually block (and catch passes!) in order to free up the only proven pass catching threat on our team instead of having to block for 90% of the plays.  Tolbert is good for some plays a game, we can still use him occasionally.  But I'd like to see more sets of Cam, Stewart (or CAP), two WRs, Olsen and Williams.  I think this lineup will help our offense run a LOT more effectively.

[Toolbox]

You are making too much sense..

[LinvilleGorge]

Agreed.  We have to do something that allows our best receiver to be able to actually go out and run a route.  With KB out, Olsen is by far and away our #1 receiving threat.  Can't have him hung up at the line trying to help out pass protection.  That's just letting the D off the hook.

[frash.exe]

lol

 

brandon williams is a paper asshole who hasn't translated anything he's done during the offseason into the regular season 

[TheRed]

I have been anxiously waiting for Brandon Williams to become that TE that many fans have been talking up for a couple of years now.

But, I've got to be honest, it's not looking too good at all.

I see no reason why we can't run more 2 TE sets with Olsen, and Dickson though.

[Toolbox]

lol

 

brandon williams is a paper asshole who hasn't translated anything he's done during the offseason into the regular season 

if brandon williams is a paper asshole wonder what that makes brockel??

[Nick_81]

Just because he looks great shirtless doesn't mean anything.

WTF did you say?

Sincerely,

 

[frash.exe]

if brandon williams is a paper asshole wonder what that makes brockel??

not somebody that this board thinks is the next Tony Gonzalez for no reason?

[Mol3m4n]

He just not that good. 

[Daddy_Uncle]

Should have kept Marcus Lucas instead

[Panthers8969]

I can't say someone sucks bc they never see the field. I think he would be better then Ed but again he plays in real games so I can't prove that and no one can disprove it. A lot of backups are backups their whole careers and then switch teams and start and vola furs out they were good the whole time

[ecu88]

How about put him out there first, we all know we have stubborn gameplanners, and try something different instead of status quo or default bullshit!  

 

All of you that say he can't play are hilarious.  Status quo is what y'all like.  

 

I say replace Tolbert with Swole as a JOAT while we play two TE sets so Greg could be split wide and also to give Cam better protection, Stewart better run blocking, and Cam better dump options or allow Swole to motion as a wide to run go routes or post routes.  But Jesus Christ be creative, we have options believe it or not.  Chip Kelly does not break offensive rules but creates new boundaries that other coaches dare not touch which makes him a leader in the sense through his innovation and approach to the game.  

 

Dickson, Swipe, and Olsen all 64 or taller.  Why don't we use our strength to mask our weakness.  Our TE crew is above average!  Plus defenses cannot guess run or pass with the set-up with the lack of WR presence.  Will we be slower yes but what is our goals: TOP domination which helps our ailing defense, first downs manageability, uncertainty for defenses, easier touchdowns, and a stronger ground game.  Sounds like a solution that could help our ineptitude we call offense.  TE split wide for stronger blocking, more schemes, and just so much more possibilities.

 

http://www.phillymag.com/birds247/2013/08/16/no-22-eagles-introduce-4-te-package/

Here are some painful reminders.^^^

 

Also bring back Marcus and let's give this idea a go.  Panthers be brave and be bold, come on Shula you know you want to.

 

 

[VerticalThreat]

I agree. Creative offense is what we need. Please do not read "creative offense" as "gimmick" or "tricky".  We have an identity, meaning, we know what we want to do.  The trouble is that we're asking an offensive staff of coaches to be creative and utilize personnel in the best way, highlighting their strengths and therefore improving the offense. Our offensive staff goes by the philosophy of "this is what we do, now go do that". It's a square peg-round hole scenario. It's lazy. 

When will our head coach realize that competent offense doesn't hamper your defense? It's not an "either/or" situation. 

[JawnyBlaze]

First of all, this isn't some infatuation with the guy.  He knows how to block.  I'm saying put him in there to block.  That's not infatuation, that's common sense.

Second of all, people saying he sucks, can't play, etc...based exactly on what???  He never plays.  If you're going to try to use that as "evidence" then you better be real fuging glad that Silatolu and Chandler got hurt last year or you could say the same thing about Remmers and Norwell.  Not getting playing time on a RR led team =/= sucks.

Third of all, the talk about Dickson or Lucas are COMPLETELY missing the point.  The point is Williams is a good BLOCKER.  Dickson and Lucas aren't.  BLOCKING is why I want him to get into the two TE sets.  If he finally gets some passes thrown his way?  Icing on the cake.  But the point of getting him out there is to BLOCK so that Olsen DOESN'T HAVE TO AS MUCH.  Olsen is our only receiving threat.  You want to put in Dickson or Lucas so Olsen can stay in and block and THEY can go out and catch passes?  Ludicrous.