Julius Thomas expected to be released from the Jaguars.

[top dawg]

40 minutes ago, Ivan The Awesome said:

Julius Thomas can't block for poo. Why would we want an over glorified WR in a TE position? Olsen is still here and getting a TE isn't as urgent as other positions. 

We haven't had a good blocking, dedicated TE in years (and, no, blocking isn't Olsen's forte), so what's the difference? 

The fact is, we can't run legit two TE sets because we haven't had a legit threat since Shockey. Moreover, in my opinion the most important reason that we do need another pass-catching threat at TE is because we don't have a legitimate threat other than Olsen. If he is ever out for any appreciable amount of time, then our season becomes an instant question mark. I don't think that this should be so for any position other than QB.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Just now, top dawg said:

We haven't had a good blocking, dedicated TE in years (and, no, blocking isn't Olsen's forte), so what's the difference? 

 

 

 

Well for starters, Olsen is a great blocking TE. He's worked on his craft. He does it all. 

[joemac]

We are actually a good fit for him here. Gettleman should be all over this guy.

[Cyberjag]

So let me get this straight.  You have a TE that's getting cut from the JAGUARS after showing up out of shape and leveraging a Peyton Manning offense to get paid, and you want to sign him?  First question is, can I have some of what you're drinking?  Second is, just how much do you want to pay for this guy?  As much as some of the idiot Front Offices out there who are more focused on Fantasy Football results from three years ago than what he's done in the past two?

I would rather have Ed Dickson any day--he shows up and he can block.

[cardiackat88.]

He will go back to Denver.

[imminent rogaine]

Give me either a well rounded young TE that can replace Olsen in the future, or just give me a vet that can block like a mofo. We don't need more big slow guys on this offense unless they can block!

[top dawg]

16 minutes ago, Ivan The Awesome said:

 

 

Well for starters, Olsen is a great blocking TE. He's worked on his craft. He does it all. 

Olsen has worked himself into being a decent blocker, but "great?"

Anyway, I tried in vein to find Julius Thomas numbers regarding blocking, but I did find this, a little dated, but not that old.

http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/broncos/entry/just-how-bad-of-a-blocker-is-julius-thomas

If Olsen can work it out, Thomas can too. 

[top dawg]

And don't get me wrong @Ivan The Awesome, I can take him or leave him per Gettleman's desires, but it's not because of blocking, but injuries. 

I don't see a problem with a low risk contract and kicking the tires though.

[pantherphan96]

Blocks worse than Dickson and is always injured. Pass.

[KillerKat]

Yes please!

[KillerKat]

1 hour ago, Cyberjag said:

So let me get this straight.  You have a TE that's getting cut from the JAGUARS after showing up out of shape and leveraging a Peyton Manning offense to get paid, and you want to sign him?  First question is, can I have some of what you're drinking?  Second is, just how much do you want to pay for this guy?  As much as some of the idiot Front Offices out there who are more focused on Fantasy Football results from three years ago than what he's done in the past two?

I would rather have Ed Dickson any day--he shows up and he can block.

Nope

[Ivan The Awesome]

1 hour ago, top dawg said:

And don't get me wrong @Ivan The Awesome, I can take him or leave him per Gettleman's desires, but it's not because of blocking, but injuries. 

I don't see a problem with a low risk contract and kicking the tires though.

Low risk, high reward is in Gettleman's toolbox. I can see that happening. I just don't see him getting a huge contract from us. Not after the man got paid. 

[SOJA]

Sounds like a Gettleman signing to me, Thomas will be out to prove he can still play after getting cut 

[Paintballr]

He got money from the manning effect


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