Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

TE Tandem

MHS831

By MHS831,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

MHS831 Grand Master

MHS831

Posted
Posted

Not much talk about the TE tandem that is emerging.  Manhertz, a punishing blocker, seems to have started to develop hands.  Ian Thomas is not a rookie any longer and should be as good as most team's starting TE.  Olsen, if he can stay healthy, still has something left. The  Panthers have never had a TE corps this good before. 

Considering how the LOL (left offensive line--and I hope LOL is not appropriate) develops, Manhertz could play a bigger role in the blocking scheme, lining up beside Williams to reduce his vulnerability.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MHS831 Grand Master

MHS831

Posted
  • Author
Posted
11 minutes ago, PantherPhann89 said:

2011 Olsen had 540 yrds  5 TD

2011 Shockey had 455 yrds  4 TD 

This would be great , but I think the current TE trio will allow us to spread the ball and dink and dunk when needed. A Win is a Win...

yes--each brings a different skill set too. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DeAngelo Beason Experienced

DeAngelo Beason

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, MHS831 said:

Not much talk about the TE tandem that is emerging.  Manhertz, a punishing blocker, seems to have started to develop hands.  Ian Thomas is not a rookie any longer and should be as good as most team's starting TE.  Olsen, if he can stay healthy, still has something left. The  Panthers have never had a TE corps this good before. 

Considering how the LOL (left offensive line--and I hope LOL is not appropriate) develops, Manhertz could play a bigger role in the blocking scheme, lining up beside Williams to reduce his vulnerability.

I think young Olsen and Shockey were a bit better than what we have currently, but Ian Thomas does have a very high ceiling.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
BrianS Veteran

BrianS

Posted
Posted

I gotta be honest . . . I had no idea that Manhertz had never played football before the NFL.

When you look at him through that lens, the fact that he can block as well as he can is actually pretty exceptional.  If he adds good hands and decent route running to his game, he's got a chance.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MHS831 Grand Master

MHS831

Posted
  • Author
Posted
7 hours ago, PantherPhann89 said:

2011 Olsen had 540 yrds  5 TD

2011 Shockey had 455 yrds  4 TD 

This would be great , but I think the current TE trio will allow us to spread the ball and dink and dunk when needed. A Win is a Win...

Who was the third TE?  Thomas' numbers as a Rookie :  36 catches, 333ards.

Olsen  27 catches 291 yards in 9 games.

  I think a healthy Olsen and a Thomas that is not a rookie could match those numbers--if you add Manhertz and his blocking/receiving--a more productive/useful tandem?          

  

image.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MHS831 Grand Master

MHS831

Posted
  • Author
Posted
3 hours ago, Moo Daeng said:

Given the makeup of this team there isnt much room for a TE tandem. In 2011 we had one other significant receiver in Smith. 

I look at the TE spot's value as blockers as well.  With the left OL weak, that could be critical.  Those looking at yardage and TDs are not seeing the big picture.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
PantherPhann89 Mentor

PantherPhann89

Posted
Posted
On 8/15/2019 at 3:48 PM, MHS831 said:

Who was the third TE?  Thomas' numbers as a Rookie :  36 catches, 333ards.

Olsen  27 catches 291 yards in 9 games.

  I think a healthy Olsen and a Thomas that is not a rookie could match those numbers--if you add Manhertz and his blocking/receiving--a more productive/useful tandem?          

  

image.png

Im looking forward to it...

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MHS831 Grand Master

MHS831

Posted
  • Author
Posted
5 hours ago, Seltzer said:

Did want to state that none of our top TE's (Olsen, Thomas, Manhertz) played tonight.

This tells me Rivera is already sold on those guys making the roster and wanted to see the other guys.

 

Or give them a chance to play for the film.  Good point.  I expected Manhertz, which was a bit odd.  Maybe a slight injury or something?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Jay Roosevelt
      fug the HATERS

      By Jay Roosevelt · Posted

      No, you're right. It doesn't mean you can't call out his flaws and poor play. But it also doesn't mean you can't admit when he plays well and shows improvement. Not you personally, just in general I mean.
    • Jay Roosevelt
      fug the HATERS

      By Jay Roosevelt · Posted

      I will say, I do think there's a version of Bryce that could be really successful as a high-volume passer in a spread-based offense built around quick throws and timing-based intermediate throws with deeper throws schemed up around them. I actually think the power run based offense we're running is a poor fit for Bryce as it requires him to play under center far more often. It's a very traditional offensive approach whereas I think a scheme that spreads defenses out and lets Bryce distribute the ball quickly with anticipation and accuracy is the sweet spot for him. The key, of course, is to find a way to run the ball efficiently out of those formations. Our personnel right now (backs and OL) aren't good fits for that style of offense and I'm not sure it's a scheme Dave Canales favors very much either.
    • Martin
      fug the HATERS

      By Martin · Posted

      I root for him, and I hope for the best, as does essentially everyone. But that doesn’t mean you can’t call out flaws and bad plays. And that’s what a lot of people get wrong.  I hope I’m wrong and that he continues to improve a lot, I just doubt it. But I’ve been wrong before 
×
×
  • Create New...