The Arnold & Tremble Combo: Why it will shine

[saX man]

From all the insider footage and interviews post-draft, it seems like Rhule was set on landing Tremble.  He's clearly super excited about him even when compared to our other picks. (A side note--the team also seemed pretty set on targeting Hubbard as well)  Furthermore, in the limited action we've seen in camp, he's been looking sharp and seems to be transitioning pretty easily.  Made some acrobatic catches and just looks beastly.  

Reading up, I've seen Kittle comparisons and a few analysts that have pretty hefty expectations.  And I see why.  It helps he absolutely, without a doubt, has the NFL athleticism and frame from the get go, very little work needed at the body shop with this kid.  Also, the one element that the TE prospects need more than anything else to contribute is blocking.  He's got it down and then some.  Combine that with the athleticism and it's apparent we have a potential monster on our hands. 

Thing is, this isn't a Swole Bones situation.  We just spent a 3rd rounder on Tremble and he's set to contribute.  We didn't have this type for Brady last year so we may see more TE/H-Back inclusion with the pure FB out of the roster.  Our team has not typically drafted TEs high. Ian Thomas at the top of the 4th was pretty much our highest grab at one in some time.   He have him off the line as the H-Back in our spread formations from the gun, have him as a FB in I, have him as a true TE2, he can be very adaptive.

Sax's Prediction: 18-27 Catches, 275-400 yards, 1-2 TDs   

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Now to Arnold.  Why do I like him?  Because he's a redzone target.  We not only landed Marshall for this but Arnold proved to pull the rock in for AZ just fine.  Even made some bigger plays.  For being a bit limber/long, he's got decent blocking chops.  

Looking at our success at the spot, we landed Olsen in a trade and Wesley Walls in a FA signing similar to Arnold and where he's currently at in his career.  He's a more balanced TE, leaning receiver...and only 26.

Sax's Prediction: 35-45 rec, 500-650 yards, 4-6 tds

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Overall, these predictions account for the volume to CMC, Moore, and Robbie.  I don't know one of Marshall (likely #3), *other Moore, or Shi simply sliding in Samue's volume so that will be more broken up.  

But most importantly, I see these two fitting in very well and it makes sense why Rhule and team are talking up Ian Thomas right now.  He doesn't just have competition, he's fighting for his career/roster spot.  We've got two guys now in place and really an entire position that seemed like a need post-Olsen now accounted for and then some.

Sax out

Edited June 7, 2021 by saX man

[ForJimmy]

Tremble and Arnold will be our T&A Package. Who wouldn’t want to see that?

[shaqattaq]

3 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

Tremble and Arnold will be our T&A Package. Who wouldn’t want to see that?

More T&A is what the site needs!

whatever happened to the T&A section anyway???

[pantherclaw]

They are definitely throw talent from multiple players at the position. 

This is an excellent plan, as there are no lofty expectations places on any 1 player. Although I'm leaning towards Tremble having a bigger impact. 

Ian will be the only one that really has a say in that. 

Well see how it develops.  A lot to be excited for. 

[SBBlue]

 

I love this post.  Wow.  Depth at tight end, what a concept. 

Edited June 7, 2021 by SBBlue

[Moo Daeng]

It's nice to see attempts at complimentary roster construction.

[CanadianCat]

I think I have been overly high on Tremble and his predicted output but your assumption of 275-400 yards is probably accurate. Good analysis. 

[SBBlue]

Between Moore, Anderson, Marshall, Arnold, Tremble and Shi...that's a lot of mouths to feed.  Darnold is just going to have to throw for 4500 yards.

 

 

Edited June 7, 2021 by SBBlue

[Black&BlueBubba]

2 minutes ago, Trainwreck said:

Ian Thomas will have 800 yards and 8 tds.

[BurnNChinn]

6 minutes ago, Trainwreck said:

Ian Thomas will have 800 yards and 8 tds.

[trueblade]

7 minutes ago, Trainwreck said:

Ian Thomas will have 800 yards and 8 tds.

Assuming 50 - 60 receptions, that would have been good for TE4 last year in PPR leagues last year. I think your projection is wildly optimistic. He's going undrafted in almost all leagues so you can get him whenever you want.

[CarolinaLivin]

17 minutes ago, Trainwreck said:

Ian Thomas will have 800 yards and 8 tds.

I believe the term "reaction bait" best describes this.

[rayzor]

20 minutes ago, Trainwreck said:

Ian Thomas will have 800 yards and 8 tds.

[rayzor]

Loving the T&A TE combo already. Giddyup.