Gonzalez plans return to Chiefs unless he hears the R word (rebuild)

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

They use him like a pass catching TE. You don't need one of those to dominate in the NFL like you did in the early 90s when the 49ers had Brent Jones, and the Cowboys had Novechek.

I'd argue that.

Of course I'd also argue that making said spot your primary playmaker on offense is a $#it idea.

I'd argue for QB/WR/TE/HB in that order...

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by Rausch

I'd argue that.

Of course I'd also argue that making said spot your primary playmaker on offense is a $#it idea.

I'd argue for QB/WR/TE/HB in that order...

TE before RB b/c of the need for blocking and max protect? Similar to the way that the Giants use Boss, who is a capable receiver across the middle?

I wouldn't rank him as a great TE by any means, but I'm not sure if their RBBC approach is as successful without him. In this sense, I can understand your argument.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

TE before RB b/c of the need for blocking and max protect? Similar to the way that the Giants use Boss, who is a capable receiver across the middle?

I wouldn't rank him as a great TE by any means, but I'm not sure if their RBBC approach is as successful without him. In this sense, I can understand your argument.

A probowl TE is as hard to come by as a probowl QB.

HB's are a dime a dozen unless Peterson is drafting for you.

Honestly, there is a constant change in the probowl/all pro HB's from year to year. It's likely the most replacable position on offense after FB.

How sad is it that Peterson only found two of both in 20 years?...

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by Rausch

A probowl TE is as hard to come by as a probowl QB.

HB's are a dime a dozen unless Peterson is drafting for you.

Honestly, there is a constant change in the probowl/all pro HB's from year to year. It's likely the most replacable position on offense after FB.

How sad is it that Peterson only found two of both in 20 years?...

I understand this line of thought, and there is some truth to it. But I think we're getting to the point where RB is almost becoming an undervalued position in the league, if that makes sense.

Of the teams still in the playoffs, almost all have "a guy" and he's a stud. LT, AP, Westbrook, Williams, Turner, etc.

Part of it is the shelf life, so the turnover happens quickly, but LT's (the San Diego kind) don't fall off trees. He's kind of a bad example b/c he's getting long in the tooth, but you know what I mean.

I agree that TE is more difficult to find, however, simply b/c it is asking a lot to find a giant of a man 6'5'' 250+ that's athletic and can run. It's the same principle as trying to find a premier left tackle.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I agree that TE is more difficult to find, however, simply b/c it is asking a lot to find a giant of a man 6'5'' 250+ that's athletic and can run. It's the same principle as trying to find a premier left tackle.

That's exactly what I'm saying.

It's a rarity. Don't waste it...