(05-23-2019, 03:23 PM)Kane Wrote: His blocking ability leaves a little to be desired. TE also isn't viewed as a high priority for a lot of teams. I would guess only 2-4 are drafted in the first 2 rounds every year. And some of the better ones in the league are late round guys.

I'll be honest, Oliver wasn't even on my radar as I was thinking/hoping for Hock or Sternberger.
But after watching some highlights I think he could be what Thomas never was for us.

I wonder who will be the main "blocking" TE.
Koyack?

If DeFilippo does what many of us are anticipating based on Foles history in Philly and recent acquisitions, then you'll see Swaim as the primary in-line or the "Y" TE.  He'll have blocking and receiving duties. 

Oliver will be the primary "F" TE and that role involves lining up all over the place to present receiving mismatches, including the slot and out wide. Oliver did this in college and is well suited. 

It also appears that DeFilippo may intend to forego the FB in favor of a third TE role at H-Back. He currently has two UDFA players on the roster who did this in college. (Michael Colubiale and Charles Jones) Their role includes lead blocking, pass protection and receiving out of the backfield or from an inline position. 

Koyack figures to back up Swaim, but I could see him losing that job by mid July to a waiver claim or minor signing. 
O'Shaughnessy figures to back up Oliver.

The rookies will battle it out for H-Back and may see competition flow through as the summer comes and goes.

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