(08-17-2021, 06:46 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote:

(08-17-2021, 06:32 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Nah. They wasted a preseason roster spot on a has-been instead of properly evaluating a young 4th round pick that had a couple of unfortunate injuries. 

How many players have they signed or drafted coming off major injuries this offseason?  6? 7? Oliver's injury history pales in comparison to a couple of those additions. 

We'll probably never know the real reason they (stupidly) moved on from Oliver prematurely just like Meyer isn't going to give reporters an honest answer about Tebow in a presser. But you can got ahead and buy up the "too many injuries and ST contribution" line if you'd like.
 I'm not buying that [BLEEP].

I dont think giving Tebow a shot had anything to do with trading Oliver.  Do you think 6'6" Oliver can be an impact on Special Teams?  Did you see the presser today from Meyer talking about what he wants from his TE's?  One was blocking and the back up TEs have to be able to be good at ST's, I dont think he can do either in those departments on top of not being able to stay healthy is why he got traded.

Yeah - I know what your opinion is. I simply disagree with your assumptions and would prefer to actually KNOW. 

We don't know what his potential contribution to ST could be as a #3 TE. Baltimore is trying to figure that out know and it will be a factor in his roster status just like it will for a few dozen other players who aren't atop the depth chart. (like every team)

I think it stinks they will get to figure that out and the Jags won't, but whatever. Opportunity squandered IMO. 

Quote:If Oliver can make the team, he’ll have to earn his keep as a blocker though. And that is ultimately the key area of his game that is unrefined and largely undetermined. However, when asked about Oliver during a question-and-answer session with season ticket holders, Roman had this to say:

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“He’s very athletic, but he’s got some real strength to him as well. If you can’t block a defensive end or a linebacker, you’re a fake tight end. I think he’s got the chance to be a real tight end. If that could happen, it would really be a great addition for us.”

https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2021/8...nick-boyle

https://russellstreetreport.com/2021/06/...sh-oliver/

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