Roster Evaluation: The Tight Ends
Tight end is another position where the Titans are going to need help this offseason. The best thing you can do for a young quarterback is give him a safety valve at the tight end position. Bo Scaife has proven that he can make some catches in this league, but he doesn't have the ability to make the game changing play. Scaife finished the season with with 46 catches for 421 yards and 1 touchdown. He missed the playoff game in San Diego with a lacerated liver. Hopefully that isn't as serious as it sounds, and he will be ready to go when camp opens.
Ben Troupe, another widely debated player on this site, has probably played his final game in the two toned blue. Troupe showed the ability to make some plays in the Chargers game, but he also showed his inability to block anyone. He seems like a genuinely good guy, and I hope he gets a shot with another team.
Ben Hartsock is a free agent, but the Titans should be able to bring him back for a good price. He isn't much of a pass catcher, but he can catch the ball when it is thrown his direction. His main function in this offense is the 2nd tight end in two tight end formations. Hartsock is a beast in the running game.
The Titans' offense was at its best when Frank Wycheck was in his prime. Jeff Fisher and Mike Heimerdinger know they need a tight end that can make some big plays. I think the Titans will take a receiving tight end early in the 2008 draft.
13 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
also...
Hartsock is great.
He may not be the greatest, but I hope we keep him.
by Hook em Titans on Jan 19, 2008 12:18 PM CST reply actions
Damn the Torpedoes!!! Full speed ahead!!!
by Big Bad Bulluck on Jan 19, 2008 4:51 PM CST up reply actions
I like Hartsock as well.
Go read FRIDAY MAD SCIENCE at www.paperbackreader.com
Thanks!
Ben Troupe's talent
I think Troupe
by Big Bad Bulluck on Jan 19, 2008 4:54 PM CST up reply actions
Bavaro was a GREAT blocker.
IMO his agent ought to call the 49ers and offer to play a one year deal there at the League minimum. If anyone can figure out how to use his skills, it'll be Mike Martz.
Go read FRIDAY MAD SCIENCE at www.paperbackreader.com
Thanks!
Maybe
by Big Bad Bulluck on Jan 19, 2008 4:55 PM CST reply actions
One Man's Biased Opinion!
He does not believe that he will be brought back and has not had any contact from other teams as of yet. I really really hope he is given one more shot. But it doesnt look good.
Scaife is VY's boy and will be around for the long haul. I can see us taking a TE in the first 2 rounds.
It's still early.
Go read FRIDAY MAD SCIENCE at www.paperbackreader.com
Thanks!
i
but i agree we are going to get a reciever and a tightend shortly there after and i think your boy there deserves one more shot at making it happen this next year. its proablly chows fault anyway he hasnt been doing good this year.
i think chow was the major factor in the problems the offence had this year. everybody was scrathing their heads as to why we could not score touchdowns well ding dong i was calling for his head half way though the season.
Ben Troupe Superstar?
Tell him I know that for a fact.

by 

















