I'm not really seeing him as a TE. 4.5 is downfield speed, he looks like a possession receiver with the speed to break long runs every once in a while. Clocked at the same speed as Limas Sweed, and 30lbs heavier. He's a converted reciever in college, and should be the kind of guy you can move around between 3 different positions.
I remember right after Hackett left, every TE on the roster complained that they never got any reps in practice.
THis guy is a beast. After taking into consideration what Kiper said.....None of the Wr's that were available could get off the line of scrimmage if jammed. The highlight film clearly demonstrates that Keller will not have no such a problem. He is exceptionally fast, and built more like a tall RB than a wr. Interesting pick by us...excellent scouting and creativity....kudos too our FO...
I don't think they would trade up for a TE and then not use him. Remember Schottenheimer did coordinate an offense featuring Antonio Gates out in SD. Maybe Baker is just not as good as some think, and really doesn't get open very often?
If nothing else, hopefully this means Shottenjunior is getting back to the crazy pre-snap motion stuff that worked so well two years ago.
As Per ESPN Insider: No tight end in this year's class projected as a first-round pick in our opinion, making this pick a reach. One of the biggest knocks on Keller is that he's probably never going to develop into an excellent in-line blocker. Also, he doesn't have the frame to add a lot of bulk without sacrificing his greatest strength: his speed. However, Keller certainly has the athletic ability, versatility and burst to make an immediate impact as a receiver. He will be a tough matchup for opposing defenses; his size can cause enormous problems for defensive backs and most linebackers are going to have problems turning to run with him. So i was pretty upset with the pick initially too, however, after reading a bit on him and researching him on the internet, it seems like this guy has the potential to be pretty good. he has 4.5 speed and great hands. it seems like he might be looked at as more of a 3rd (big) receiver then TE or may be used with bubba or chris in two TE sets. if that's the case he could be a HUGE weapon seeing as how the LB's simply are not covering this guy and he is considerably bigger then most DB's. I think we are all going to be pleasantly surprised!
And yet they get used just about as much with their new teams as they did here. It's interesting that Becht followed Hackett to Tampa Bay as well.
Makes no sense... Especially after bringing in Franks already... We have decent TE talent, and good depth, and we trade up and sacrifice a valuable pick for a skinny TE? Not happy with this first day at all...
I remember we traded for Jolley and never really used him on offense, and we never used Baker much either, in fact TE have always been very low on the totem pole here when it comes to offensive threats.
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Good depth? Like who? Besides Franks, we have the guy named Chris Baker that probably won't be here come training camp?
He's a great athlete, but he's not going to be an asset, and seemingly a probably liability, when it comes to blocking... I wouldn't have protested to the pick at 36, but forfeiting a mid-round pick? Not good....
This is a good player. I saw him play a little against Ball State, he had a really impressive catch and run in that game. The kid could be the best WR/TE in the draft. He's good. I just don't think it was worth moving up for him or anyone. As much as we rag on Br4dwaySux, he's not wrong. Trading up is bad two years running.
Your right that the Jets never use a TE that way. But that was mainly because we have HAD to keep our TE's in for additional blocking. Keller is an exceptional player. He was not drafted for his blocking we have Baker and Franks for that. A much improved O-Line and a solid rushing attack will open up some lanes for a TE with the talents of Keller to slip in. He was the best pass catcher that was available and everyone seems to forget about Stuckey being the Jets 3rd WR. Think about some packages with Baker in for additional blocking and Keller running out of the slot with Coles and Cotch out wide. Schott will begin to open up this offense again. Youth?
