This is an "essay" on TEs in the Fisher/Brian S. offense. It consists almost entirely of quoted bits from various guys like Wagoner, Venturi, Fisher, and others. I just pull parts from various places and quilt them together here. Now and then I add an (italicized) transitional phrase or such so it flows.
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MULTIPLE TE ROLES
there figures to be about four tight ends on the final 53-man roster though with Fisher’s affinity for the position and the way they are used in coordinator Brian Schottenheimer’s offense, there could be more.
the tight ends on the roster fit into various roles
In traditional Jeff Fisher coached teams, he’s always wanted to have a “move” tight end who can block out in space and catch passes along with a solid in line blocker who can serve as a de facto third tackle.
Therefore they need an athletic ‘move’ tight end that can flex into the backfield or split out wide with equal aplomb...plus who can block out in space or serve as a lead blocking fullback AND they also need an inline blocker that can serve as a de facto offensive lineman
So...to fit the philosophy of head coach Jeff Fisher, having a multitude of versatile options at the tight end position is not only preferred but a necessity.
In Fisher’s time in Tennessee, the Titans almost exclusively started two tight ends, one attached to the line of scrimmage in more of a blocking role and another moving around to create matchup problems in the pass game and block in space.
We are doing a lot of things,” Peterson said. “We move around to different positions. Sometimes we play fullback, sometimes we spread out, sometimes we attach and then for tight ends we have to learn each of the three positions because there is no telling where we’ll be playing. We have some two tight formations, some three tight formations, like we just put in today. You have to learn everything so you know you can be focused and ready when he calls it.”
Fisher said. “It’s a very important position in our offense. You need flexibility and they need to be able to be interchanged, sometimes at the fullback position, sometimes you spread them open."
KENDRICKS
Rick Venturi said that Fisher loves using move TEs and that over the years nobody has used move TEs in the running game better.
the staff likes Kendricks and he fits the bill as the "move" type of TE that Fisher has used in his past.
Kendricks figures to slide in as a starter in more of the ‘move’ position where he can be a strong blocker out in space and in the run game but also serve as a dynamic receiving weapon when split out wide.
So right now, Lance Kendricks is filling the ‘move’ TE role while Matt Mulligan is handling the inline duties with the first team.
Kendricks seems to have bulked up this year – in a good way. He’s thicker and looks more threatening on and off the line of scrimmage. He caught quite a few passes this week and is showing glimpses of his 2011 preseason form.
Kendricks said OC Brian Schottenheimer’s system has “a lot of similarities” to the offense Kendricks played in at Wisconsin. “There are a lot of the same concepts,” Kendricks said.
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MULTIPLE TE ROLES
there figures to be about four tight ends on the final 53-man roster though with Fisher’s affinity for the position and the way they are used in coordinator Brian Schottenheimer’s offense, there could be more.
the tight ends on the roster fit into various roles
In traditional Jeff Fisher coached teams, he’s always wanted to have a “move” tight end who can block out in space and catch passes along with a solid in line blocker who can serve as a de facto third tackle.
Therefore they need an athletic ‘move’ tight end that can flex into the backfield or split out wide with equal aplomb...plus who can block out in space or serve as a lead blocking fullback AND they also need an inline blocker that can serve as a de facto offensive lineman
So...to fit the philosophy of head coach Jeff Fisher, having a multitude of versatile options at the tight end position is not only preferred but a necessity.
In Fisher’s time in Tennessee, the Titans almost exclusively started two tight ends, one attached to the line of scrimmage in more of a blocking role and another moving around to create matchup problems in the pass game and block in space.
We are doing a lot of things,” Peterson said. “We move around to different positions. Sometimes we play fullback, sometimes we spread out, sometimes we attach and then for tight ends we have to learn each of the three positions because there is no telling where we’ll be playing. We have some two tight formations, some three tight formations, like we just put in today. You have to learn everything so you know you can be focused and ready when he calls it.”
Fisher said. “It’s a very important position in our offense. You need flexibility and they need to be able to be interchanged, sometimes at the fullback position, sometimes you spread them open."
KENDRICKS
Rick Venturi said that Fisher loves using move TEs and that over the years nobody has used move TEs in the running game better.
the staff likes Kendricks and he fits the bill as the "move" type of TE that Fisher has used in his past.
Kendricks figures to slide in as a starter in more of the ‘move’ position where he can be a strong blocker out in space and in the run game but also serve as a dynamic receiving weapon when split out wide.
So right now, Lance Kendricks is filling the ‘move’ TE role while Matt Mulligan is handling the inline duties with the first team.
Kendricks seems to have bulked up this year – in a good way. He’s thicker and looks more threatening on and off the line of scrimmage. He caught quite a few passes this week and is showing glimpses of his 2011 preseason form.
Kendricks said OC Brian Schottenheimer’s system has “a lot of similarities” to the offense Kendricks played in at Wisconsin. “There are a lot of the same concepts,” Kendricks said.