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SmashMouth 04-29-2018 08:04 PM

Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 

SmashMouth 04-29-2018 08:08 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
He'll be carrying the offense...

http://stmedia.stimg.co/08-100425552...rop&crop=faces

Looks like a great all around TE with tons of upside. Anti-Graham-He blocks well

SmashMouth 04-29-2018 08:19 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Height: 6’ 9.5”

Weight: 268 lbs

40 yard Dash: 5.10

Bench Reps: 16

Vertical Jump: 32”

Wozniak completed his four year career for the Gophers this fall as an anchor on the end of the Minnesota offensive line. Wozniak was a dependable blocker for the Gophers with the occasional flash of pass catching ability. In 34 games for the Gophers over four seasons Wozi caught 28 passes for 314 yards and never got into the end zone.

Wozniak’s ability to run block and serve as a 6th man on the offensive line is what is spurring most of his draft interest. He could see some reps at a offensive tackle spot for a team in a pinch. While not a top pass catching threat, he has improved his receiving over the past season or two and would not be a liability as a potential huge target in the red zone.

While most Gopher fans probably don’t think of Wozniak as a prototypical NFL tight end, his draft steam seems to be picking up as the draft nears. Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report has Wozi as one of his four more players to watch in the draft. He says about him:

Wozniak is 6’9” and 260 pounds. He’s spoken to more than a dozen NFL teams, and while he’s as good a blocker as there is at the tight end position in this draft, teams are also discovering he can run routes and catch passes. Teams that worked him out have been stunned by his speed and hands.

”Most teams think of me as a blocking tight end,” he told me. “That’s what I did, and do, well. But I do have upside in the passing game.”

Wozniak said one of the most interesting things for him during the draft process has been taking the Athletic Intelligence Quotient test. It measures cognitive abilities in athletes.

“There were questions about shape rotations and memory tests,” said Wozniak.

Here’s what to remember about Wozniak: He’s going to be a better pass-catcher than many know.


https://www.thedailygopher.com/2018/...ed-zone-threat

jeanpierre 04-29-2018 08:35 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Tremendous Blocker who still has room to improve with regards to his technique...

Needs a lot of work as a receiver, but could be intriguing in the red zone...

Looking at this roster, if he shows up and improves daily, has a good chance to unseat the oft-injured Michael Hoomanawanui as the third TE...

Halo 04-29-2018 09:13 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
He's a raw talent.
We have the best receiver coach in football.
If we can teach him to catch, he'll be a formidable tight end.

foreverfan 04-29-2018 09:34 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
But can he do a back flip?

rezburna 04-29-2018 10:10 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
5.1? I’m not feeling that.

Beastmode 04-29-2018 10:21 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Blocking TE. Hoofs as hands is the word. Might improve some but not enough to be considered a reliable option, at least for a few years anyway. Major project.

SmashMouth 04-30-2018 07:06 AM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/sKmX...7310.jpg.0.jpg
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/.../12150854.jpeg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CvecvWGWYAAhcrh.jpg
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...BpFfyTZgiL2tRa

An end zone nightmare mismatch...

:popcorn:


http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/mog1.gif

ScottF 04-30-2018 07:15 AM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
a very cheap option for 3rd TE and special teams

6'10" plus 32 vertical = put him on the line for EP's and FG's

Beastmode 04-30-2018 07:42 AM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
A lot of teams were looking at him from what I read. He's smart to come here if he had a choice. Brees's accuracy can compensate for below average receiving skills. He'll put it right between those two big cinder block hands.

SmashMouth 04-30-2018 08:04 AM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottF (Post 800750)
a very cheap option for 3rd TE and special teams

6'10" plus 32 vertical = put him on the line for EP's and FG's

Yes....



https://i.makeagif.com/media/5-23-2015/JQAxrK.gif

foreverfan 04-30-2018 08:35 AM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0b/8b...3287a4305c.jpg

Danno 04-30-2018 08:37 AM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by rezburna (Post 800731)
5.1? I’m not feeling that.

Yeah, thats basically OT slow.

He's tall.

Thirty3 04-30-2018 08:39 AM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Cracked up at the Jurasic video. Thanks for the laugh Smash

Thirty3 04-30-2018 08:40 AM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Don't need him to stretch the field. Just out jump DB's.

Rugby Saint II 04-30-2018 11:10 AM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
There will be several new tight ends at camp this year and I'm hoping one of the rookies blossoms with Curtis Johnson teaching him how to play the position.

|Mitch| 04-30-2018 02:02 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Nope; can’t run at all 🙄

turbo_dog 04-30-2018 02:30 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 800714)
Height: 6’ 9.5”

Weight: 268 lbs

40 yard Dash: 5.10

Bench Reps: 16

Vertical Jump: 32”

Wozniak completed his four year career for the Gophers this fall as an anchor on the end of the Minnesota offensive line. Wozniak was a dependable blocker for the Gophers with the occasional flash of pass catching ability. In 34 games for the Gophers over four seasons Wozi caught 28 passes for 314 yards and never got into the end zone.

How the hell did that happen?

SmashMouth 04-30-2018 02:38 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo_dog (Post 800852)
How the hell did that happen?

Coaching?

ScottF 04-30-2018 02:53 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by |Mitch| (Post 800849)
https://youtu.be/yN35K0q9zS8
Nope; can’t run at all 🙄

well, he did look a little slow, but jeez, he's 6 freaking 10.
He actually looks like he could bulk up that frame a little

SaintFanQ 04-30-2018 03:02 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
I think its a good signing for us.

It will be interesting to see how the Saints develop him in the future.

A 6ft 10ins he "should" be a good target for Brees to throw to in the end zone.

Wouldn't want to be the defender who has to mark this guy! :-)

GEAUX SAINTS!

Papa Voodoo 04-30-2018 04:00 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Toilolo is 2 inches shorter and about as fast, and weighs less.

AsylumGuido 04-30-2018 04:09 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo (Post 800873)
Toilolo is 2 inches shorter and about as fast, and weighs less.

I was about to point that out, as well. His first few games he looked like crap, but they found out how to use him.

Thirty3 04-30-2018 04:19 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Broke 2 tackles and ran for 50 yds. I'll take it.

neugey 04-30-2018 04:21 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
If he makes the team Woz will break Madden with that height. Except that it's already broken.

homerj07 04-30-2018 05:05 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Damn that's a whole lot of Rosie!

foreverfan 04-30-2018 07:32 PM

Re: Nate Wozniak has signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottF (Post 800856)
well, he did look a little slow, but jeez, he's 6 freaking 10.
He actually looks like he could bulk up that frame a little

http://i.imgur.com/HGJeS3B.jpg


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