Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder

AsylumGuido · 05-20-2018, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by Thirty3

Saw an article about each team’s biggest battle. They had P.J. Williams and Crowley. I would say Okafor and Davenport. As far as tight end I see Watson and Hill after that we’ll have to wait for pre-season to find out.

I think Davenport takes it easily. I think Okafor peaked last season and Davenport will come out of the gates with at least that same level of effectiveness.

K Major · 05-20-2018, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Thirty3

Saw an article about each team’s biggest battle. They had P.J. Williams and Crowley.

It's time for PJ to make a leap. Not sure if you caught it but Sean Payton did say he sees Jamerson as an outside corner so there's that.

foreverfan · 05-20-2018, 04:42 PM

Practice squad player and will maybe come in if someone gets hurt.

If he is really a good find, Payton certainly won't show much in the pre-season.

voodooido · 05-20-2018, 05:58 PM

So here is the question. who do they release, Hill or whosyamomma?

jeanpierre · 05-20-2018, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

So here is the question. who do they release, Hill or whosyamomma?

Here's the thing, informed fans, studio analysts, beat writers all project they'll keep three (3) tight ends, as many teams do - it is a norm...

But if four guys play well in camp, show value to the team, then the Saints will keep four (4) and then could come back and drop one for slacking, injury, or other...

It's not a team or league limit of three (3) tight ends - it's just a norm...

Should Taysom Hill win the backup job outright, then the Saints may only keep two (2) quarterbacks - so that's an extra tight end, edge rusher, or defensive back...

SmashMouth · 05-20-2018, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

So here is the question. who do they release, Hill or whosyamomma?

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Here's the thing, informed fans, studio analysts, beat writers all project they'll keep three (3) tight ends, as many teams do - it is a norm...

But if four guys play well in camp, show value to the team, then the Saints will keep four (4) and then could come back and drop one for slacking, injury, or other...

It's not a team or league limit of three (3) tight ends - it's just a norm...

Should Taysom Hill win the backup job outright, then the Saints may only keep two (2) quarterbacks - so that's an extra tight end, edge rusher, or defensive back...

We'll see who they keep at TE. Yelder likely makes the team unless he screws up. The Savage QB is a goner with JT on board now. So we keep TH and JT at QB.

K Major · 05-21-2018, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Should Taysom Hill win the backup job outright, then the Saints may only keep two (2) quarterbacks - so that's an extra tight end, edge rusher, or defensive back..

Does this guy even have accurate throwing mechanics? I don't think he's the next best thing ... even as a back up.

jeanpierre · 05-21-2018, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Does this guy even have accurate throwing mechanics? I don't think he's the next best thing ... even as a back up.

SP was on NFLN singing TH praises...

K Major · 05-23-2018, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

SP was on NFLN singing TH praises...

I would expect Taysom is extremely important as a special team player. As a QB ...not so much.

Rugby Saint II · 05-21-2018, 01:05 PM

If Yelder shows out at training camp then I think he makes it onto the final 53. At least I hope so because we need some fresh talented bodies playing tight end......right now we are average at best.

Oh yes, thank god Fleener is gone......but I hope he's alright!

05-20-2018, 01:30 PM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder Originally Posted by Thirty3 Saw an article about each team’s biggest battle. They had P.J. Williams and Crowley. I would say Okafor and Davenport. As far as tight end I see Watson and Hill after that we’ll have to wait for pre-season to find out. I think Davenport takes it easily. I think Okafor peaked last season and Davenport will come out of the gates with at least that same level of effectiveness.

05-20-2018, 02:12 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,797 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder Originally Posted by Thirty3 Saw an article about each team’s biggest battle. They had P.J. Williams and Crowley. It's time for PJ to make a leap. Not sure if you caught it but Sean Payton did say he sees Jamerson as an outside corner so there's that.

05-20-2018, 04:42 PM	#3
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder Practice squad player and will maybe come in if someone gets hurt. If he is really a good find, Payton certainly won't show much in the pre-season.

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05-20-2018, 09:48 PM	#5
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder Originally Posted by voodooido So here is the question. who do they release, Hill or whosyamomma? Here's the thing, informed fans, studio analysts, beat writers all project they'll keep three (3) tight ends, as many teams do - it is a norm... But if four guys play well in camp, show value to the team, then the Saints will keep four (4) and then could come back and drop one for slacking, injury, or other... It's not a team or league limit of three (3) tight ends - it's just a norm... Should Taysom Hill win the backup job outright, then the Saints may only keep two (2) quarterbacks - so that's an extra tight end, edge rusher, or defensive back... Rugby Saint II likes this.
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05-20-2018, 11:11 PM	#6
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,550 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder Originally Posted by voodooido So here is the question. who do they release, Hill or whosyamomma? Originally Posted by jeanpierre Here's the thing, informed fans, studio analysts, beat writers all project they'll keep three (3) tight ends, as many teams do - it is a norm... But if four guys play well in camp, show value to the team, then the Saints will keep four (4) and then could come back and drop one for slacking, injury, or other... It's not a team or league limit of three (3) tight ends - it's just a norm... Should Taysom Hill win the backup job outright, then the Saints may only keep two (2) quarterbacks - so that's an extra tight end, edge rusher, or defensive back... We'll see who they keep at TE. Yelder likely makes the team unless he screws up. The Savage QB is a goner with JT on board now. So we keep TH and JT at QB.

05-21-2018, 08:46 AM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,797 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder Originally Posted by jeanpierre Should Taysom Hill win the backup job outright, then the Saints may only keep two (2) quarterbacks - so that's an extra tight end, edge rusher, or defensive back.. Does this guy even have accurate throwing mechanics? I don't think he's the next best thing ... even as a back up.

05-21-2018, 02:33 PM	#8
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder Originally Posted by K Major Does this guy even have accurate throwing mechanics? I don't think he's the next best thing ... even as a back up. SP was on NFLN singing TH praises...

05-23-2018, 07:35 AM	#9
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,797 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder Originally Posted by jeanpierre SP was on NFLN singing TH praises... I would expect Taysom is extremely important as a special team player. As a QB ...not so much.

05-21-2018, 01:05 PM	#10
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder If Yelder shows out at training camp then I think he makes it onto the final 53. At least I hope so because we need some fresh talented bodies playing tight end......right now we are average at best. Oh yes, thank god Fleener is gone......but I hope he's alright!

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