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

05-20-2018, 10:48 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 · 05-21-2018, 12:11 AM

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.

jnormand · 05-21-2018, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

He is.

Yelder might grab the last spot of the 53 and see a couple of healthy scratch days.
For me personally, it would not break my heart to see Hill go. 5 years with Brees as your QB and your career high is 16 catches.

I like Hill. He's a crazy good blocker and he can catch. Maybe not the best route runner, but the guy is all heart and team. He makes the running game better.

The Dude · 05-21-2018, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

This is true. Nobody was talking about some Colston guy making the squad some dozen years ago.

Or P Thomas.

Danno · 05-21-2018, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Or P Thomas.

I was, emphatically!

K Major · 05-21-2018, 09:46 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.

Rugby Saint II · 05-21-2018, 02:05 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!

jeanpierre · 05-21-2018, 03:33 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...

Rsanders24 · 05-21-2018, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

So he's better than Boo Williams?

Nope!!!! LOL!!

saintsfan1976 · 05-21-2018, 10:16 PM

Watched some of his tape.

Yelder reminds me of a young Antonio Gates. Similar size, speed, quickness and HANDS

05-20-2018, 10:48 PM	#21
Threaded by jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39 Rating: (0 votes - average) 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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05-21-2018, 12:11 AM	#22
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 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, 12:24 AM	#23
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,661	Re: Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder Originally Posted by ScottF He is. Yelder might grab the last spot of the 53 and see a couple of healthy scratch days. For me personally, it would not break my heart to see Hill go. 5 years with Brees as your QB and your career high is 16 catches. I like Hill. He's a crazy good blocker and he can catch. Maybe not the best route runner, but the guy is all heart and team. He makes the running game better. SaintFanQ likes this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder Originally Posted by AsylumGuido This is true. Nobody was talking about some Colston guy making the squad some dozen years ago. Or P Thomas. AsylumGuido likes this.
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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 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.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	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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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...

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Rsanders24 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 1,482	Re: Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder Originally Posted by SmashMouth So he's better than Boo Williams? Nope!!!! LOL!!

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder Watched some of his tape. Yelder reminds me of a young Antonio Gates. Similar size, speed, quickness and HANDS SmashMouth likes this.

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