Niles Paul - Tight End

[krill]

I seem to remember Niles being on the other end of a few too many of those bobbled punt returns back in the day...lol. Glad to see he's still making it in the league though.

 

[Stumpy1]

and this...

This is one of the reasons I am beginning to hate watching football. They are pu$$yfing the game and making it almost 2 hand touch. I understand they are doing it for safety, but come on.

 

[NEsker]

Let's set one thing straight, Paul IS NOT Hernandez, in any sense of the word. He may be match up nightmare against backers from a quickness standpoint, but he can't catch a lick. Furthermore, blocking from the tight end spot is very different compared to blocking d-backs. He will be completely overwhelmed at the point of attack. They will have to use him like a Cooley where blocking is an afterthought.

Niles will never stick as NFL coaches have NO patience for receivers with hands made of brick.

Niles is/was an excellent blocker as a wide receiver and will be at least serviceable at tight end. Besides, blocking is almost more about mentality than physical skills

To an extent. There's a stark difference between blocking a 185lb corner versus attempting to block a very strong 265lb outside linebacker with running back speed. Mentality can only take you so far. Now...if they use Niles like Cooley in an H-back type fashion, that will eleviate some issues related to his lack of size.

Hey...I like Niles. He was a very good citizen. Always tried to do things the right way. But he was a major disappointment as compared to what we all thought he'd be.

 

[The Dude]

Can't believe they dropped Cooley, though!

I can't believe it took them this long to realize he's no longer worth a damn.