Free agent tight end market could be a steal.

by csettlej20 on Feb 14, 2010 4:30 PM EST

I feel that the free agent market has some "unpolished gems" especially in the tight end market.

Tony Gonzalez is a first ballot hall of fame player without a doubt. With his glorious career winding down the Falcons must take steps to insure a decent transition when Tony decides to retire. I believe that Tony Scheffler could slip into this role nicely. Tony Scheffler is 6'5 and 255 pound athletic tight end with soft hands. The offense in Denver has basically phased him out since the arrival of Eddie Royal and the changing of their starting quarterback. Not to mention that Brandon Marshall gets thrown to 10-20 times in a game. Tony Scheffler has shown breakout potential in his short four year career. He is a decent run blocker and has the straight line speed to cause match up issues in the secondary. I feel that with Tony Gonzalez's guidance he could be a valuable weapon for our franchise for a long time.

Ps- Also Ben Watson and Owen Daniels would be great options as well but I feel that they will command more money than Scheffler.

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I think Scheffler's going to command too much money

Though I do think he’s a quality player.

by Dave Choate on Feb 14, 2010 8:57 PM EST reply actions

Scheffler = Idiot

Known as one of the biggest ****s in the league. He has been suspended by his team more times than anyone else in the league! Absolute dressing room cancer, think we can do without that.

go hard or go home

by TO falcon on Feb 15, 2010 6:03 AM EST reply actions

Scheffler is a RFA

(So is Owen Daniels). The team already invested a 2nd Rounder this year on TE (Tony G), so I highly doubt they would spend another draft pick this year on a back-up to Gonzalez. Ben Watson is unrestricted. I’d still be surprised if the team went in that direction (bigger name FA), though…

"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein

by orang3b on Feb 15, 2010 10:39 AM EST reply actions

by FrankyWren on Feb 15, 2010 6:09 PM EST reply actions

pitta

what about that guy pitta in the draft, he did awesome in the combine, when is he suppose to go, i also heard the the TE core next year will be alot better than this year, thoughts?

by JJWatt1stfalconspick on Mar 2, 2010 4:02 AM EST reply actions