Big Year For ASJ?
June 23rd, 2015
Is Dirk Koetter’s offense a boon for ASJ?
Yes, Joe remembers well how “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, erupted with glee the night he was drafted when reminded he now has two 6-5 targets to throw to: Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson.
It seemed he forgot about the 6-5 guy who may now be his best friend on the team, tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins.
ASJ has looked sharp in underwear football and could be poised for a big season. Pat Yasinskas of ESPN peels back a few onion skins on the offense to note this.
I think you’re going to see a lot more of the tight ends in the passing game than you did last year. New offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter has a history of using tight ends heavily. This is good news for second-year pro Austin Seferian-Jenkins. His production was limited as a rookie by injuries. But I think Seferian-Jenkins will be a big part of the offense this year.
That’s a pretty good point. Koetter likes tight ends, and frankly, ASJ would be a freaking monster nightmare if he is schemed up against a linebacker or perhaps a safety. That, as Dick Vitale would say, is an M&Mer, bay-BEE.
And once ASJ got on a roll, defenses would have to adjust, and that frees up either Evans or Jackson. Sweet.
The key here is that ASJ must stay out of the tub. He was hurt most of last year and Joe doesn’t care how talented a player is, if he is not on the field, it doesn’t matter.
Health, not so much who the quarterback is, will determine if ASJ has a breakout year or not.
June 23rd, 2015 at 5:42 am
Maybe bring in Schiano to teach him ball security. Just sayin
June 23rd, 2015 at 5:56 am
Just look at what JW did with O’Leary…ASJ is bigger and faster…having 3 6’5 receivers.on the field at any given time should put a lot of stress on opposing defenses…
June 23rd, 2015 at 6:33 am
Sorry Joe, but for t3 millionth time, ASJ is 6’6″. He measured in officially at 6’5 1/2″ at the Combine last year, or for the mathematical concept of rounding deficient, 6’6″. I can’t understand why major websites have to be so lazy and use college program heights and weights instead of getting official numbers. NFL.com and Buccaneers.com are among the worst offenders.
June 23rd, 2015 at 6:47 am
Brandon:
Since you enjoy splitting hairs and claim ASJ is 6-5 1/2, why round off to higher digit?
BTW, the Bucs — you know, the team that employs him — have him listed at 6-5. Until the Bucs tell Joe different, ASJ will be 6-5.
If you wish, Joe can provide you the Bucs’ number if you want to lodge a grievance.
June 23rd, 2015 at 7:25 am
How about Dotson as a tackle eligible…..6’10″………or…..6’9 1/2″….or 6’9n3/4″ or 6’10 1/4″ or 6’10 1/2″……no matter how you measure….he’s tall.
June 23rd, 2015 at 8:43 am
A lot of Buc fans were excited along with Joe when ASJ was drafted to join the ranks of the Dunkaneers. We all want him to realize that potential as a high drafted pick. I’m not even going to mention the I word, as to not jinx him.
June 23rd, 2015 at 8:50 am
You could also go double tight ends by bringing in Tim Wright along with ASJ. That would not only give Jameis another option, but also max protect in the passing game.
June 23rd, 2015 at 9:02 am
Brandon,
Lol, you gotta be sh!tting me!
1/2 inch rant, you da man! 🙂 hahahahahaha
June 23rd, 2015 at 9:11 am
In Brandons defense, they list Mike Glennon at 6’6 and he’s 6’7
June 23rd, 2015 at 9:54 am
Hey, some guys feel that 1/2″ would make a huge difference… “Size counts” lol
June 23rd, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Amen Bubba!!!
They say that the tight-end position is a QBs best friend, especially YOUNG QBs. I think of Tony Gonzales and how Atlanta T-O-R-C-H-E-D the Bucs year in year out. It’s promising if he does stay healthy.
June 23rd, 2015 at 12:53 pm
Just google ‘austin seferian-jenkins official height’ it’s 6’6″ So why not give
the man everything God gave him? Man has done crazy things for an extra half inch lol
June 23rd, 2015 at 8:03 pm
ASJ is the new Da Quan Bowers of the Bucs! This story reads like one of the Bowers pre season puff pieces that come out every year. Great on paper lousy on the field.
June 23rd, 2015 at 10:57 pm
Bucs acquired a respectable substitute in case of injury in Tim wright. Myers or stocker will probably be the true #2, but wright is the best suited to be the passing game mismatch if ASJ goes down for any period of time
June 24th, 2015 at 2:01 am
ASJ should have a good season,they may move Timmy Wright back to WR, he should make a good possession receiver