- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Desean Smith could be a huge difference maker in his first year...
Posted on 5/11/13 at 4:19 pm
Posted on 5/11/13 at 4:19 pm
Cameron has always loved using TEs in his offense. Smith will give LSU a stretch the field passing threat down the middle of the field. Best receiving TE threat since Robert Royal. His presents will force teams to move their safety back to 15 yards instead of 10 yards from the LOS. Teams have had more success stopping the running game because we never worked the deep middle of the field. Look at how UF's Matt Elam was able to be so disruptive versus the running game last season.
8
Posted on 5/11/13 at 4:26 pm to toughcrittercrumb
Been saying this for awhile
Dude is an absolute animal. Will be an instant impact freshman
Dude is an absolute animal. Will be an instant impact freshman
Posted on 5/11/13 at 4:48 pm to toughcrittercrumb
quote:
Best receiving TE threat since Robert Royal.
He arguably had the best hands in the country last year. Among both TE's and WR's
Posted on 5/11/13 at 4:56 pm to toughcrittercrumb
With what Dillion Gordon showed throughout Spring Ball, and the apparent emergence of Travis Dickson in Cam's Offense, it will be a fight for snaps, but, if he does see the field, I agree, he could be a huge X-Factor with his athleticism and incredible hands.
Posted on 5/11/13 at 5:07 pm to TigerBwoy
quote:
With what Dillion Gordon showed throughout Spring Ball, and the apparent emergence of Travis Dickson in Cam's Offense, it will be a fight for snaps, but, if he does see the field, I agree, he could be a huge X-Factor with his athleticism and incredible hands.
They were alright, better than expected in Spring but they didnt really impress me. If Smith is as legit as they say then he should have no problem getting on the field on atleast 3rd down situations unless the coaches dont feel his blocking is where it needs to be to see the field
Posted on 5/11/13 at 5:16 pm to TigerBwoy
I believe Smith has more speed than the current TEs on the roster. Our biggest problem last year had to be defenses stacking the box. If we have some one who gets down the field quickly and LSU can hits some pass plays for big gains, safeties will have to start think pass first versus LSU. Some of our opponents love to run cover two. The best way to be it is to hit some passes behind the middle linebacker and between the safeties.
Posted on 5/11/13 at 5:26 pm to toughcrittercrumb
he wont even see the field this year.
we signed a juco TE this year.
cant you guys read between the lines?
we signed a juco TE this year.
cant you guys read between the lines?
Posted on 5/11/13 at 5:29 pm to wildtigercat93
quote:
getting on the field on atleast 3rd down situations unless the coaches dont feel his blocking is where it needs to be to see the field
This is what I'm saying. If his blocking isn't on par with the other 2 guys, then it's not a given he will be the feature TE...thus if he is only on the field for 3rd down, then he will have to earn those snaps.
I'm not saying he won't get meaningful smaps and contribute, it's just that Dickson is the Veteran, and someone who Cameron sees significant potential in, and Dillion Gordon has a year under his belt and tremendous size, which bodes well for his blocking potential, and who showed a significant gain in pass catching potential this spring.
Posted on 5/11/13 at 5:30 pm to Stingray
quote:
he wont even see the field this year.
Posted on 5/11/13 at 5:33 pm to Stingray
(no message)
This post was edited on 5/11/13 at 5:34 pm
Posted on 5/11/13 at 5:39 pm to Tigerbait357
He is really thin for a SEC TE at this time. Needs a couple years in the weight room before becoming regular at TE. Could be put in for special packages or used as a big WR like Colston for the saints. About the same size as Colston. Gordon and STokes as regular everydown TE's with Dickson in passing packages. Would like to see Smith get a red shirt year.
Posted on 5/11/13 at 5:49 pm to toughcrittercrumb
Hopefully his presents are good enough for the safeties to just look the other way when he runs by.
Posted on 5/11/13 at 5:57 pm to toughcrittercrumb
LSU is not allowed to use TE's, it is against University Head Football Coach policy
Posted on 5/11/13 at 6:03 pm to toughcrittercrumb
We go Stokes, Dickson, and Dillon who all are more physically ready to play and have been in the program at least through a spring and summer. If Smith plays early, he's even better tan expected. I expect him to start making meaningful catches in late October.
Posted on 5/11/13 at 6:07 pm to Hot Carl
He will have the best hands from day one, but will need some time to learn everything and to fill out. I doubt we see him much the first half of the year, but I can see them working him in the later half, if the situation arises..Depending on how others are doing, and his development.
Posted on 5/11/13 at 6:10 pm to whodidthat
It will be interesting to see how he matches up against SEC defenses. At barbe he would just tower over defenders. Trey Quinn would just have to throw it high and Desean could reach up with out leaving his feet and defenders couldn't even jump high enough to reach his hands.
Posted on 5/11/13 at 6:26 pm to Stingray
He will play and play a lot. You people should think before you spew your ignorance
Posted on 5/11/13 at 6:27 pm to colorchangintiger
quote:
Trey Quinn would just have to throw it high and Desean could reach up with out leaving his feet
Really? What a credible source you are
This post was edited on 5/11/13 at 6:40 pm
Posted on 5/11/13 at 6:32 pm to GeauxLSU4
quote:
He will play and play a lot. You people should think before you spew your ignorance
Do you see him playing at TE this season or split out? He is very thin and underdeveloped right now for a SEC TE. Would like to see him split out but with Q Leslie coming in, Durel and the other WR's we have returning how do you see him being utilized?
Posted on 5/11/13 at 6:36 pm to boxcar willie
He's no smaller than Richard Dickson was as a true FR.
Page 1 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News