re: Former Tiger Dee Anderson making moves for NO

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I can see him making the roster at tight end.

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my only concern ... is he "physical enough" to consistently and effectively block LB's allowing the RB's to break runs for 7, 10, 15+ yds.
SAINTS have receivers that can catch, Dee would be a wasted spot on the 53-man roster if he can't run block.

Here is Anderson's draft profile:
Strengths
- Top-shelf balance and the lower-body strength to power through arm tackles.
- Has very good vision to set up his moves with impressive run-after the- catch ability.
- Solidly built with good overall size and bulk - has long arms and does a nice job extending to create a large catching radius.
- A tall, imposing wideout with long arms and big hands.
- Very soft, natural hands to cleanly catch away from his frame.
- Concentration is excellent.
- Has the lateral agility and strength to get into and out of routes smoothly.
- Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully.
- Has top focus and does a nice job catching the ball in stride.
- Decisive runner who doesn't go down easily despite his size.
- Goes up high for jump balls.
- Good flexibility and reach to snatch back-shoulder throws.

Weaknesses
- Comes off the snap high and upright, and doesn't get to top speed quickly.
- Not sudden or elusive.
- Does not own elite speed.
- Freezes at times when trying to juke defenders in space.
- Walls off his man as a blocker, allowing them to shed and make the play outside.
- Hands are good, not great.
- Will drop some easy balls and sometimes will body catch.
- Occasionally fails to high point.

SAINTS have 7 TE on the roster most who have been playing the position for years and can run block consistently



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