It sucks that he won't be able to play, but I don't think it is that big of a loss except maybe in the blocking aspect of things. When have we ever really used the TE as a receiving threat? The last "big time" TE we had was Robert Royal.

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Posted by jose

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Posted on 9/1/10 at 6:38 pm to UnluckyTiger

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The last "big time" TE we had was Robert Royal.

richard dickson in his prime was a big time TE i would say

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Posted by Sports2

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Posted on 9/1/10 at 6:50 pm to UnluckyTiger

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but I don't think it is that big of a loss except maybe in the blocking aspect of things.

It's actually the exact opposite of this, DP's a better receiver than a blocker, and I think was going to be a pretty great target this season. Joseph and Clement I think will be good blockers, but you'll miss DP's athleticism... esp. if they're missing starting LB's.

Don't know the severity of the ankle,

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Posted by Hitchcock

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Posted on 9/1/10 at 7:42 pm to UnluckyTiger

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he last "big time" TE we had was Robert Royal.

no, it was richard dickson. 2 tds in the NC game.

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Posted by Jcorye1

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Posted on 9/1/10 at 10:16 pm to UnluckyTiger

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It sucks that he won't be able to play, but I don't think it is that big of a loss except maybe in the blocking aspect of things. When have we ever really used the TE as a receiving threat? The last "big time" TE we had was Robert Royal.

He is a matchup nightmare. Its a huge loss.

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