Te Mickey Shuler waived

padre31 · Sep 22, 2010

Vikings waived TE Mickey Shuler.
Shuler was inactive for both of Minnesota's first two games. The seventh-round rookie will re-sign with the Vikes' practice squad if he clears waivers
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I know

However this is the sort of Te that Irish would be interested in:

Release: Not elite getting out of his stance, whether at H-back or in-line positions. One-speed runner who can challenge linebackers down the seam and get down the sideline if allowed to run free. Strong player with hands to get free from jam from SAM linebackers.

Hands: Solid receiver when ball is in his frame, most times catching the ball away from his frame even when facing the passer. Strong enough to win jump balls and make tough catches in traffic. Inconsistent adjusting to poor throws, however. Tracks ball over either shoulder.

Route running: Finds holes between and underneath linebackers. Mostly runs simple patterns as safety valve. Needs more experience running tighter patterns, but has the footwork and athletic to sink his hips, plant and drive off his foot.

After the catch: Not elusive after the catch but has enough straight-line speed to do more than move the chains. Runs tough, carries defensive backs and runs through arm tackles.

Blocking: One of the better blockers in this class. Strong edge blocker, seals off larger defensive ends by getting his hands inside and anchoring. Explodes into linebackers; moves feet to sustain until the play is away, and sometimes longer. Good flexibility to adjust to oncoming defenders, effective as moving tight end coming off the edge or eliminating backside chasers.

Intangibles: Durable, reliable performer with workmanlike attitude. Graduated in December with kinesiology degree. Good bloodlines with father a long-time NFL tight end.
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We need a blocking Te with some upside, Shuler fits the bill, a bit smallish though for a Sparano Te, at 6'4 250ish, but if they feel he can hold the edge in blocking, he could be the sort they bring in to see what he has to offer.

Stitches · Sep 22, 2010

I would love for us to nab Shuler.

padre31 · Sep 22, 2010

Stitches said:

I would love for us to nab Shuler.
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Agree, he fits what Sparano looks for in a Te, and he has a good background in a big time offense at PSU so he would not require a Nalbone length learning curve.

Pandarilla · Sep 23, 2010

Damn Padre, you called it!

padre31 · Sep 23, 2010

Pandarilla said:

Damn Padre, you called it!
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Blind squirrel=finds nut.

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