Anyone think it makes sense to talk to Greg Olsen if the Bears actually do think of letting him? If we could get him for a 3rd or 4th round pick, would you? http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/03/olsen-unhappy-with-hiring-of-martz-wants-a-trade/
I do not believe he fits here for the exact same reason he doesn't fit in Chicago. This regime looks at the TE position primarily as a blocking position. Both Fasano and Haynos are good blocking TE's. I think he is a great talent, just do not believe he fits into this regime's scheme.
I don't know what his reputation as a blocker was before this year, but Haynos was HORRIBLE at blocking this year. He missed countless blocks and looked downright scared to get in a DE's way.
Then explain David Martin. Fact is, we sorely missed having a pass receiving TE in 2009 and we need another. From what I'm hearing, the Fins are really interested in Dorin Dickerson and Jimmy Graham; neither have stellar reputations as blockers.
Since none of our current te's were good at pass catching, it seems to me that we need at least one who's good at it. And as pointed out earlier, Haynos wasn't blocking well last year, although he was better in 08. It should be easier to teach a guy to block than to catch and run faster. Just wondering. I think for a low/mid pick we should at least check it out, but I'm just a fan. The football smart guys may think different.
If you look at profootballfocus.com, Haynos was actually pretty good as a run blocker, not so good as a pass blocker.
Greg Olsen would fit want this regime wants in terms of a pass catcher and interference blocker. Look how much better the offense was with David Martin stretching the seam. I doubt Olsen gets traded but with the bears lacking picks it possibly could happen. Another name to keep an eye on is Marcedes Lewis. Underrated TE to me. I havent heard/read anything about Jax wanting to move him, just another name to throw out there.
Isn't that the same web site that rated Haynos #21 of all tight ends in the NFL and Vernon Davis #57 out of 61 with only 4 tight ends being WORSE THAN DAVIS in the NFL???????