Tanner McEvoy

[Largent80]

Could it be possible that the staff has a better clue about their players than a bunch of hacks on an internet message board?

 

[SoulfishHawk]

that could just be true :mrgreen:

 

[seabowl]

that could just be true :mrgreen:

Nope

 

[SoulfishHawk]

so you're saying that the fans DO know more than the coaching staff? Um......

 

[seabowl]

so you're saying that the fans DO know more than the coaching staff? Um......

Yep. And here's your proof. Bevell sucks. That easy.

 

[SeaChat]

Tanner McEvoy is unarguably one super talent on the Seahawks roster. Jermaine Kearse has rightfully earned his spot on the roster as well, and that is through the competition process.

I think a lot of folks miss what Kearse's role is on the field. Most people that do criticize him think that because he is a wide receiver that his role is to get in the clear and catch passes. Go back and watch a few games and see what his real contributions are to the offensive line.

In most plays, his primary task is not to catch passes from Russell Wilson, his primary objective is to clear the way for Doug Baldwin, Tyler Lockett, Jimmy Graham, so that Russell can connect with them. His next objective after doing what he was supposed to do for his fellow receivers blocking wise, is to act as an emergency option, for Russell, if things don't materialize somewhere else on the field and, as such.

Most of the passes coming his way are last second emergency bailout decisions by Russell, and usually thrown under tremendous pressure, if not in the midst of being knocked on his ass, and then, when Kearse doesn't come down with it, he's thought to be a fumble bum who can't catch.

Tanner McEvoy is a great set of hands and I think if you want to compare him with one of the other WR, please do. He can play with the best and be nearly as productive. There are some things that only time and experience can bring about in your game and he'll get that the more he's used.

But to think that Tanner could step in and do what Kearse does for the Seahawks, play after play, game after game and come away with the same or better stats that Jermaine does is a pretty tall order, and not one that Tanner is fully prepared for at this juncture in his career.

I also will never lose sight of the one thing that really makes Jermaine Kearse special, and sets him apart from every other WR on the Seahawks roster, and that is his crazy, unexplainable ability, to reel in those absolutely impossible passes, from Russell Wilson, when we absolutely have to have it. How many times has Kearse pulled us out of situations where it looked like there was no possible way for us to win, and then help us do exactly that?

 

[Russ Willstrong]

Tanner McEvoy is unarguably one super talent on the Seahawks roster. Jermaine Kearse has rightfully earned his spot on the roster as well, and that is through the competition process.

I think a lot of folks miss what Kearse's role is on the field. Most people that do criticize him think that because he is a wide receiver that his role is to get in the clear and catch passes. Go back and watch a few games and see what his real contributions are to the offensive line.

In most plays, his primary task is not to catch passes from Russell Wilson, his primary objective is to clear the way for Doug Baldwin, Tyler Lockett, Jimmy Graham, so that Russell can connect with them. His next objective after doing what he was supposed to do for his fellow receivers blocking wise, is to act as an emergency option, for Russell, if things don't materialize somewhere else on the field and, as such.

Most of the passes coming his way are last second emergency bailout decisions by Russell, and usually thrown under tremendous pressure, if not in the midst of being knocked on his ass, and then, when Kearse doesn't come down with it, he's thought to be a fumble bum who can't catch.

Tanner McEvoy is a great set of hands and I think if you want to compare him with one of the other WR, please do. He can play with the best and be nearly as productive. There are some things that only time and experience can bring about in your game and he'll get that the more he's used.

But to think that Tanner could step in and do what Kearse does for the Seahawks, play after play, game after game and come away with the same or better stats that Jermaine does is a pretty tall order, and not one that Tanner is fully prepared for at this juncture in his career.

I also will never lose sight of the one thing that really makes Jermaine Kearse special, and sets him apart from every other WR on the Seahawks roster, and that is his crazy, unexplainable ability, to reel in those absolutely impossible passes, from Russell Wilson, when we absolutely have to have it. How many times has Kearse pulled us out of situations where it looked like there was no possible way for us to win, and then help us do exactly that?

There is no question Kearse has made highlight catches. To say he deserves his starting spot and money is questionable given his drop in production this year.
The obvious advantage of using Tanner over Jermaine is catch radius and efficiency. Stylistically they are not equal... Kearse can be as frustrating as typing with your favorite finger when you have a paper due in 15 minutes.
A young talent like McEvoy who makes catches look easy is refreshing and must not be taken for granted.

 

[MontanaHawk05]

He's made big plays and looked good whenever he's played.

So did Chris Matthews, until they really started playing him.

 

[Smellyman]

Could it be possible that the staff has a better clue about their players than a bunch of hacks on an internet message board?

No doubt. I can't figure out why there is a message board at all.

 

[Russ Willstrong]

He's made big plays and looked good whenever he's played.

So did Chris Matthews, until they really started playing him.

The only problem with that reasoning is that he is not Chris Mathews.
He is bigger, faster, more physical and has already made big plays in several games of his rookie year. His knowledge of the game and versatility cant be compared with guys like Mathews since Tanner played qb, safety, receiver and special teams. He is a super competitive and versatile team player. If he was available to the Packers or Pats he'd probably start or be a near starter.

 

[MontanaHawk05]

He's made big plays and looked good whenever he's played.

So did Chris Matthews, until they really started playing him.

The only problem with that reasoning is that he is not Chris Mathews.
He is bigger, faster, more physical and has already made big plays in several games of his rookie year.

He's 1 inch taller and two pounds heavier than Chris Matthews. The rest of your points are fair, but it only takes one or two things to keep one from being a consistent receiver once he starts drawing serious CB attention. Lack of good route-running. No quickness. Something like that. We'll see. Typically for every Doug Baldwin, there are ten Kris Harpers.

 

[Optimus25]

so you're saying that the fans DO know more than the coaching staff? Um......

Yep. And here's your proof. Bevell sucks. That easy.