Greg Olsen a Group C Tight End

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jul 5, 2011 1:30 PM CDT in Notes

Pat Kirwan of NFL.com continues his series of articles grouping each position, and by now we all be up to speed on his method. He ranks the players in groups of 5, and lists them alphabetically. We've spotlighted most of his "Group" posts so far and he's been spot on for the majority of them, with only his look at safety being skewed. After the jump we'll look at his take on the tight end position.

He had Chicago's Greg Olsen in group C along with Brent Celek of the Eagles, Todd Heap of the Ravens, Dustin Keller, Jets, and the Vikings Visanthe Shiancoe. Here's what he had to say about Olsen;

Some think the Mike Martz offense is a bad fit for Olsen, but NFL Network analyst Trent Green told me Martz will use the tight end more than most people think. Olsen was the 18th-most targeted player at the position in his first season with Martz, and hopefully Jay Cutler goes to him more this year.

I think as the year progressed Martz got more creative in his use of Olsen. He did this for two reasons; one, he realized how good of a receiver he was, and two, Olsen's blocking is no longer a liability. I've watched Olsen grow as a blocker, I've broke down film on his blocking, and where he lacks strength at the point of attack, he makes up for that with good technique and body positioning.

I think his numbers will go up in 2011, but I don't think he'll surpass his carer high 60 receptions.

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Olsen is no where near his ceiling, I think he will be used even more this year, and he’s always a red-zone threat

Why do all my socks smell like feet?

by touchdown bears on Jul 5, 2011 1:44 PM CDT reply actions

Olsen will be a top 3 TE in the NFL

Unfortunately, it’ll probably happen next season for another team.

In short, in life, as in a foot-ball game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard; don't foul and don't shirk, but hit the line hard!" Theodore Roosevelt

by LRT on Jul 5, 2011 1:49 PM CDT reply actions

I like Olsen

I think he could be a match up problem for defenses in the league for years to come. I like how he has improved every year on his blocking. I like a player who continues to improve their game.

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by Ditkavsworld on Jul 5, 2011 2:27 PM CDT reply actions

by propheteer on Jul 5, 2011 11:01 PM CDT reply actions

it's there now

If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jul 5, 2011 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions