TE Joseph Fauria

Avenger · May 22, 2014

Pettigrew would be the odd man out of the 3

Brady6 · May 22, 2014

I am trying to think of a team that has less than 3 TE on their roster.

There is no logjam. The OP is hopeful because our TE depth is poor and he came up with a really optimistic possibility. It will never happen though.

Sciz · May 22, 2014

Avenger said:
Pettigrew would be the odd man out of the 3

Pettigrew just got a $4M signing bonus this offseason. He's also a much better player than Fauria at everything except catching touchdowns.

Avenger · May 22, 2014

Sciz said:
Pettigrew just got a $4M signing bonus this offseason. He's also a much better player than Fauria at everything except catching touchdowns.

thank you didn't know that, what I was going by was from a discussion of lions fans

patchick · May 22, 2014

TommyBrady12 said:
I wasn't really looking for a snarky response, but I said logjam because they are all quality TEs. We have 3 TEs too, but outside of gronk they suck. Is it practical for detroit to run 3 TE sets? I don't recall Caldwell doing that in indy.

No snark intended, I was just pointing out that what Detroit has isn't excess. It's the prototype TE roster: 1 classic TE, 1 who should excel as a joker, and depth in the form of a promising young player on cheap contract. You don't have to run 3 TE sets to require a 3rd TE on the 53.

As for the suggestion that having 3 **quality** players is more excessive, I see it exactly the opposite. If you CAN'T find a 3rd TE who deserves a roster spot, then you consider carrying just 2. But quality depth at the position is the ideal. (Maybe if you had suggested that the depth would make Fauria available via trade? But you were talking about him being released.)

SHOWTIME15 · May 22, 2014

patchick said:
No snark intended, I was just pointing out that what Detroit has isn't excess. It's the prototype TE roster: 1 classic TE, 1 who should excel as a joker, and depth in the form of a promising young player on cheap contract. You don't have to run 3 TE sets to require a 3rd TE on the 53.

As for the suggestion that having 3 **quality** players is more excessive, I see it exactly the opposite. If you CAN'T find a 3rd TE who deserves a roster spot, then you consider carrying just 2. But quality depth at the position is the ideal. (Maybe if you had suggested that the depth would make Fauria available via trade? But you were talking about him being released.)

I was just thinking he might be the odd man out and would be available for the pats to pick up. I guess it wouldn't be realistic for them to get fauria from waivers, so hey would have to trade for him.

fnordcircle · May 22, 2014

Hey guys, with the Jets picking up another DL they have a logjam. What do you think about the Patriots picking up Sheldon Richardson if they cut him? He could be a decent #2 DT for us.

MadMartigan · May 23, 2014

I almost like the idea of trading for him as he would give us that Red zone presence that has been lacking with the injuries to the beast that is Gronk (maybe a 7th or 6th) Buffalo only got a 4th for Johnson so that would seem fair and on par with his value at time as one season wouldn't warrant much more at the this time.

mmasterkillah · May 23, 2014

Should we cut Logan Ryan? In the same sense, I guess you could say we have a "logjam" at CB.

No.

EDIT: I agree we need help at TE, but even if we did get somebody, Fauria played VERY limited snaps, and I'm not sure he really is a capable in-line blocker.

supafly · May 23, 2014

I can appreciate where the OP is coming from, but I think if you're DET, you'd have to be fairly proud of yourselves for bringing Fauria aboard after seeing him last season. He's quality depth for them at this point, and they may even feel as though they can continue to effectively use him in the red zone in year two. I highly doubt that they'd be letting him go myself.

Wilfork#75 · May 23, 2014

I really want one of Detroit's TE's but it isn't Fauria, its my binky from last year Michael Williams. He isn't much of a pass catcher yet but he is an elite blocking TE who would really boost our run game. If we are trying to get more physical upfront as our draft picks suggest then Williams would be perfect. He spent last year on IR and it's doubtful he makes the Lions roster this year. If we can sign Keller as more of a receiving threat and get Williams as a terrific blocker then I think we have a pretty good group at TE with Gronk (even if he starts on PUP) and Hooman. Williams is an excellent special teamer who also lined up as a lead blocker in the backfield for Alabama so he offers a lot of versatility. Fauria is certainly a better redzone threat but I think Williams would offer move overall to this team.

supafly · May 23, 2014

Wilfork#75 said:
I really want one of Detroit's TE's but it isn't Fauria, its my binky from last year Michael Williams. He isn't much of a pass catcher yet but he is an elite blocking TE who would really boost our run game. If we are trying to get more physical upfront as our draft picks suggest then Williams would be perfect. He spent last year on IR and it's doubtful he makes the Lions roster this year. If we can sign Keller as more of a receiving threat and get Williams as a terrific blocker then I think we have a pretty good group at TE with Gronk (even if he starts on PUP) and Hooman. Williams is an excellent special teamer who also lined up as a lead blocker in the backfield for Alabama so he offers a lot of versatility. Fauria is certainly a better redzone threat but I think Williams would offer move overall to this team.

Interesting thoughts, Wilfork75. I am not familiar with him off the top of my head, at least not at this moment anyway.

captain stone · May 23, 2014

Hey Wilfork, according to Wikipedia the Loins are going to convert Williams to OT; he's even changed uniform #s to 73. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Williams_(American_football)

This move might make his chances of sticking with them a bit more likely, unfortunately.

ausbacker · May 23, 2014

Speaking of a potential Tight End target, it appears Rob Housler may be falling down the depth chart at Arizona. Given his untapped potential, Housler could be a player worth targeting in a trade.

SHOWTIME15 · May 23, 2014

ausbacker said:
Speaking of a potential Tight End target, it appears Rob Housler may be falling down the depth chart at Arizona. Given his untapped potential, Housler could be a player worth targeting in a trade.

or maybe Hooman is ready to take the next step. There is no doubt he has a sweet set of hands.

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captain stone · May 27, 2014

ausbacker said:
Speaking of a potential Tight End target, it appears Rob Housler may be falling down the depth chart at Arizona. Given his untapped potential, Housler could be a player worth targeting in a trade.

Maybe, but if I'm Arizona I'm keeping Housler ahead of old friend Jake Ballard, Darren brother of Daniel Fells, and Andy Hardy.

ausbacker · May 27, 2014

captain stone said:
Maybe, but if I'm Arizona I'm keeping Housler ahead of old friend Jake Ballard, Darren brother of Daniel Fells, and Andy Hardy.

I agree with you but the prevailing thought is Housler's ability to play as a H-Back may not necessarily fit what Arians is looking for from the the position.

captain stone · May 27, 2014

Then Bruce's loss would be our gain.

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