Finley, Lee in tight race

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[Waldo]

I think the real competition is Jones/Nelson vs. Lee/Finley.

That 2 TE set has been a Juggernaught. Unlike the 3-4 wides, it is also an ideal run set.

I think that our backup WR's are going to see a noticeable drop in production. They are the big losers with Finley breaking out, not Lee.

[digitaldean]

Finley, if he can stay healthy, is going to be a potent weapon.

He was making safeties look God-awful silly in the Buffalo game. They couldn't keep up with him. Hopefully the competition can light a fire under Donald Lee and keep him striving to improve.

Maybe a lot more 2 TE sets this year?

[rbaloha1]

IMO Jones has already won the #3 position. Agree that who starts at te is irrelevant due to the numerous 2 te sets.

[KYPack]

Oh yeah.

That 2 TE set with Finley running a shallow cross?

MM has got that one filed in his "Big Play" list.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I expect MM will keep Finley 2nd string on the depth chart as a motivator, don't want him feeling satisfied just yet. Not sure if Lee is a better blocker, since Finley has reportedly made strides. Finley will be the starter in good time.

[Tarlam!]

Can't help but love D-Lee's attitude.

[MichiganPackerFan]

I expect MM will keep Finley 2nd string on the depth chart as a motivator, don't want him feeling satisfied just yet. Not sure if Lee is a better blocker, since Finley has reportedly made strides. Finley will be the starter in good time.

I have a feeling that you're right on HH. You know what they say about sun shining on a dog's ass....

[MadScientist]

I think the real competition is Jones/Nelson vs. Lee/Finley.

That 2 TE set has been a Juggernaught. Unlike the 3-4 wides, it is also an ideal run set.

I think that our backup WR's are going to see a noticeable drop in production. They are the big losers with Finley breaking out, not Lee.

Wonder if they will try putting in 2 TE in a short yardage situation to get the defense in a run stopping package and then go pass-happy no-huddle after that.

[Fritz]

How about a two-tight end, three-wide receiver formation, with Mike Vick at the QB spot? He could pass! He could run!

Oh, wait. They didn't sign Mike Vick.

Never mind.

[mraynrand]

How about a two-tight end, three-wide receiver formation, with Mike Vick at the QB spot? He could pass! He could run!.

Well, not so much.

[bobblehead]

I think the real competition is Jones/Nelson vs. Lee/Finley.

That 2 TE set has been a Juggernaught. Unlike the 3-4 wides, it is also an ideal run set.

I think that our backup WR's are going to see a noticeable drop in production. They are the big losers with Finley breaking out, not Lee.

I agree Waldo. All the talk about finley being a willing and hard working blocker has me worked up. If he and lee are solid blockers and above average recievers this could be a really fun season to watch.

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I think the real competition is Jones/Nelson vs. Lee/Finley.

That 2 TE set has been a Juggernaught. Unlike the 3-4 wides, it is also an ideal run set.

I think that our backup WR's are going to see a noticeable drop in production. They are the big losers with Finley breaking out, not Lee.

I agree Waldo. All the talk about finley being a willing and hard working blocker has me worked up. If he and lee are solid blockers and above average recievers this could be a really fun season to watch.

That said, I could easily see them putting up huge rushing yards and connecting deep often to Jennings from this set. Play action will be bullet proof if they can establish the run. This is the set that will keep D's in a major pickel, as you cannot cover Fins with an LB, and he will blow up a safety on a run. Pickel.

[Fritz]

How about a two-tight end, three-wide receiver formation, with Mike Vick at the QB spot? He could pass! He could run!.

Well, not so much.

The only thing better would be having Vick drop-kick a field goal from the 35 out of that formation.

[KYPack]

I think the real competition is Jones/Nelson vs. Lee/Finley.

That 2 TE set has been a Juggernaught. Unlike the 3-4 wides, it is also an ideal run set.

I think that our backup WR's are going to see a noticeable drop in production. They are the big losers with Finley breaking out, not Lee.

I agree Waldo. All the talk about finley being a willing and hard working blocker has me worked up. If he and lee are solid blockers and above average recievers this could be a really fun season to watch.

Bobble, I'm surprised.
Figured you be the one "destroying the myth".
He hasn't learned how to block.
He's starting to learn how to block.
Finley doesn't have engage, sustain, and finish down yet.
He's learned how to engage.
That's a 100% improvement from last year when he didn't know anything about that skill.