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Why Yurosek AND Bartholomew?

StickierBuns
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I was certain it was going to be either or for the final roster? And now Cam Grandy is on the PS, so its especially surprising....

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#1 · Sep 2, 4:22 AM
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It looks like they definitely want to run 13 personnel. That’s the only thing I can think of.

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”

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#2 · Sep 2, 6:34 AM CT
KN
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The bigger question is will all 4 TEs be active on game days.

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#3 · Sep 2, 6:40 AM CT
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No idea. 4 seems like a lot when you have 3 receivers that need to be on the field all the time.

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#4 · Sep 2, 7:26 AM CT
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Yurosek is used primarily as a blocking TE and Bartholomew is more of a receiving TE. Also, Yurosek is used a lot on Special Teams

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#5 · Sep 2, 8:31 AM CT
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4 TE 4 WR set with a Center, QB and RB.

Winner!

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#6 · Sep 2, 1:10 PM CT
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SurfnRide wrote:

4 TE 4 WR set with a Center, QB and RB.

Winner!

Need to go 3 WR and a FB.

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#7 · Sep 2, 1:13 PM CT
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We carried four in 2023 with Hock, Oliver, Mundt and Muse. I agree with JIT, we're going to see a lot of 13 as KOC builds his 4th quarter team.

I have a recurring fantasy (well, the one not involving Lily James) where we stack Oliver, Yurosek and Bredeson next to Darrisaw and Jackson and play some Lombardi football. If it's effective, faking it and running a QB keeper around the right should work well. Maybe we put Jennings over there too.

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."
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#8 · Sep 2, 1:45 PM CT
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All things considered, Jennings and Bredeson are pretty much TEs as well.

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#9 · Sep 2, 2:26 PM CT
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badgervike wrote:

Yurosek is used primarily as a blocking TE and Bartholomew is more of a receiving TE. Also, Yurosek is used a lot on Special Teams

Yurosek I was pretty high on coming out of the draft. I agree, he really is a big part of STs. I like them both and happy we retained them.

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#10 · Sep 2, 3:52 PM CT
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Canthony wrote:

Yurosek I was pretty high on coming out of the draft. I agree, he really is a big part of STs. I like them both and happy we retained them.

I think they have long terms plans for Yurosek beyond just this year. Causes a bit of roster management issues for a year. However to have 2 serviceable tight ends off the UDFA and late round draft picks is pretty solid.

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#11 · Sep 2, 4:43 PM CT
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Kmerry82 wrote:

I think they have long terms plans for Yurosek beyond just this year. Causes a bit of roster management issues for a year. However to have 2 serviceable tight ends off the UDFA and late round draft picks is pretty solid.

Thinking he will replace Oliver?

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#12 · Sep 2, 4:58 PM CT
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Kmerry82 wrote:

I think they have long terms plans for Yurosek beyond just this year. Causes a bit of roster management issues for a year. However to have 2 serviceable tight ends off the UDFA and late round draft picks is pretty solid.

I agree. Yurosek is a very smart player as well. That helps.

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