The Chad Beebe era has begun

I was pushing for him to make the 53 out of camp,  he was easily the most impressive WR we had in the preseason,  especially when you factor in his return game abilities.  IMO with the emergence of Hill and Beebe on D and O respectively that should signal the end of Marcus Sherels time,  but I have been wrong about his demise so many times its not even funny.

The thing for me is this isn't some dude they brought up for a cup of coffee until Diggs gets back, they had PLAYS specifically for him and planned to use him. He's on the roster now, he's never going back to the PS. I don't know who gets cut when Diggs gets back, but Beebe isn't going anywhere. The reason I like it is the guy can bring something different to the WR core. 

@"StickyBun" said: The thing for me is this isn't some dude they brought up for a cup of coffee until Diggs gets back, they had PLAYS specifically for him and planned to use him. He's on the roster now, he's never going back to the PS. I don't know who gets cut when Diggs gets back, but Beebe isn't going anywhere. The reason I like it is the guy can bring something different to the WR core. 

i was mildly surprised that he wasnt picked up by some other team when he was cut coming out of camp,  or signed off our PS when some other teams we looking for help due to injuries etc.  I really like the kids game.   They wont have to cut anybody as Diggs isnt on IR,  they are both currently on the 53.  They made room for Beebs by cutting the OT Norton last week.

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"StickyBun" said: The thing for me is this isn't some dude they brought up for a cup of coffee until Diggs gets back, they had PLAYS specifically for him and planned to use him. He's on the roster now, he's never going back to the PS. I don't know who gets cut when Diggs gets back, but Beebe isn't going anywhere. The reason I like it is the guy can bring something different to the WR core. 

 They made room for Beebs by cutting the OT Norton last week.

Will be interesting to see who is inactive in Chicago, provided Diggs is healthy. My guess is that Zylstra is the inactive one and Beebe is active

I really thought  he would  make  the roster to start the season  he is  a player

I like what he brings to broken down plays. He isn't always going to win separation in and out of his breaks but he is the type of player that you will lose in coverage if he's given extra time to run around in space. Like Aldrick Robinson, he can be a player that is extra dangerous just by being on the same page as Cousins when things break down.

The Lions were actually doubling him in the 2nd half, along w/ Thielen, talk about some instant cred! B)

The X-factor that can't be planned for with guys like Beebe is how hard they'll work and what their upside is exactly. He's apparently learned a bunch on the practice squad and takes it incredibly seriously. That attitude has paid off in spades with not only a roster spot, but plays being called for him. Cousins mentioned that he can 'separate' in short space, absolutely crucial. 

Like I mentioned, it made me laugh to how secret his ascent was. He gets the call up because of Diggs and then this flood of commentary from Zimmer and the players gushing over the guy. Not secret at all within the organization but much more so to the outside world. Neat story.

@"StickyBun" said: The X-factor that can't be planned for with guys like Beebe is how hard they'll work and what their upside is exactly. He's apparently learned a bunch on the practice squad and takes it incredibly seriously. That attitude has paid off in spades with not only a roster spot, but plays being called for him. Cousins mentioned that he can 'separate' in short space, absolutely crucial. 

Like I mentioned, it made me laugh to how secret his ascent was. He gets the call up because of Diggs and then this flood of commentary from Zimmer and the players gushing over the guy. Not secret at all within the organization but much more so to the outside world. Neat story.

Would have been interesting to make his debut in a game agaisnt a tougher opponent like the bears or pats coming up.  New wrinkles are what wins those tough road match ups sometimes. 

I’ve thought for some time now, “having a tall, short and medium height WRs can create favorable matchups for the O.”
Some taller DBs just can’t stay with the little WRs and the short DBs have trouble with the tall WRs and great medium sized WRs gives them all fits.

@"Godhead" said: I’ve thought for some time now, “having a tall, short and medium height WRs can create favorable matchups for the O.” Some taller DBs just can’t stay with the little WRs and the short DBs have trouble with the tall WRs and great medium sized WRs gives them all fits.

So why not just have all great medium sized receivers? :)

It will be interesting to see how the season progresses and diggs comes back healthy, will Beebe continue to earn snaps, especially in passing downs,   and potentially have 3 very difficult to cover wide receivers.  That would involve moving Theilen more to the outside, but ultimately this will likely be our best 3 wide receivers.   With a healthy cook we could really end up having a potent offense.  

@"Kmerry82" said: It will be interesting to see how the season progresses and diggs comes back healthy, will Beebe continue to earn snaps, especially in passing downs,   and potentially have 3 very difficult to cover wide receivers.  That would involve moving Theilen more to the outside, but ultimately this will likely be our best 3 wide receivers.   With a healthy cook we could really end up having a potent offense.  

Taking Theilen out of the slot really changes his contribution level.  I am not sure if that is in the best interest of the offense.  Things seem to click best with him in the slot IMO,  but I would need more data to say anything defintively.

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"Godhead" said: I’ve thought for some time now, “having a tall, short and medium height WRs can create favorable matchups for the O.” Some taller DBs just can’t stay with the little WRs and the short DBs have trouble with the tall WRs and great medium sized WRs gives them all fits.

So why not just have all great medium sized receivers? :)