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Adam Schein says the Packers should pass on Marshawn Lynch
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<blockquote data-quote="Arles" data-source="post: 145911" data-attributes="member: 786"><p><strong>Re: Adam Schein says the Packers should pass on Marshawn Lyn</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't love Olsen, but think he's better than you give him credit for. He's 6-5, 255 and runs a 4.5 40. He had 87 receptions for 1,215 yards (14.0 avg.) and six touchdowns in college. Nearly all his drops happened his Jr season. He does need to get a little stronger to be a good blocker, but he's definately a receiving threat at the TE position. I don't know that I would take him at 16, but if we traded down to 23, he would be a solid pick.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't know who envisions Olsen to be a Vernon Davis type? He's much more like a Jeremy Shockey. He won't be racing past DBs, but he's got the ability to go over the middle and catch the ball in traffic. He's strong with ball and tough to tackle. IMO, with Jennings, Driver and *maybe* Moss, we really don't need a "field stretching TE", what we need is a guy that can settle 7-15 yards downfield and catch the ball in traffic. And that's Olsen's strength.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Come on - muscle mass? That sounds like scout babble. He has a 6-5 frame and could easily be 260-265 (where I think he will be when he plays). That's more than big enough for the TE spot. As to durability, he's missed one game in the past two seasons (2006 Duke game - mild concussion).</p><p></p><p>All that said, I would have no problem if GB passed on him. Still, I think he would help us next season (but I would prefer the safety Griffin).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Arles, post: 145911, member: 786"] [b]Re: Adam Schein says the Packers should pass on Marshawn Lyn[/b] I don't love Olsen, but think he's better than you give him credit for. He's 6-5, 255 and runs a 4.5 40. He had 87 receptions for 1,215 yards (14.0 avg.) and six touchdowns in college. Nearly all his drops happened his Jr season. He does need to get a little stronger to be a good blocker, but he's definately a receiving threat at the TE position. I don't know that I would take him at 16, but if we traded down to 23, he would be a solid pick. I don't know who envisions Olsen to be a Vernon Davis type? He's much more like a Jeremy Shockey. He won't be racing past DBs, but he's got the ability to go over the middle and catch the ball in traffic. He's strong with ball and tough to tackle. IMO, with Jennings, Driver and *maybe* Moss, we really don't need a "field stretching TE", what we need is a guy that can settle 7-15 yards downfield and catch the ball in traffic. And that's Olsen's strength. Come on - muscle mass? That sounds like scout babble. He has a 6-5 frame and could easily be 260-265 (where I think he will be when he plays). That's more than big enough for the TE spot. As to durability, he's missed one game in the past two seasons (2006 Duke game - mild concussion). All that said, I would have no problem if GB passed on him. Still, I think he would help us next season (but I would prefer the safety Griffin). [/QUOTE]
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