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I got a chance to watch the replay of the game I taped on DVR and a couple of things in regards to the tight end position caught my eye. Danny Prior - Seemed to get a lot of snaps not only at tight end but as a full-back h-back. He is a stout blocker and very athletic as a runner. I really liked seeing them give him the ball on the third down and short plays. He proved that he can get 2-3 yards running the ball when you need him to. Receiving still needs some work. Marcus Smith - tough game for Mr. Smith. His blocking needs work. He let a defensive end or tackle get past him on the off side of one play and the guy ended up assisting on a tackle. The good news is he knew it right away so hopefully he can fix it next time. He also missed a tough pass that DT put some mustard on and was high. I still felt it was a catchable ball. I think the problem with guys like Smith, who was a receiver in high school - he never had to block before much less 6-4, 300 pound guys so it takes some adjustment. He missed spring which also puts him behind. Drew Miller - Probably the best all around guy, he seems to have the best hands (2 receptions in the game) and is a good blocker. Still needs to improve on his catching abilities. Tanner Smith - Very solid technically sound blocker. I think he helps you in the running game. I think getting open in the passing game is his challenge right now. Cooper Jones - I never saw him play in the game. For those who want more action to the tight end I really think they tried in this game but weren't getting the execution (too many drops) and moved away. It was odd to see big Chris Loving on the sideline - guy looks like he is in great shape..something more to the story there...sure seems like he might could help us now especially against a team like Georgia. Right now it appears that Drew Miller is our best all around traditional tight end option and Daniel Prior as the full back h-back guy.

We now have 9 on the roster!! 96 Cade Carter TE 6-3 230 JR Lucas, TX Trinity Valley CC 87 Cooper Jones TE 6-4 243 SO Lone Oak, TX Lone Oak HS 14 Chris Loving TE 6-4 272 JR Klein, TX Blinn CC 98 Jarrod Lynn TE 6-0 233 SO Grapevine, TX Grapevine HS 86 Drew Miller TE 6-1 258 SR Prosper, TX Prosper HS 89 Daniel Prior TE 6-2 246 SR Henderson, TX Henderson HS 48 Wylie Reinhardt TE 6-4 275 FR Saginaw, TX Saginaw HS 18 Marcus Smith TE 6-4 255 SO San Antonio, TX Warren HS 88 Tanner Smith TE 6-3 250 JR Fort Worth, TX Nolan Catholic HS