JETSfaninNE Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 crazy, I really liked him during his draft year (3 years ago I think?) Another non blocking TE though but still a great addition imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradis Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 whoa interesting! he was a draft darling - made a few plays before being relegated to practice squad. Not even sure he finished the year rostered? Problem with Bucky - just another gangster with speed. Sloppy hands. Strong, physical guy - worth the flier. Reminds me of Enunwa - if Bucky can make similar progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 he was drafted last year. round 6 - Minnesota Vikings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSfaninNE Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, Dcat said: he was drafted last year. round 6 - Minnesota Vikings. Thats right! He was projected as a 2-3 round guy and dropped. Man that feels longer than last year. Scouting report: OVERVIEW Temuchin "Bucky" Hodges is not your typical tight end. At 6-7, 245 pounds, he looks like a big wide receiver. A converted quarterback, Hodges started 10 games and earned USA Today Freshman All-American honors in 2014 (45-526, seven TDs). He was named a second-team All-ACC pick in 2015 (40-530, six TDs) and a third-team selection (48-691, seven TDs) in 2016. ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Outstanding combination of size and athleticism for the position. Smooth glider around the field. Runs fast and plays fast. Long target with extended catch radius. Can get up and over the top of most defenders at the high point. Willing to work over the middle and has the frame for it. Spent time at all receiver spots and could be an option from the slot as well as outside as a pro. Seam-beater who can get over top of linebackers and work all three levels of the field. Saw 28 percent of his catches go for 20-plus yards in 2016. Can access a second gear out of route stems. Once he stacks defender on his hip, he wins. Excellent ball tracker with second gear and hand usage for late separation down the field. Former quarterback with valuable knowledge of coverages. Will demand additional attention if covered by a cornerback near goal line. Shows strength to overwhelm defensive backs as a blocker. WEAKNESSES Has played the position just three seasons and still has much to learn. Long strider who can be put into neutral by a physical jam from press. Too nonchalant along his routes. Needs to hit route landmarks more quickly to give quarterback a timely, presentable target. Defaults into running through defender rather than effectively adjusting routes. Throws beat him up at times this season. Struggled to finish challenging catches. Lower percentage of clean catches trapping throws against his body and double catching it. Athletic but takes awhile to access acceleration after catch and may not be the "YAC" people expect. May lack power and toughness to be a reliable in-line option as a blocker. DRAFT PROJECTION Round 3-4 NFL COMPARISON Devin Funchess BOTTOM LINE Hodges still has work to do as a route-runner and his inconsistent hands could be a concern. He can line up inside or outside while his size and ability to work all three levels of the field should be appealing to teams looking for pass catching options. The competitive nature of the NFL could bring out more consistent toughness in him as a blocker. He has the tools to be a long-time starter and touchdown-maker in the league. 6'6"HEIGHT 32 1/2"ARM LENGTH 257LBS.WEIGHT 10 1/8"HANDS 4.57 40 yard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRENGTHS Outstanding combination of size and athleticism for the position. Smooth glider around the field. Runs fast and plays fast. Long target with extended catch radius. Can get up and over the top of most defenders at the high point. Willing to work over the middle and has the frame for it. Spent time at all receiver spots and could be an option from the slot as well as outside as a pro. Seam-beater who can get over top of linebackers and work all three levels of the field. Saw 28 percent of his catches go for 20-plus yards in 2016. Can access a second gear out of route stems. Once he stacks defender on his hip, he wins. Excellent ball tracker with second gear and hand usage for late separation down the field. Former quarterback with valuable knowledge of coverages. Will demand additional attention if covered by a cornerback near goal line. Shows strength to overwhelm defensive backs as a blocker.
WEAKNESSES Has played the position just three seasons and still has much to learn. Long strider who can be put into neutral by a physical jam from press. Too nonchalant along his routes. Needs to hit route landmarks more quickly to give quarterback a timely, presentable target. Defaults into running through defender rather than effectively adjusting routes. Throws beat him up at times this season. Struggled to finish challenging catches. Lower percentage of clean catches trapping throws against his body and double catching it. Athletic but takes awhile to access acceleration after catch and may not be the "YAC" people expect. May lack power and toughness to be a reliable in-line option as a blocker.
BOTTOM LINE Hodges still has work to do as a route-runner and his inconsistent hands could be a concern. He can line up inside or outside while his size and ability to work all three levels of the field should be appealing to teams looking for pass catching options. The competitive nature of the NFL could bring out more consistent toughness in him as a blocker. He has the tools to be a long-time starter and touchdown-maker in the league. 6'6"HEIGHT 32 1/2"ARM LENGTH 257LBS.WEIGHT 10 1/8"HANDS 4.57 40 yard
Paradis Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, Dcat said: he was drafted last year. round 6 - Minnesota Vikings. Yea, and he was something of a buzz-prospect. The fact he couldn't even stick on their practice squad... doesn't bode well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Suddenly feel a LOT better about the TE position. another interesting and welcomed move by Macc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Paradis said: Yea, and he was something of a buzz-prospect. The fact he couldn't even stick on their practice squad... doesn't bode well. to add to that, There wasn't much of anything behind Rudolph at TE on their roster: Blake Bell, David Morgan??? Yet Bucky couldn't find a spot there? I have a friend who is a rabid Vikings fan and a high school football ref. I'm going to ask him what happned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 These recent moves really allow Maccagnan to draft BPA in rounds 3-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Seems Hodges had an injury (concussion?) and was waived: https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/vikings-bucky-hodges-reverts-to-injured-reserve/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSfaninNE Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, Dcat said: to add to that, There wasn't much of anything behind Rudolph at TE on their roster: Blake Bell, David Morgan??? Yet Bucky couldn't find a spot there? I have a friend who is a rabid Vikings fan and a high school football ref. I'm going to ask him what happned. Found this on Reddit: Apparently he was waived at the end of preseason with a head injury. The Vikings gave him an injury settlement instead of leaving him on IR, then he spent a few weeks on the Panthers practice squad, and he's been a FA since late October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Concussion issues? But definitely worth a look. Won't be much of a contract / guaranteed money. I believe he's a converted QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 9 minutes ago, Paradis said: whoa interesting! he was a draft darling - made a few plays before being relegated to practice squad. Not even sure he finished the year rostered? Problem with Bucky - just another gangster with speed. Sloppy hands. Strong, physical guy - worth the flier. Reminds me of Enunwa - if Bucky can make similar progress. 8 minutes ago, Dcat said: he was drafted last year. round 6 - Minnesota Vikings. I traded up for him in our draft last year (maybe at the Hampur) was shocked to see him drop as far as he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 they love leggett so much and don't miss asj at all they just signed 2 TEs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Another good move by Macc. TE was a concern as late as Good Friday but not anymore. Seems like Macc is building a lot of competition heading into OTA'S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 12 minutes ago, Augustiniak said: they love leggett so much and don't miss asj at all they just signed 2 TEs. You just remember what Todd said and don't worry about it. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I'm offended that some of you are pretending like you know who Bucky Hodges is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSfaninNE Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said: I'm offended that some of you are pretending like you know who Bucky Hodges is. I only remembered him honestly b/c a lot of my mock drafts last year ended up with him on the Jets haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsplayer21 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 We got like 4 decent #2,3 TEs now. Can we trade all 4 for 1 good 1? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 6 minutes ago, Augustiniak said: they love leggett so much and don't miss asj at all they just signed 2 TEs. Yeah..they broke the bank for those two guys too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Just now, C Mart said: Yeah..they broke the bank for those two guys too point is, they don't love leggett and for all we know, he's not healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetrider Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 8 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said: I'm offended that some of you are pretending like you know who Bucky Hodges is. Sounds like a Met Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Ridic Combine numbers for his size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maury77 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 We need @Untouchable , our resident VA Tech expert, to chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 10 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said: I'm offended that some of you are pretending like you know who Bucky Hodges is. Yeah we do. He had a TV series in the late 70"s.... Buck Hodges in the 25th Century. SO THERE !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas2No99 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 13 minutes ago, Augustiniak said: they love leggett so much and don't miss asj at all they just signed 2 TEs. Better than overreaching out of sheer desperation in the draft & bypassing on Better Players. There's no roster limit at this point; sign all the plausible pro talent you can before the bucket is empty and you have compromise draft picks to be surfeit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetstream23 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I like this simply because I don't think we've ever had a Bucky on the roster before. Amirite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 16 minutes ago, Augustiniak said: they love leggett so much and don't miss asj at all they just signed 2 TEs. That’s like saying that they love our #3 rookie QB so much that they signed Teddy and Josh McCown.??♂️ C’mon now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 He’s a converted QB. Probably just brought in so Terrelle has someone he can relate to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Gas2No99 said: Better than overreaching out of sheer desperation in the draft & bypassing on Better Players. There's no roster limit at this point; sign all the plausible pro talent you can before the bucket is empty and you have compromise draft picks to be surfeit. i agree, but it sure seems like the jets are all of a sudden desperate for TE help when just a few days before bowles was crowing about expecting good things from leggett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 4 minutes ago, T0mShane said: Ridic Combine numbers for his size. He "looks like a wide receiver" because he WAS a WR at Va. Tech. Vikes converted him to TE with the note he was "as raw as they come." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Just now, Thai Jet said: He "looks like a wide receiver" because he WAS a WR at Va. Tech. Vikes converted him to TE with the note he was "as raw as they come." Neal Sterling was a WR also Jacksonville drafted him and converted him into a TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I have a strong dislike for TEs who can't block . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Mike Maccagnan looking for players like looking for a needle in a hay stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Neal Sterling was a WR also Jacksonville drafted him and converted him into a TE. Yeah but do you think he’s good enough to make the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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