Vance McDonald

Vance seems to be more athletic then Jesse. Faster, better route runner and actually can make people miss. No disrespect to Jesse but he seems to get the ball for the most part when the d forgets about him or when the d is zone. He does have some success running up the seam however.

Vance though can actually lose a lb in coverage. Also can make people miss.

However, it seems that he has a good quarter or half and then you do not hear his name again.

I think he will be good for a long time.

 

Been saying it all year to watch out for him. Just don’t blow in his direction lol

 

He's a big upgrade in the run game too. Better blocker than Jesse or X

 

McDonald is clearly better than James. Both have the occasional drop, though that has been a larger issue for McDonald in his career. McDonald is by far the superior blocker. He is also far more athletic. He is fluid in his movements, with a deeper route tree and a better ability to run after the catch and make difficult catches.

James has been far more durable to this point in his career. Whenever McDonald is healthy, which isn't often enough, he's the starter and the better player and it isn't close.

I find the Heath cheers for James funny, especially because McDonald has a lot more in common with Miller than James.

 

James was on the team with Heath, McDonald was not. It's funnier that way.

Also, I think Heath had more in common with the type of TE that they are with James than McDonald. McDonald is more of a move TE that can block well.

 

I definitely agree. Drops and injuries a legit issue with him, but he's SUPER talented.

 

James does have better hands.

 

There’s room for both on this team

 

I think he will be the X-factor in the playoffs if he can stay on the field.

 

james had that crucial.. nevermind lol. Vance has improved his hands these past games he played in. Too bad he is always hurt cause he is a beast and you can tell Ben likes him. He is the next gronk except he doesn't cheat or use steroids lol jk.

 

To bad we can fit him into a Heath body it would be perfect.

 

too bad he doesn't look as good as heath either lol

 

People seem to forget that Miller could do a little bit of everything. He didn't have great speed, but he was able to go up the seam and make plays in a way James can't.

Of course, there is room for both. James is fine as a No. 2 tight end. He's just not a guy you want as your starter.

 

It is a shame he can't catch.

 

James is one of those guys you like to keep around. He's not the most talented or a great athlete, but he works hard and you never question his heart or effort.

 

IMO VM is the key to a Super Bowl run. If they would get him 4 or 5 targets, and he cashes those in, this offense can not be stopped.

 

I agree, I think he is an integral part of making the offense unstoppable, not only with his receiving, but with his blocking as well.

 

Let's hope Glass McDonald can stay on the field. He is a force when not injured.

 

They might be better off with Soda Popinski.

 

James is open just as much as Heath was. Heath did have better feet and more functional strength. Can't fault the Steelers for thinking James would round into that type of player as he came out early and was very raw when they grabbed him. (I'm sure they didn't expect another Miller)

 

What? Are you kidding me? He couldn't even survive the ground.

 

Rewatching the highlights of the Ravens game I don't know how anyone can be down on Mac or Jesse after watching them time and time again find the soft spot in the Ravens zone just like Ray Lewis used to complain about and seeing Ben hit them for those nice medium gains.

 

I'll be honest I like all our Tight ends. We gotta good group!