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Yep, another thread predominately centered around the 6’5’’ senior. With X out for the foreseeable future, our TE production is that much more vital to the success of the team. I want to start off by acknowledging that the season isn’t over if we lose this game, but there are certain things that we (at the very least) HAVE to see from both this unit and Gattis if we are to achieve some of the goals we discussed in the fall.
Currently occupying one of the Greentree All-American Mt. Rushmore spots, in what’s become a yearly tradition on CIS…Mallory is hyped all off-season only to fall considerably short when the lights come on, disappearing during multiple key contests. He’s never eclipsed more than 30 receptions or 350 yards in a season, and while we’ve seen incremental success since 2018, it’s not nearly the production we as a fanbase expected.
Two receptions for 21 yards through two games isn’t going to cut it; you can say Gattis was keeping it close to the vest, or Mario wanted to emphasize running the ball to get that unit confident heading into College Station…and hey, maybe that’s fair. But there’s no more of that now - it’s simply an excuse when Kyle Field gets rockin’ at 9 pm.
Gattis is known to run multiple TE sets; It’s only logical to assume Gattis didn’t abandon this staple and both Mallory and Arroyo will have ample opportunities to make plays. The time has come for Will to become TVD’s new safety blanket: he doesn’t have a choice. He’s a veteran, he’s played in big-time atmospheres before, and he’s healthy (knock on wood). Put up or sit down.
I’m already in the camp that Arroyo should take Mallory’s reps, but truthfully, we need both on Saturday. No more excuses - it’s time for Will Mallory to show us if he’s got IT. Gattis needs to earn his paycheck and scheme these guys open. SouthPark said A&M isn’t respecting the TE’s? Perfect chance to unleash the duo (and maybe Skinner or Brantley in certain looks) after their nonexistent showing the first two contests. If the corners are going to go 1v1 on our WRs, and the Aggies are content blitzing all night…TE’s need to chip and make plays in space Vs. Their LBs.
Currently occupying one of the Greentree All-American Mt. Rushmore spots, in what’s become a yearly tradition on CIS…Mallory is hyped all off-season only to fall considerably short when the lights come on, disappearing during multiple key contests. He’s never eclipsed more than 30 receptions or 350 yards in a season, and while we’ve seen incremental success since 2018, it’s not nearly the production we as a fanbase expected.
Two receptions for 21 yards through two games isn’t going to cut it; you can say Gattis was keeping it close to the vest, or Mario wanted to emphasize running the ball to get that unit confident heading into College Station…and hey, maybe that’s fair. But there’s no more of that now - it’s simply an excuse when Kyle Field gets rockin’ at 9 pm.
Gattis is known to run multiple TE sets; It’s only logical to assume Gattis didn’t abandon this staple and both Mallory and Arroyo will have ample opportunities to make plays. The time has come for Will to become TVD’s new safety blanket: he doesn’t have a choice. He’s a veteran, he’s played in big-time atmospheres before, and he’s healthy (knock on wood). Put up or sit down.
I’m already in the camp that Arroyo should take Mallory’s reps, but truthfully, we need both on Saturday. No more excuses - it’s time for Will Mallory to show us if he’s got IT. Gattis needs to earn his paycheck and scheme these guys open. SouthPark said A&M isn’t respecting the TE’s? Perfect chance to unleash the duo (and maybe Skinner or Brantley in certain looks) after their nonexistent showing the first two contests. If the corners are going to go 1v1 on our WRs, and the Aggies are content blitzing all night…TE’s need to chip and make plays in space Vs. Their LBs.
