Skins sign blocking TE Sean Ryan

Yoder was more than effective in his role. And he caught every (few) balls that came his way, most of them for TDs.

I'll be honest and say prior to today I've never really heard of Ryan and I don't know much about his game.

Just checking out some info online, his game seems very similar to Yoder's, so I'm not sure we'll be missing out on much. We're talking about a 3rd TE, mostly a blocking guy, and perhaps a teams guy.

So the guy has bounced around the league, big whoop. So has Yoder. I'll trust the new staff's opinion on this new guy.

You may be looking at it from a standpoint of bringing in named players who will start immediately. If so, then yes none of the moves make much sense. But, if you look at each of these signings individually, and together, what you see is a solid push by the FO to make several statements:

1) We are going to push at every position. Was TE a glaring need like OL, no, so this signing puts a value on bringing in competition at one of the most solid spots on the team.

2) We understand our needs. It's not surprising that we are bringing in(have brought in) several OL, ILB, and RB's to look at. The FO shows a basic understanding of our weakest links

3) We will not overpay/guarantee for anything or anyone at this point. This demonstrates that the FO understands we are not that 1 player/signing away from Championship.

4) Finally, all these moves - the cuts and signings - reflect a new culture of productivity based employment, not earnings based. Every person on this roster should see a willingness on the new FO to let anyone go, and bring competition to any spot, and if you are not performing, someone else will be here that will gladly push themselves to perform.

That's how I see these moves, and I think it's a change we all can believe in ;)
Great point and post credskinsrule. Very well said.

Guys Guys, it doesn't have to make any sense. Let's just accept the fact that more competition is better. I'm all for this signing

I guess pickings really are slim when people are getting their panties in a bunch over a move like this. Can't wait for when we make a real news worthy move.

How dare we didn't target Watson for the #3 TE spot

I think we should let Lorenzo Alexander be our blocking TE....and OLB....and DT....and goal line FB....and ST's Captain....

Yoder was more than effective in his role. And he caught every (few) balls that came his way, most of them for TDs.

He was alright in the spots we saw him catch that critical pass. Can anyone here say that they say/paid attention to him otherwise? I'd be surprised.

I like Yoder too but to act as if he's not replaceable is very... very... interesting to say the least.

Nobody expects that 3rd TE to come out and as long as someone can catch those floaters thrown towards him they're pretty much an equal replacement.