Too many tight ends? Logjam of talent at the position is a good thing, says Kevin Gilbride

New BYU tight ends coach Kevin Gilbride looks on during spring practice in Provo on March 08, 2024. | Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo

BYU’s offensive coaches and analysts have been working diligently during this bye week to fine tune the offense a little bit, make a few tweaks here and there, and give some of the backups a few more reps than usual in practices.

They are also trying to figure out more ways to get their tight ends involved, because the talent-laden group is too deep and skilled to ignore.

“We have a deep room, so it is challenging to beat out a guy to get on the field. That is really the reality of it. … You gotta beat someone out to get on the field.”

BYU tight ends coach Kevin Gilbride

“We want to make defenses have to respect every player on the field. We don’t want to have anybody out there where people say, ‘Don’t cover that guy, he never touches the ball,’” said offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick during preseason training camp. “And that doesn’t mean it is equal for everybody, but as long as we can make the other team honor all of our skill players, I think we can be a dangerous offense.”

New tights end coach Kevin Gilbride said last week that he’s pleased with the work his position group has done so far, but acknowledges there is room in this offense for more.

“The wins are one thing, but it is really the work toward the wins that is substantial and impactful,” Gilbride said. “I really like how our team is working and my position group, specifically.”

There are 11 guys in Gilbride’s tight ends room, an unusually high number. Part of the reason why is because players who were considered fullbacks or H-backs previously, guys such as seniors Mason Fakahua and Ray Paulo, are now called tight ends because BYU rarely uses those positions.

That’s kind of ironic, considering…

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Author : Deseret News

Publish date : 2024-10-03 21:57:46

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