Clemson Football: Three questions about the tight ends

Can Jake Briningstool be as good at blocking as he is at receiving for Clemson Football?

One advantage Bringinstool does bring to Riley’s offense is that he can motion out from his tight end position to line up standing in the slot. He is essentially a big wide receiver. He might have the best hands of anyone on the team.

This possibility can make things interesting. The defense will have to assess if Briningstool will be staying put or motioning out. It is one more thing the opponent must process, but it only really creates a mystery for the defense if Briningstool is a legitimate threat to stay put and block. Otherwise, it’s just a question of whether he will start close to the line or if he will be in the slot. They will need a cover man on him either way.

That is the question for Briningstool: can he be a complete tight end? Size has been a question. If your tight end is essentially a big receiver, then he is also a very small blocker for someone who might need to take on an edge rusher.

Briningstool doesn’t need to add bulk necessarily if he can concentrate his efforts in the weight room to add strength. If he can be relied upon to be the extra blocker the quarterback needs, then Riley will have a fun offensive weapon to work with.