Reports: Dejuan Miller at Tight End...

[Soonerus]

...seems brilliant to me...

[sooner518]

can he block well enough? does it matter? seems like what Texas did to us last year with Shipley....

[Collier11]

Is that an actual report or your opinion Rus? I think it would be a great idea cus he can run like the wind

[Soonerus]

It has been observed at practice this week...

[CaliBornSoonerBred]

I think it's a great idea as well if it's the real deal. Wasn't Gresh a converted receiver?

[Hotrod3157]

I've been thinking this ever since Gresham went down. Hopefully its being considered to see if they can get him matched up on a linebacker in coverage.

[Soonerus]

He is a big dude...

[Hotrod3157]

I think it's a great idea as well if it's the real deal. Wasn't Gresh a converted receiver?

Yes he was a converted wideout. He does have a little thicker natural build then Miller has though.

[Soonerus]

Dejaun 6' 4" 230...that works...

[Soonerus]

Look for Dejuan at TE and DeMarco at slot...a lot...

[sooner59]

Yes he was a converted wideout. He does have a little thicker natural build then Miller has though.

When I watched him in HS, I thought he was a TE. Not that it matters now....

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

This is obviously the super secret news

[Soonerus]

This is obviously the super secret news

Exactly we will trick Texas and show up with Brody...

[Rhino]

Dan Buckner.

[sooner59]

I heard Jonathan Miller was starting at RB. He somehow grew to 6'2" 220lbs, and suspiciously looks like AD.......:)

[SunnySooner]

DM fo sho has the height, needs to gain a few lbs. to be a blocking threat as a true TE, but maybe some kinda hybrid...I don't care what they call him, if he can catch the damn ball, line his *** up.

[JLEW1818]

why the hell not??? No Jermaine??? why not just put the most speed on the field??? its not like we do much after catch anyway... right? .. we usually either catch or drop..

[BASSooner]

It's about TIME they do this. Although I was very curious to see how Miller's blocking skills are...

[Hotrod3157]

It's about TIME they do this. Although I was very curious to see how Miller's blocking skills are...

Thats what Brody's for

[rawlingsHOH]

It's about TIME they do this. Although I was very curious to see how Miller's blocking skills are...

There is ZERO chance Dejuan will be playing at an in-line TE position this week.

[JLEW1818]

when Ryan got hurt, the horns said **** it and went 4 WR


why don't we do that ?

[Toronto Sooner]

I hope this is true. If the coaches focus on making logical (yet innovative) moves like this (and work on the play calling and stop making non-stop excuses) then I can start respecting them again. I really like how they moved D. Murray to the slot position on some plays - it helps to maximize our difference makers on the field.

I posted this (below) about 4 weeks ago when it became painfully obvious that our pass catching TEs were not going to improve this year. I think many other posters on here had the same idea also. It's disappointing that KW is just now coming to that realization. I guess it's better late than never. Here is how I had envisioned working Dejuan into the mix at first.


We need a pass catching TE to step it up. Coach Wilson should start using Dejuan Miller at the TE position (temporarily), especially in double TE sets (where Brody focuses the blocking assignments). Give Dejuan a crash course in TE assignments. Dejuan hasn't been catching many passes at WR, but it sounds like he has been blocking well. He doesn't have a big enough body to play TE on a regular basis right now, but he might be able to go in with certain packages, especially in goal line/end zone situations where his height and his catching abilities represents an advantage.

[CtheB]

He doesn't necessarily have to line up next to the tackle to be effective as a TE. Line him up 2-3 yards split from the tackle. He's a big target that can make you a fortune of yards with 5-7 yard catches. We need something short and in the middle to keep LBs honest, this may be the perfect solution.

It's the same thing they did with Shipley last year after they lost their TE.

[Mjcpr]

Has he been cleared to play TE? That's the kind of confirmation we need.

[NCSooner18]

Quick question somewhat related.....when is the last time you remember us throwing a quick slant pass? I can't remember one. Great way to pick up 3rd and 4 or 5.

[gaylordfan1]

Yeah, I'm not sure about this... It sounds good in theory, but not sure we depend on a guy that has just shown up as a WR. Not sure he can change positions and be better than he is at a position that he has played his entire football career.

[Collier11]

The better question should be this, remember that middle screen that Manny took to the house a few times last year and those boundry routes that we ran in the first half against texas last yr that were wide open every time, where did they go?

[gaylordfan1]

Quick question somewhat related.....when is the last time you remember us throwing a quick slant pass? I can't remember one. Great way to pick up 3rd and 4 or 5.

We had several against Baylor. That was D. Millers go to pass during the game.

[gaylordfan1]

The main reason Brody is not catching the ball so much this year is bc we need that extra interior blocker to assist for what we lack with the line. So, maybe a double TE set with D. Miller off the tackle a couple of yards would be nice.... Would help the red zone.

[Sooner Among The Pack]

I think this would be a phenomenal idea. I've been shocked at how much missing Gresham has really messed up our offensive rhythm. We were able to plug and go when we lost AD a few years ago, and I think if we could attempt to move someone with speed, decent hands and size into that position, it couldn't hurt to try. We need a legitimate check down option.

[Collier11]

While not as good as AD, there are alot more really good RBs than there are alot of really good TEs, Gresh is a once in every 10 year type talent at the position IMO

[IronHorseSooner]

Like Toronto Sooner, I said this about a couple of weeks ago. * is doing this with Buckner, and DeJuan is bigger and faster than Buckner. Again, I wouldn't look to make an in-line TE, as we have that with Brody, and next year with Ikard or Johnson. Jermaine was used more a flex TE, like what the Colts do with Clark. Miller could be the red zone help that this team needs.

[NormanPride]

Miller will not be putting his hand down this game. My guess is that he's the TE in the spread formations.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

i love this place

[rawlingsHOH]

We had several against Baylor. That was D. Millers go to pass during the game.

Yep, Dejuan caught a first down, on a low ball. He also had one bounce off of him near the goalline (defender helped).

We threw some to Kenney and Caleb too.

[OUmillenium]

Finally something to look forward to on offense.

[Blitzkrieg]

Blocking won't matter, use him like a Trent Smith type TE. Always lined up in the same place and never blocked down on anyone, but Huepel sure enjoyed having him on the field.

Gresh was sweet because you could line him up anywhere and he could beat the chump that was going to cover him.

I think the thing to do is spread out the field rather than to draw in potential blitzers. Use Murray and Madu as you 3 and 4 WRs. Sam can hit the hot route and take 3 yards when necessary.

[SoonerMavrick25]

Tight end or not, if he can catch he needs to be on the field, I have been waiting for him to get a chance on to get on the field.

[primetime43]

I never understood why we didn't throw the fade to Miller against Baylor once we got close to the goal line. Use his size!!!!!!

[rawlingsHOH]

I never understood why we didn't throw the fade to Miller against Baylor once we got close to the goal line. Use his size!!!!!!

I think we had one called, and it was either overthrown, or he ran a slant instead. Can't remember?

[NormanPride]

I think we had one called, and it was either overthrown, or he ran a slant instead. Can't remember?

Thrown away, I believe. He ran a slant and Sam expected a fade, so he threw it away.

[TXBOOMER]

If Dejuan is in at TE he will be running a route period. I like it. No way an LB can cover him especially running a crossing out in the red zone. Bring it on. We have to pull out all of the stops.

[SONofa47straitSOONER]

So excited about this!!! The coaches are clearly making an effort to get their best athletes and playmakers on the field.

[VA Sooner]

Blocking won't matter, use him like a Trent Smith type TE. Always lined up in the same place and never blocked down on anyone, but Huepel sure enjoyed having him on the field.

Gresh was sweet because you could line him up anywhere and he could beat the chump that was going to cover him.

I think the thing to do is spread out the field rather than to draw in potential blitzers. Use Murray and Madu as you 3 and 4 WRs. Sam can hit the hot route and take 3 yards when necessary.



BINGO! Best way to utilize a WR that's big and fast... convert to TE and use a check-down receiver or trick plays. Opens up the run, keeps the defenses from blitzing every play and they'll pay dearly for over-pursuit.

Great idea... let's call Stoops and Wilson just to make sure we're all on the same page.

[SoonerNate]

So excited about this!!! The coaches are clearly making an effort to get their best athletes and playmakers on the field.

This is the smartest idea I've seen in years by our staff.

[Okie35]

If Dejuan is in at TE he will be running a route period. I like it. No way an LB can cover him especially running a crossing route in the red zone. Bring it on. We have to pull out all of the stops.

I was just about to say the same thing. :D