Heath Evans to IR, Kyle Eckle Signed

exile · 10-29-2009, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

dang .... can Herb Donaldson or PJ Hill not play fullback for us either ... Is this Eckle fellah any good?

Hard to say about Eckle. He was pretty good at Navy but hasn't gotten a lot of NFL time. Just the fact that he has bounced around and Houston also took a sniff at him but didn't bite. That's troubling. But hey, even great players have to get get their shot before becoming great.

UK_WhoDat · 10-29-2009, 05:47 PM

Some loss Heath Evans. Don't get that type of experience/player combo everyday.

Sir Psycho Sexy · 10-29-2009, 03:08 PM

He's not Heath good.

TXGSP · 10-29-2009, 03:12 PM

Career STATS...

Kyle Eckel: Career Stats

Rushing
17 Games - 57 Carries : 3.0 Average

Receiving
17 Games - 1 Reception : 6 Yards

11 Career Tackles

Cruize · 10-29-2009, 03:17 PM

The Saints offense has a way of making everyone look good.

Euphoria · 10-29-2009, 03:17 PM

Well you have to trust in Payton after looking at a few FB's. I am sure Payton already has a few plays going to this guy already.

Although, I wouldn't be surprised to see a TE or even OL line up at the FB position. If anyone has noticed this season that there have been a few times an OL and played in the TE position.

I know its disappointing to see him hurt and out for the season but I think this also just gives Payton more oppitunities to be creative and work his genius.

TheDeuce · 10-29-2009, 03:18 PM

These Navy fullbacks are a different breed guys. I've seen Navy play three times within the last year, and they always seem to have a guy like Eckel who is a load to carry.

There are a few positives in my mind by signing a Navy fullback:

1) These guys are used to carrying the rock. Often times they are the leading rusher, or second leading rusher, on their teams which means that they are typically good at running the ball.

2) Great character. These guys are typically leaders on the field and on the battle field. I remember the guy who started for Navy one of the last few years was the commander of his entire platoon (or whatever it is, military guys help me out here).

3) Unbelievably disciplined. Navy is generally in the top 5 in the country in fewest penalties because they just have a greater sense of discipline than most other players.

Losing Evans stinks, and I wish him a full and speedy recovery, but I think that this offense will keep clicking.

Euphoria · 10-29-2009, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

These Navy fullbacks are a different breed guys. I've seen Navy play three times within the last year, and they always seem to have a guy like Eckel who is a load to carry.

There are a few positives in my mind by signing a Navy fullback:

1) These guys are used to carrying the rock. Often times they are the leading rusher, or second leading rusher, on their teams which means that they are typically good at running the ball.

2) Great character. These guys are typically leaders on the field and on the battle field. I remember the guy who started for Navy one of the last few years was the commander of his entire platoon (or whatever it is, military guys help me out here).

3) Unbelievably disciplined. Navy is generally in the top 5 in the country in fewest penalties because they just have a greater sense of discipline than most other players.

Losing Evans stinks, and I wish him a full and speedy recovery, but I think that this offense will keep clicking.

TOTALLY agree being from Navy myself even their QB's have to be RB's is how much they run. I think its a good pick up to replace Evens.

Rugby Saint II · 10-29-2009, 04:09 PM

Can he block? All that other stuff is good but can he block? He seems to have good upside. I'm going to sit back and watch how Payton utilizes him?

MatthewT · 10-29-2009, 05:23 PM

Sounds like a nice pickup, especially this late into the season. I wouldn't worry too much about him being unemployed, there really isn't a big market for FB's anymore. It does get me sick that Evans is out for the season, he was a real plus for the team.

10-29-2009, 03:09 PM	#1
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Heath Evans to IR, Kyle Eckle Signed Originally Posted by SmashMouth dang .... can Herb Donaldson or PJ Hill not play fullback for us either ... Is this Eckle fellah any good? Hard to say about Eckle. He was pretty good at Navy but hasn't gotten a lot of NFL time. Just the fact that he has bounced around and Houston also took a sniff at him but didn't bite. That's troubling. But hey, even great players have to get get their shot before becoming great.
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10-29-2009, 05:47 PM	#2
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,001	Re: Heath Evans to IR, Kyle Eckle Signed Some loss Heath Evans. Don't get that type of experience/player combo everyday.

10-29-2009, 03:08 PM	#3
Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: Heath Evans to IR, Kyle Eckle Signed He's not Heath good.

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TXGSP LET MY TEAM GO! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Just north of COWGAL HELL Posts: 296	Re: Heath Evans to IR, Kyle Eckle Signed Career STATS... Kyle Eckel: Career Stats Rushing 17 Games - 57 Carries : 3.0 Average Receiving 17 Games - 1 Reception : 6 Yards 11 Career Tackles

10-29-2009, 03:17 PM	#5
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,467	Re: Heath Evans to IR, Kyle Eckle Signed The Saints offense has a way of making everyone look good.
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10-29-2009, 03:17 PM	#6
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Heath Evans to IR, Kyle Eckle Signed Well you have to trust in Payton after looking at a few FB's. I am sure Payton already has a few plays going to this guy already. Although, I wouldn't be surprised to see a TE or even OL line up at the FB position. If anyone has noticed this season that there have been a few times an OL and played in the TE position. I know its disappointing to see him hurt and out for the season but I think this also just gives Payton more oppitunities to be creative and work his genius.
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10-29-2009, 03:18 PM	#7
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: Heath Evans to IR, Kyle Eckle Signed These Navy fullbacks are a different breed guys. I've seen Navy play three times within the last year, and they always seem to have a guy like Eckel who is a load to carry. There are a few positives in my mind by signing a Navy fullback: 1) These guys are used to carrying the rock. Often times they are the leading rusher, or second leading rusher, on their teams which means that they are typically good at running the ball. 2) Great character. These guys are typically leaders on the field and on the battle field. I remember the guy who started for Navy one of the last few years was the commander of his entire platoon (or whatever it is, military guys help me out here). 3) Unbelievably disciplined. Navy is generally in the top 5 in the country in fewest penalties because they just have a greater sense of discipline than most other players. Losing Evans stinks, and I wish him a full and speedy recovery, but I think that this offense will keep clicking.
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10-29-2009, 03:21 PM	#8
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Heath Evans to IR, Kyle Eckle Signed Originally Posted by TheDeuce These Navy fullbacks are a different breed guys. I've seen Navy play three times within the last year, and they always seem to have a guy like Eckel who is a load to carry. There are a few positives in my mind by signing a Navy fullback: 1) These guys are used to carrying the rock. Often times they are the leading rusher, or second leading rusher, on their teams which means that they are typically good at running the ball. 2) Great character. These guys are typically leaders on the field and on the battle field. I remember the guy who started for Navy one of the last few years was the commander of his entire platoon (or whatever it is, military guys help me out here). 3) Unbelievably disciplined. Navy is generally in the top 5 in the country in fewest penalties because they just have a greater sense of discipline than most other players. Losing Evans stinks, and I wish him a full and speedy recovery, but I think that this offense will keep clicking. TOTALLY agree being from Navy myself even their QB's have to be RB's is how much they run. I think its a good pick up to replace Evens.

10-29-2009, 04:09 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,153	Re: Heath Evans to IR, Kyle Eckle Signed Can he block? All that other stuff is good but can he block? He seems to have good upside. I'm going to sit back and watch how Payton utilizes him?

10-29-2009, 05:23 PM	#10
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Heath Evans to IR, Kyle Eckle Signed Sounds like a nice pickup, especially this late into the season. I wouldn't worry too much about him being unemployed, there really isn't a big market for FB's anymore. It does get me sick that Evans is out for the season, he was a real plus for the team.