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exile 12-22-2009 09:25 AM
Re: Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints
 
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Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy (Post 186401)
I'd said this when we loss him, I'll say it again - Heath Evans was a big loss. Yes, we managed to keep winning but it's a game like the Cowboy's game where it comes back to bite you. His blocking was outstanding. Guy could run block and pass protect all day.
I agree about Heath Evans. That was a huge loss. But I thought that Eckel was cut because he was a subpar blocker and horrible special teams player? I guess we are getting desparate at the FB position. I did notice that Terrelle Smith was released.

Danno 12-22-2009 09:59 AM
Re: Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints
 
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Originally Posted by exile (Post 186414)
I agree about Heath Evans. That was a huge loss. But I thought that Eckel was cut because he was a subpar blocker and horrible special teams player? I guess we are getting desparate at the FB position. I did notice that Terrelle Smith was released.
Could be that his style of play fits what they need for the Tampa Game. He could be cut next Monday and a better fit for the Carolina game is signed.

Looks like a typical 55-56 man roster shuffle to me. Keep him in the loop learning more and more of our sytem because we could need him the way our injuries are piling up.

SmashMouth 12-22-2009 06:29 PM
Re: Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints
 
Terelle can't catch .... plus does he not have back issues?

Our running game should improve with a real Fullback...

Rugby Saint II 12-23-2009 03:00 PM
Re: Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints
 
It's obvious to me that blocking has dropped off lately and this move is probably Payton trying to fix that. I agree that Heath Evans was a huge loss. We have to do something to give Drew and the running backs a little more time.


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