Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints

exile · 12-22-2009, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy

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

Originally Posted by exile

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

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

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.

12-22-2009, 09:25 AM	#11
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy 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.
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12-22-2009, 09:59 AM	#12
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Re: Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints Originally Posted by exile 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.

12-22-2009, 06:29 PM	#13
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,975 Blog Entries: 29	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...

12-23-2009, 03:00 PM	#14
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,722	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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