Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints

QBREES9 · 12-22-2009, 12:06 AM

Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints

Posted: December 21st, 2009 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Kyle Eckel, New Orleans Saints

The Saints have re-signed FB Kyle Eckel, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.

Eckel first joined the Saints on Oct. 29 and played in five games, starting once. He was released Dec. 8.

Eckel has 175 yards and two touchdowns in 22 career games with the Saints, Eagles, Patriots and Dolphins.

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Euphoria · 12-22-2009, 12:14 AM

Wtf

Tobias-Reiper · 12-22-2009, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

Wtf

... blocking?

Turbo Saint · 12-22-2009, 12:24 AM

well, stats say we do better when we have a WORKING FB....

TopCow · 12-22-2009, 12:30 AM

I love this move. We can definitely used him to provide some protection for Brees without banging up our running backs. We may or may not not need him against Tampa Bay, but in the playoffs, he could come in very handy.

strato · 12-22-2009, 12:36 AM

Yeah ..if he can block ...yay!!!!!

Speedy Ron · 12-22-2009, 08:51 AM

it has to be because shockey is hurt and they need Dave Thomas to stay at TE and not play FB.

Halo · 12-22-2009, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by Speedy Ron

it has to be because shockey is hurt and they need Dave Thomas to stay at TE and not play FB.

Or Bush who is a great blocking back but pulled up with a slightly pulled hamstring.

Sir Psycho Sexy · 12-22-2009, 09:36 AM

Yeah, it's def for blocking. D. Thomas has done well flexing as a TE, but we need him running routes. Reggie does block well, but of course he is nicked up right now. (as usual)

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.

saintsfan1976 · 12-22-2009, 10:01 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.

Yep. Plus Eckel could signal the rest of others.

12-22-2009, 12:06 AM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints Posted: December 21st, 2009 \| NFL.com Staff \| Tags: Kyle Eckel, New Orleans Saints The Saints have re-signed FB Kyle Eckel, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora. Eckel first joined the Saints on Oct. 29 and played in five games, starting once. He was released Dec. 8. Eckel has 175 yards and two touchdowns in 22 career games with the Saints, Eagles, Patriots and Dolphins. NFL.com Blogs Blog Archive Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints Wtf

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Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints Originally Posted by Euphoria Wtf ... blocking?

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Turbo Saint SoCal Saint Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: OB - San Diego, CA Posts: 726	Re: Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints well, stats say we do better when we have a WORKING FB....

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Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	Re: Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints it has to be because shockey is hurt and they need Dave Thomas to stay at TE and not play FB.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,605 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints Originally Posted by Speedy Ron it has to be because shockey is hurt and they need Dave Thomas to stay at TE and not play FB. Or Bush who is a great blocking back but pulled up with a slightly pulled hamstring.

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Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: Veteran FB Eckel returns to Saints Yeah, it's def for blocking. D. Thomas has done well flexing as a TE, but we need him running routes. Reggie does block well, but of course he is nicked up right now. (as usual) 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.

12-22-2009, 10:01 AM	#10
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	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. Yep. Plus Eckel could signal the rest of others.

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