Fullback?

neugey · 08-05-2011, 03:08 PM

I bet we won't have roster room for a conventional FB. To be honest it is such a part-time role in this offense. I would like to see David Thomas play some H-back and FB when needed. Or put Strief in to bring the pain and create a running lane. Heck, just teach one of our reserve DE or LB's to lead block.

jeanpierre · 08-07-2011, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by neugey

I bet we won't have roster room for a conventional FB. To be honest it is such a part-time role in this offense. I would like to see David Thomas play some H-back and FB when needed. Or put Strief in to bring the pain and create a running lane. Heck, just teach one of our reserve DE or LB's to lead block.

Thomas has and will continue to do that as Coach has said.

Hall gets us younger (per NFL, Saints are the second oldest club) and more athletic at Fullback...

Hall is a converted linebacker, who was outstanding in college, that was recognized for his athletic talent...

Plus you have to want a guy that will submit the ego and change positions just so he can get on the field...

I believe there are two other rookie free agents on the roster...

Chances are though we will keep only one as their are very few packages in this offense that requires a Panzer to plow the road or do an end-around for a quick pass from Brees when opposing D keys on running back...

08-07-2011, 07:04 AM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by neugey I bet we won't have roster room for a conventional FB. To be honest it is such a part-time role in this offense. I would like to see David Thomas play some H-back and FB when needed. Or put Strief in to bring the pain and create a running lane. Heck, just teach one of our reserve DE or LB's to lead block. Thomas has and will continue to do that as Coach has said. Hall gets us younger (per NFL, Saints are the second oldest club) and more athletic at Fullback... Hall is a converted linebacker, who was outstanding in college, that was recognized for his athletic talent... Plus you have to want a guy that will submit the ego and change positions just so he can get on the field... I believe there are two other rookie free agents on the roster... Chances are though we will keep only one as their are very few packages in this offense that requires a Panzer to plow the road or do an end-around for a quick pass from Brees when opposing D keys on running back... jnormand likes this.
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08-05-2011, 03:08 PM	#1
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,820 Blog Entries: 13	I bet we won't have roster room for a conventional FB. To be honest it is such a part-time role in this offense. I would like to see David Thomas play some H-back and FB when needed. Or put Strief in to bring the pain and create a running lane. Heck, just teach one of our reserve DE or LB's to lead block.