Fullback?

Seer1 · 08-05-2011, 08:29 AM

Any news on us resigning Heath or even picking up someone better?

Maverick2299 · 08-05-2011, 08:29 AM

We picked up Hall from GB. He is not bad.

Seer1 · 08-05-2011, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by Maverick2299

We picked up Hall from GB. He is not bad.

Did he play behind Kuhn?

strato · 08-05-2011, 08:31 AM

And D.T can handle the job as well

Euphoria · 08-05-2011, 08:33 AM

SO over Evans... glad he is gone.

lumm0x · 08-05-2011, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

SO over Evans... glad he is gone.

What was the issue with Evans other than injuries? I found him to be a very effective receiver out of the backfield and a solid blocker. Not saying there aren't considerable upgrades possible, but I never disliked what Heath brought to the field.

saintfan · 08-05-2011, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by lumm0x

What was the issue with Evans other than injuries?

Well, he's a self-righteous tool for one.

Euphoria · 08-05-2011, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by lumm0x

What was the issue with Evans other than injuries? I found him to be a very effective receiver out of the backfield and a solid blocker. Not saying there aren't considerable upgrades possible, but I never disliked what Heath brought to the field.

The last few games I watched of him he couldn't block!

Seemed lost and the game has passed him. We NEED to upgrade at FB after all we have a 1st round RB we need to get him some help there.

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...

08-05-2011, 08:29 AM	#1
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Fullback? Any news on us resigning Heath or even picking up someone better?

08-05-2011, 08:59 AM	#3
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Originally Posted by Maverick2299 We picked up Hall from GB. He is not bad. Did he play behind Kuhn?

08-05-2011, 08:33 AM	#5
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	SO over Evans... glad he is gone. saintfan and biloxi-indian like this.

08-05-2011, 10:44 AM	#6
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	Originally Posted by Euphoria SO over Evans... glad he is gone. What was the issue with Evans other than injuries? I found him to be a very effective receiver out of the backfield and a solid blocker. Not saying there aren't considerable upgrades possible, but I never disliked what Heath brought to the field.

08-05-2011, 10:51 AM	#7
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by lumm0x What was the issue with Evans other than injuries? Well, he's a self-righteous tool for one.

08-05-2011, 08:29 AM	#2
Maverick2299 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 368	We picked up Hall from GB. He is not bad.

08-05-2011, 08:31 AM	#4
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	And D.T can handle the job as well

08-05-2011, 11:12 AM	#8
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by lumm0x What was the issue with Evans other than injuries? I found him to be a very effective receiver out of the backfield and a solid blocker. Not saying there aren't considerable upgrades possible, but I never disliked what Heath brought to the field. The last few games I watched of him he couldn't block! Seemed lost and the game has passed him. We NEED to upgrade at FB after all we have a 1st round RB we need to get him some help there.

08-05-2011, 03:08 PM	#9
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.

08-07-2011, 07:04 AM	#10
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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