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Hoover released...

CatMan72

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Zod Grand Master

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No, I see what you're saying. But I think the man is still one of the best run-blockers in the game. There was a significant drop-off when Fiammetta was in, but Sutton filled in surprisingly well.

It will be interesting to hear Hoover's comments as well (and maybe those of the front office). They've got some 'splaining to do.

There are plenty of FB's out there equally as good as Hoover. He was never anything special at blocking or running. He was an average starting fullback like most other teams have.

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Darth Biscuit Mentor

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Zod may be onto something in the motive of this release...

From Gantt's blog, quoting Chris Harriss Twitter post...

"If I state my opinion I might be the next on the long list of released players," Harris replied to one of his followers on Twitter after breaking the news.
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haha you guys are so loyal to mediocre players.

A full off-season with the 1st-team offense and Tony will be fine.

I'm ready to watch him crack some skulls.

I'd rather have Sutton in there.

I'm more concerned about how it will affect the locker room. The seed if dissent is starting to grow methinks...

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What about that fire sale now????? Hoover was actually one of my favorite players on the team. Old school FB who was a major key to the running game.

Nope, Hoover was a sentimental favorite but if I had to choose one FB at this point in time, it makes more sense to choose Fiametta.

My only concern is loss of leadership from guys like Hoover, but sometimes you have to take your chances and hope new leaders will step up.

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I'd rather have Sutton in there.

I'm more concerned about how it will affect the locker room. The seed if dissent is starting to grow methinks...

They spent a fairly high draft pick on Fiammetta, so he's going to have to REALLY suck for Sutton to take his spot. Sutton will probably be the backup though.

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And for a guy like Harris to be upset by the releases when we kind of view him as a leader, you know how big Hoov and Jake were in the locker room.

Not just in terms of playing time, but now we have to be thinking how is leadership distributed after these guys are gone? This is a lot to lose in one offseason in those terms.

Hello The Golden Calf of Bristol lol.

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