Fullback situation

[thefuzz]

Jacob Hester and Mike Tolbert were the FB's in Norvs O.

They have to have some speed, and be able to catch and run really good routes to start as the H in this system.

[mountainpantherfan]

Jacob Hester and Mike Tolbert were the FB's in Norvs O.

They have to have some speed, and be able to catch and run really good routes to start as the H in this system.

Hester is the ideal "fullback" for Norv's system but really Hester isn't that active. Probably around 10-15 plays a game? I could be wrong on that but more often than not you are going to be seeing 3 WR sets than a 2 back set. Or a TE is going to lineup in the H-back. Thats why I think Rosario ends up being a big part of the offense. He is probably good enough to line up at 6 different spots in that offense and has gotten better at pass blocking. He could end up having a breakout year under Chud.

While I really like Fiammetta and think he might be fast enough I seriouslly question his route running and in this system his biggest stregnth is almost wasted. But that might be where things get interesting. Norv is known for not adjusting his system to players stregnthes. Rivera, on the other hand, is known for the exact opposite. So who will be a bigger influence on Chud and his style of appoarching players? I say neither but a little of both.

So what does that mean for Fiammetta? I think he can make the roster here but he would probably be better off in Denver or another team where the offense relies on a road grader type of full back.

[Brooklyn Bully]

Tony has done nothing to prove he can fill Hoover's shoes. Nothing. If there is a better option, go for it. But this is that time of year again. The "we'll be fine" or the "he'll be fine" posts will fly in like gang busters. No point in debating, it's a wasted effort.

[Future of the Funchise]

I'm honestly not as big a Fiammetta fan as others.

Maybe he'll change my mind this year.

I always cut him on Madden...

[thefuzz]

Hester is the ideal "fullback" for Norv's system but really Hester isn't that active. Probably around 10-15 plays a game? I could be wrong on that but more often than not you are going to be seeing 3 WR sets than a 2 back set. Or a TE is going to lineup in the H-back. Thats why I think Rosario ends up being a big part of the offense. He is probably good enough to line up at 6 different spots in that offense and has gotten better at pass blocking. He could end up having a breakout year under Chud.

While I really like Fiammetta and think he might be fast enough I seriouslly question his route running and in this system his biggest stregnth is almost wasted. But that might be where things get interesting. Norv is known for not adjusting his system to players stregnthes. Rivera, on the other hand, is known for the exact opposite. So who will be a bigger influence on Chud and his style of appoarching players? I say neither but a little of both.

So what does that mean for Fiammetta? I think he can make the roster here but he would probably be better off in Denver or another team where the offense relies on a road grader type of full back.

Agreed.

I think that RR will give him a season, the he will be gone.

The road grader type of FB doesn't really fit into what Chud will most likely want to run.

Unless he plays outstanding on special teams, and has gotten better with route running and catching the ball, expect this to be his last season.

[rayzor]

FB is largely going to be a thing of the past around here.

it just won't be used very much and won't be essential the way it was with foxball.

[natty]

Fiammetta is mediocre. I don't care how strong or hard hitting he is, if you can't be where you're supposed to be and clear a hole where it needs to be then you're useless.