None of the current FBs good enough? (Felton pick up)

[rmoneyg35]

I know Felton doesn't have great stats but I remember him being a pretty good fullback when watching the Lions play. Not a bad pick up and an upgrade over Jackson and Brockel. Brockel is playing well enough to earn the back up spot at full back if Hartsock doesn't get it.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

A lot of people think he is actually a better lead blocker than Fiammetta.

[KillerKat]

If Fiammetta doesn't go to IR, then Hartsock is basically useless with us having 2 FBs on the roster. Unless they plan on cutting Sutton.

[KillerKat]

Oh and guess what number he wore in Detroit

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

If Fiammetta doesn't go to IR, then Hartsock is basically useless with us having 2 FBs on the roster. Unless they plan on cutting Sutton.

I could see Sutton getting cut, he is not getting much playing time as it is, this preseason.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Oh and guess what number he wore in Detroit

17

Haha, just kidding.

[KillerKat]

Here was his draft analysis:

Positives: Has a compact frame, with a well-defined upper body, muscular trapezoids, chest and arms, tight waist and hips, thick arms, thighs and calves and an overall strong physique with minimal (8.1%) body fat … Quite nimble for a player of his size, showing fluid change of direction skills as a runner, and shows good arm extension going for the ball as a pass catcher … Has good quickness, feet and balance for his position … Has a sudden burst going up the middle and natural acceleration past the line of scrimmage … His balance allows him to keep his feet after initial contact and his leg drive sees him consistently push past the pile and make upfield cuts that will generally see the tackler miss … The thing you see on film is his ability to make sharp cuts when the rush lane is clogged … Picks up stunts and blitzes quickly when blocking in the backfield and has no problems digesting a complicated playbook, as he has played a variety of positions for Furman … Has a very good feel for the creases and cutback lanes, showing vision and urgency getting through trash … Has a determined nature attacking the rush lanes and while he could use a little technique refinement as a drive blocker, he has a take no prisoners approach when asked to block in pass protection … Demonstrates the ability to quickly gain advantage into the crease, showing the suddenness to make the initial tackler miss … Has the pad level to stay square through his runs and shows a fluid step on his lateral movement … One of the things that set him apart from other big backs is his ability to stay low in his pads, which allows him to generate leg drive needed to run through small seams … Sudden out of his stance and hits the holes with power consistently to clear the line of scrimmage … On 575 rushing attempts, he has been stopped for negative yardage just 15 times, totaling 22 yards in losses … Fluid strider who can accelerate to the second level and shows that pull away burst and top-end speed needed to beat the slower linebackers when operating in space … While he is more quick than fast, he shows good acceleration getting to the outside … Might not try to wiggle and shake off a defender, but with his balance and body control, he can make the sharp cuts, showing the vision to spot the cutback lanes without having to throttle down or gather … It is very rare to see him miss the cut back, as he will hit the holes, spin and bounce off tackles … If the rush lanes are clogged, he is quick to improvise, showing the instincts and vision to power his way through even the smallest of seams … Has very good inside running strength and quick feet to accelerate past trash … His vision allows for him to bounce off tackles, much like Jerome Bettis did in his prime … Is a load to bring down one-on-one and has that body lean that allows him to get good movement after the initial hit … Powerful runner inside who has the ability to carry tacklers on his back for additional yardage … Shows good field vision and is even stronger than his frame indicates … Runs at the proper pad level and is crisp making his cuts, showing balance and power to move the pile and get the tough inside yardage … Has outstanding power and balance after initial contact and has made a living out of being the best runner possible to carry the ball in goal-line or short-yardage situations (converted 93 goal-line runs for first downs during his career, including all 29 attempts in 2006) … Possesses good knee lift and bend to sidestep low tackles and consistently moves the pile while staying low in his pads … Bounces off arm tackles and when gang-tackled, ball protection is his top priority … With his upper body strength, when he carries the ball high and tight, defenders have problems trying to dislodge the ball from him … Prior to 2007, he needed to do a better job of staying on his blocks when leading through the hole and attempting to widen the rush lanes, but he refined his blocking technique as a senior, showing good hip snap as a blocker and a strong hand jolt to push the linebackers out of the lanes, coming up with 15 touchdown-resulting blocks in his final season.

Negatives: Has the speed and cutback agility to reach the edge and turn the corner, doing a nice job of bouncing outside when the rush lanes fail to appear, but needs to square his shoulders better as he will run too wide and end up out of bounds at times … More of a move-oriented runner who will lower his pads and secure the ball with both hands, using his knee lift to step over ankle tackles and generate power to move the pile rather than try to shake and bake his opponent … Needs to work on making crisper cuts and staying in his patterns better (tends to drift) … More comfortable catching underneath tosses, as he will struggle some to adjust to the ball in flight and track it over his outside shoulder.

Compares To: JEROME BETTIS-ex-Pittsburgh … Felton is much quicker than Bettis, but both display the powerful frame that allows them to break tackles and drag multiple defenders in attempts to gain additional yardage. Felton is a devastating scorer when near the goal line and has shown decent receiving skills out of the backfield. He might be a better fit in a one-back offense, but he has enough hip snap to play tailback and the upper body strength to play fullback, making him a valuable prospect due to his versatility.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/1249642

Sounds like a better and stronger fit for the RB/FB spot than Sutton. Yeah I can definately see Sutton getting cut now if Fia doesn't go to IR.

[d-run]

I remember thinking he was a beast when Furman used to come up to Boone. He was a big man that was very hard to bring down. Then again, I also saw Armanti single handedly destroy every team we played.

[Darknight]

his title got more to the point then yours

This isn't a thread I created. He posted a re-thread and I provided him a link to show him a thread was already posted that was concerning with what he posted.

I am not going into an argument with you about this. I've seen the many messages around here that says don't feed the trolls.

[La Pantera]

Hopefully this move opens a roster spot. Fiametta to IR then cut sutton!

[Jackofalltrades]

Why cut Sutton?

[Mr. Scot]

He's not all that durable.

[Jackofalltrades]

Or versatile.

[Proudiddy]

Felton is in uniform tonight... Wow.