Tony Fiametta FB Syrcause

[magnus]

also there's no reason at all to cut anyone just because we drafted a guy. For one, depth. Two, Hoover's still a hell of a player. But for some reason people are looking to cut people because of the draft, and I don't get that.

[hdevonxz]

lol cut a guy who just came off his best season ever?

[hdevonxz]

uhh

Jim Brown

Larry Csonka

Johnston

Rob Konrad

it's a nice little group, you could say

Earnest Graham.

[magnus]

Earnest Graham.

I don't follow. He went to Florida.

[hdevonxz]

I don't follow. He went to Florida.

My bad, I meant Ernie Davis.

[DaveThePanther2008]

lol cut a guy who just came off his best season ever?

He did a hellava job. D'Will and Stewart never forgot to give him credit. I thought it was worthy of a Pro Bowl appearance but just another Panther that was rejected.

Tony Fiammetta has a great role model and we should have a smooth transition at fullback when the time comes to give Brad his gold watch. NOT IN 09 and maybe not even 2010.

Go Panthers

[PatriotsDaily.com]

We also had a pre-draft interview with Fiammetta:

Tony Fiammetta Q&A With PD

[scpanther22]

do any other teams in the NFL carry 2 kickers and 2 FB

[Kurb]

do any other teams in the NFL carry 2 kickers and 2 FB

NO but they have cooler fans.

[SCpanther]

I don't know why some people think this kid should instantly replace Hoover. As others have said, Hoover is coming off one of his best seasons.

There is room for both of these guys on the roster. Fiametta is much more athletic than Hoover, and a better receiver too. I expect we will be seeing a lot of Fiametta on third downs this season. He may also see some time at TE.

[rayzor]

We also had a pre-draft interview with Fiammetta:

Tony Fiammetta Q&A With PD

i liked this Q&A:

All right, last question: There’s nothing between you and the goal line but a linebacker. Convince me that you’re going to score the TD.

I’m going to use all my will, all my strength, and all my technique to get underneath that linebacker’s pads and set the tone for the rest of the game. You know, I’m not going to be stopped. I’m going to use everything I’ve got in my body to get over that goal line for my team.

oh...i have no reason to believe that hoover is going to be cut or anything. only way he goes is on his own accord or if he ceases to be productive (which i don't see happening anytime soon). he will be bringing along fiammetta and teaching that guy how to be the best.

there may not be any other team that carries 2 FBs and 2 kickers but i see no reason why we shouldn't. the old guys are clutch and the younger guys have far too much to offer that we need.

[Fireball77]

Goings was listed as a backup FB & RB wasn't he? Sounds like this kid can play ST. Perhaps he fills that role for now.