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Originally Posted by Snake Eyes
A couple of thoughts: I've seen Kevin Faulk stand up defenders and release from them better than many of the TEs we had pre-Gronk, I don't see why someone like Peyton Hillis, my ideal H-back candidate, couldnt also function in all of those rolls.
My plan would be to have a versatile guy like that on the field, and just have TFB direct him in the manner that fits the situation. I think this could potentially create nightmares for opposing defenses, combine that with a player who can function as a WR and RB, like our own Shane Vereen, and the no huddle directed by TFB, and you have Inception meets Nightmare on Elm Street.
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Saints fans almost called it Nightmare on Bourbon Street, starring James Casey.
Casey is exactly the player you are describing. He can be flexed outside, or in-line, or HBack,
or traditional I- or split-formation FB, and he can even run off pitchouts or screens.
And he was available with the 4th-round pick used by Bill to select...Richie OBurger.
Knowing that Watson was entering the final year of his 6-yr rookie contract, Bill traded a 2010
5th-rounder to Tampa for Alex Smith, who was as we know released before TC ended.
Bill would've been better-served keeping the pick, and drafting Casey instead of Lil' Richie.
He's almost as big as Dave Thomas, but faster, and with more backfield versatility
& athleticism than Sometimes Sammy Morris. He could've provided enough experience
at blocking from the FB-XB position that he could've been both our 5th RB & 3rd TE.
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