Return of the F-Back

[dryheat44]

I think Alstott when I think FB. ..

And that's the problem. A fullback is Fred McCrary, Sam Gash, Lorenzo Neal, Alan Ricard.

A fullback is not these cutesy Rob Konrad, Richie Anderson, Mike Alstott, Patrick Pass types.

Just evolution of offensive terminology some people mourn.

 

[Joe_n99]

That's a fine line ain't it?

And that's the problem. A fullback is Fred McCrary, Sam Gash, Lorenzo Neal, Alan Ricard.

A fullback is not these cutesy Rob Konrad, Richie Anderson, Mike Alstott, Patrick Pass types.

Just evolution of offensive terminology some people mourn.

I don't know if I would call Alstott cutesy... I would have had him with more in line with Gash and the others... especially earlier in his career when he would just SMASH, but I see the point and get the jist. Thanx.

I would prefer an actual Fullback than a Patrick Pass et al... maybe I am a dinosaur too. Seems to me though, that BB/SP are just as tired of our shortyardarge/RZ problems as I am. TE and FB/whateveryouwanttocallit plus one GIGANTIC ROADGRADER are the solutions. Right? Wrong? I know BB/SP value a player like Pass for versatility, and certainly there is a place for that, but sometimes you just need to get that EXPLETIVE one yard and I think it is worth it to have SOMEONE who is actually capable and/or capable of making the hole. Preferably all of the above. Three more downs for Brady, Dillon, Marouney, Branch, Jackson, Watson, Graham seems worth it to give a roster spot for my long awaited SMASHMONSTER!

 

[SamBamsFan]

I'm fine with the H Back thing and Mills being Keith Byars - we shouldn't need Pass' running ability now with Maroney, Dillon and Faulk. Just don't call it a Full Back, I hate the dinoauar pure fullback with a passion. I wonder if Mills can run at all from scrimmage.

Call the position what you wish, but I really love the idea of the Keith Byers, almost single wing type formation in the red zone w/ Mills playing Byers/Anderson.