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QuoteEagles Acquire FB Lawton From Colts
June 6, 2008 | Last Updated: 6/6/08 10:38 AM ET | Comments (2)
By: JOE DOLAN
The Eagles acquired fullback Luke Lawton from the Indianapolis Colts on Friday for a conditional 2009 draft choice.
The 240-pound fullback appeared in 11 games for the defending Super Bowl champions in 2007. He carried the ball five times for 13 yards and gained 29 yards on four catches, including a touchdown. Lawton also played a role on the Colts' special teams unit.
Originally a rookie free agent from McNeese State in 2004, Walton spent time on the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills' practice squads in his rookie year. He made his first appearance in game action with the New York Jets in 2005, registering two special teams tackles.
Lawton was a teammate of fullback Dan Klecko in Indianapolis, where Klecko played primarily as a defensive tackle.
The New Iberia, La. native had a decorated career at McNeese State, where he was a teammate of defensive end Bryan Smith. His 22 rushing touchdowns rank seventh in school history. Additionally, he was a three-year starter and was a first-team All-America at fullback
How many friggen FBs does this team need? They must not like what they're seeing from Klecko and Davis.
What the farg is going on here? I'm squarely in the 'improve the special teams and this team is back in the playoffs' group, but they've now signed a LB to play FB, a FB to play TE and traded a conditional draft pick for another FB? What?
Thats a FB name if i ever saw one
Klecko will be the starting FB, I'm certain of it.
:paranoid
Also, this makes two fargers the Eagles have from McNeese State (wherever the hell that is). Are there any other NFL players from McNeese?
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on June 06, 2008, 12:27:44 PM
Thats a FB name if i ever saw one
I expect him to wreck some shtein. Agreed.
Quote from: Diomedes on June 06, 2008, 12:40:36 PM
Are there any other NFL players from McNeese?
BJ Sams. That might be the whole list.
get BJ Sams!
what great STs the Eagles would have!!
what i dont get is they already have to cut 8 players BEFORE training camp starts....and now with this cat it makes nine...why are they signing more bums
Quote from: ice grillin you on June 06, 2008, 12:56:32 PMwhy are they signing more bums
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Quote from: ice grillin you on June 06, 2008, 12:56:32 PM
what i dont get is they already have to cut 8 players BEFORE training camp starts....and now with this cat it makes nine...why are they signing more bums
easy...fierce competition at the most often used position?
Foxsports has the same story but has him listed as a RB, and as a RB in thier database.
But it doesn't make a lot of sense considering this:
QuoteLawton played in 11 games last season at running back and special teams. He had five rushes for 13 yards and four receptions for 29 yards,
What? Are the birds going from the west coast offense to the wishbone? Mybe there is a spot fro Nate Ilaoa.
You guys are totally gonna be sorry for doubting this move when Luke Lawton catches a 3 yard swing pass in the Super Bowl next year.
Not when it's 3rd and 6 we won't...it'll be just like normal. And with the game on the line, Akers will miss the 44 yarder.
It'll be great.
Thankfully for you you'll be out running errands during the game and won't see it happen.
Right? You'll be eating your entrails over Andy farging Reid and I'll be on the bike rolling toward my next petty chore
Ludes?
yes, please
Anyone ever think a lot of us seriously need help?
Quote from: FastFreddie on June 06, 2008, 08:18:20 PM
Anyone ever think a lot of us seriously need help?
nope, never occured to me
what kind of help? I could stand some maid service up in this joint
Just wait until you buy a house.
My old lady stopped with the birth control.
Little baby Dio's on the way sooner than later....then I'll really need some help.
I'll count you IN
No doubt, man. I'll be the Luke Lawton to your Tony Hunt.
okay, that was funny
and yes, seriously need help
Go get snipped, but tell her you took a Bobcat to the bean bag at work to explain the frozen peas on your junk. The world doesn't need any more people, especially not your kind.
General would be a good name for a boy, Failure not so much.
You'll be honored I'm sure.
After not addressing the position for awhile, they go out and bring in 37 guys to "get in there and compete".
Whatever.
Jason Davis will end up winning the job and they'll cut everyone else.
Quote from: Diomedes on June 06, 2008, 10:14:29 PM
General would be a good name for a boy, Failure not so much.
What if your name was George H.W. and your wife were Barbara?
I may lose my Klecko bet to vigy afterall, but I don't think Jason fargin Davis is gonna be the one...
Wait a second. Dio is trying to breed? My whole world is suddenly upside down.
No..don't get it twisted....my wife is trying to breed...I'm just trying to make her happy because making her happy is one of the few things in life I actually like.
All I have to do is keep farging like normal..no trying involved.
Also, Klecko rules all.
That was the saddest attempt at justifying something I've ever read.
the truth is sad
I don't particularly care. Mostly I just think you're insane for telling this blood thirsty pack of hyenas stuff about your personal life.
Quote from: Diomedes on June 07, 2008, 11:38:17 AM
All I have to do is keep farging like normal..no trying involved.
You joined the multi-ethnic trash club. Your wifebeater is in the mail.
Get him an autographed Dan Klecko wifebeater.
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Yikes.
Oh Jesus. It's the John McCain grimace.
he looks like a progeria kid
Quote from: Diomedes on June 27, 2008, 06:42:52 AM
Oh Jesus. It's the John McCain grimace.
Ha! I see it. Pretty awkward stuff.