Leonard Weaver, Philadelphia Eagle

BigEd76 · March 20, 2009, 05:33:51 PM

Has anyone in the NFL signed a multi-year deal in the last two weeks? There's not really anyone left that deserves a 3- or 4-yr commitment...

Rome · March 20, 2009, 06:13:15 PM

So, wait... they signed a fullback whose strengths don't include blocking and do include pass catching? I don't know about you guys but more passing from these guys sounds super!

ice grillin you · March 20, 2009, 06:55:50 PM

^^^^
real talk

i dont know why people get so caught up in the team needing a fullback...until they implement a power running game its the least of their problems

Diomedes · March 20, 2009, 07:52:17 PM

No.

It's vital on 3rd and 1 the few times Reid does actually call the run. Moreover, FBs are cheap. It should be easy as pie to sign a good blocking FB and keep him. There's no excuse to field and NFL team without a good FB.

Also, TEs should be able to block and if they can't, regardless what scheme you run, they don't belong on the team.

DH · March 20, 2009, 07:55:46 PM

I think people are happy they actually made a move at a position that we all felt was in need of improvement. For better or worse, they made a move. Whatever, I just don't give a farg anymore. I need to stop caring so much about this team..its starting to ruin my life. Asses.

DH · March 20, 2009, 07:59:35 PM

That guy Naufahu Tahi from Minnesota who signed an offer sheet w Cincy today has all the intangibles for a FB - blocks, catches, toughness, etc - and he's from BYU! Having never heard of this guy, I was absolutely shocked when I read that and realized the Eagles never even sniffed at him. I got over it in seconds, but still.

rjs246 · March 20, 2009, 08:04:07 PM

Quote from: ice grillin you on March 20, 2009, 06:55:50 PM
^^^^
real talk

i dont know why people get so caught up in the team needing a fullback...until they implement a power running game its the least of their problems

Plays where John Richie was in blocking resulted in an extra yard (average) on Westbrook's runs. He was barely used but when he was he made a big difference.

The BIGSTUD · March 20, 2009, 08:08:15 PM

FB isn't something that will make or break the Eagles, but that doesn't mean you don't address it. Plus the pass protection just got a lot better. He's very good at blocking on passing downs. Also they can spring him loose out in the flat and he can actually do something with the ball.

Then he can also be used on 3rd/4th and shorts and in goal line situations.

This move quietly helps the team in a bunch of different areas.

reese125 · March 20, 2009, 08:19:05 PM

heres whats going to happen. they are going to see a FB that can create major mismatches out of the backfield and has the speed to work the field for alot of yards after the catch, and can run with power as well

hes going to wind up being the one-two punch at RB they've been searching for and they are going to wind up farging themselves when this dude proves himself and jets for FA

Rome · March 20, 2009, 08:20:29 PM

A great fullback makes all the difference in a team that runs the ball.

When was the last time the Eagles made a concentrated effort to consistenly run the ball well? Does the name Ricky Watters ring a bell? Before that it was Dick Vermeil.

And some wonder why we've never seen an Eagles parade down Broad Street...

reese125 · March 20, 2009, 08:30:11 PM

since the eagles barely run he'll be able to focus more on short yardage blocking--an area they sorely lacked, but better yet this probably means they pass more on 3rd and 1's because they now have a FB that can catch

win win

The BIGSTUD · March 20, 2009, 08:33:51 PM

Don't forget the franchise tag!

mussa · March 20, 2009, 09:17:39 PM

Quote from: Die-Hard on March 20, 2009, 05:19:27 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on March 20, 2009, 05:11:35 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 20, 2009, 04:45:50 PM
When I think long and hard...

Just don't.

Quote from: mussa on March 20, 2009, 04:45:50 PM
When I think long and hard about, I guess the 1 yr deals are good ideas. Being that our "System" is so "complicated" and "takes time to learn". Those guys know what they are doing with this contract stuff, leave the cheering and purchasing to us naive fans.

Scary that thinking long and hard leaves us with this. Seriously, what the hell does that even mean???

i was being sarcastic, in my own mind anyway

phillymic2000 · March 20, 2009, 09:52:34 PM

Quote from: Die-Hard on March 20, 2009, 03:10:49 PM
I guess I can understand it from the Sean Jones angle that they feel they have a long-term replacement at FS in Demps...but what do they plan to do next year at the fullback position? Hope Weaver sucks so they can resign him on the cheap? Call Nate Iaola? shtein, maybe Kevin Turner is available.

Even when they make a good move, this team pisses me off.

Partial POTY

ice grillin you · March 20, 2009, 11:19:36 PM

Quote from: rjs246 on March 20, 2009, 08:04:07 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on March 20, 2009, 06:55:50 PM
^^^^
real talk

i dont know why people get so caught up in the team needing a fullback...until they implement a power running game its the least of their problems

Plays where John Richie was in blocking resulted in an extra yard (average) on Westbrook's runs. He was barely used but when he was he made a big difference.

not really...ritchie only played one year with the eagles and duce was the starter...it was the year they ran the three headed monster with duce buck and westbrook...it wasnt like ritchie was in there every play power blocking for those guys...in fact he didnt even play a whole lot

westbrook and duce had their best years without a fullback...a blocking te is much more important in this offense than a blocking fb...in fact a blocking fb is of little concern...now if you wanna argue the eagles need to run a pro set and employ more of a power type runningn style i totaly agree...but until then people really shouldnt be so fixated on the fb position