The use of the FB

I've thought he's looked different running (without the ball) this season. He playing lighter, faster and moving incredibly well for a FB.

Pound the rock, and chew the clock, rest the D......Absolutely

@"Vikergirl" said: https://twitter.com/Luke_SpinmanNFL/status/1176396483748409345?s=19

What good Cook doesn't love Ham?  So versatile.

And Ham is bringing the hammer this year.  Love watching that.

its sad how little prep work the announcers do prior to the games,  last week Schlereth was bagging on Ham for dropping that swing pass,  Ham has very good hands and I was shocked to see him drop that pass,  but that doesnt make good time filler.

@"JimmyinSD" said: its sad how little prep work the announcers do prior to the games,  last week Schlereth was bagging on Ham for dropping that swing pass,  Ham has very good hands and I was shocked to see him drop that pass,  but that doesnt make good time filler.

They don't care. There is very little quality content and commentary about football during the games anymore. 

Enjoy a FB while you can.  Their days as a position in the NFL are numbered.....

@"JimmyinSD" said: its sad how little prep work the announcers do prior to the games,  last week Schlereth was bagging on Ham for dropping that swing pass,  Ham has very good hands and I was shocked to see him drop that pass,  but that doesnt make good time filler.

Schlereth was so painful to listen to all game.  It is tough when the game wasn't competetive, but sheesh, you get paid to talk.  Do a decent job at least.

@"Ralphie" said: Enjoy a FB while you can.  Their days as a position in the NFL are numbered.....

Enjoy a FB while you can.  "SADLY", Their days as a position in the NFL are numbered..... fixed

@"Ralphie" said: Enjoy a FB while you can.  Their days as a position in the NFL are numbered.....

its a copy cat league,  if the Vikings can continue to have success behind a FB,  I would expect to see more teams try and duplicate the efforts.

I've been saying it for a while. CJ is a freak.  Best MN FB since Richardson.  Better than Felton.

Wow.  3 Good Ones Right There!

He's an absolute pest for front 7 Defenders to get around, and A Punisher when he's running free among the secondary personnel.

The League too quick to abandon FB??

@"kahsmick" said: I've been saying it for a while. CJ is a freak.  Best MN FB since Richardson.  Better than Felton.

Wow.  3 Good Ones Right There!

He's an absolute pest for front 7 Defenders to get around, and A Punisher when he's running free among the secondary personnel.

The League too quick to abandon FB??

Truth be told, it's "old school" football.  I'm sure the NFL marketing guru's have data that says the Jacksons, Mahomes & Watsons and their quick, explosive passing game score better in focus groups better than a FB blocking for a 5 yard running play.  If the top college programs don't feature a FB and continue to adopt the NFL passing game, it won't continue at the pro level.

Our Baby-Boom generation is in the NFL "check out lane" and they don't care what we think anymore.  The NFL is scared sh**less that this next generation of short-attention span millennial brats are going to abandon their concussion-ridden product in droves in favor of women's soccer or competitive eating contests.   

We love the function of what a FB can do in a dominant running attack.  But IMHO, as more and more teams devalue the RB position and look for versatility in their passing game, having three "all-purpose" backs...sadly...makes more $en$e.

 

@"kahsmick" said: I've been saying it for a while. CJ is a freak.  Best MN FB since Richardson.  Better than Felton.

Wow.  3 Good Ones Right There!

He's an absolute pest for front 7 Defenders to get around, and A Punisher when he's running free among the secondary personnel.

The League too quick to abandon FB??

It is kind of cyclical.  D's focus on speed and agility to keep up with the passing game.  LBs get smaller, more hybrid.  Best way to counter that is to run over them.
And on another note, best way to beat Chicago?  Run at Mack.  Make him be a complete player, wear him down.

I remember the days of Bill "Boom Boom" Brown and Dave Osborn.  Like having two fullback in the backfield at the same time.  Both punishing runners.

@"greediron" said:

@"kahsmick" said: I've been saying it for a while. CJ is a freak.  Best MN FB since Richardson.  Better than Felton.

Wow.  3 Good Ones Right There!

He's an absolute pest for front 7 Defenders to get around, and A Punisher when he's running free among the secondary personnel.

The League too quick to abandon FB??

It is kind of cyclical.  D's focus on speed and agility to keep up with the passing game.  LBs get smaller, more hybrid.  Best way to counter that is to run over them.
And on another note, best way to beat Chicago?  Run at Mack.  Make him be a complete player, wear him down.

With that much 21, 22, and 23 personnel being deployed, you'd think we could find a spot for Blasingame...maybe Meadors spot...

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@"greediron" said:

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