fullback

[OLD FAN MAN]

are there any nfl teams who don't carry a fullback and do we need to carry one? if we do carry one how should he be used?

[lollygagger8]

"The less fullback, the better." 

 

 

Can Pagano make this one his T-shirt slogans? 

[SteelCityColt]

"The less one dimensional fullback, the better." 

 

 

There's nothing inherently wrong with a FB, what's wrong is our FB might as well wave a flag saying "We're going to be running this one between the tackles guys". Use them in the passing game, use them in P/A, at least make opposition D's think a little. 

 

I'm suprised no one else has brought this up yet this off season... 

[Valpo2004]

The problem I have is that whenever the fullback is in the game in our offense everyone in the stadium knows it's a run play.

 

It felt like all the RB's did better including Trent when we where in a single back formation.

[TKnight24]

The problem I have is that whenever the fullback is in the game in our offense everyone in the stadium knows it's a run play.

It felt like all the RB's did better including Trent when we where in a single back formation.

Yep. Saints game

Trent's best 2 runs came from the Pistol & Shotgun

[Dustin]

Just use Allen at FB. Save a roster spot.

[That Guy]

I really liked Havili in specail teams.  Fullbacks seem custom-built for that.

[Gavin]

When/if Pep realizes that Havili is a pass catching FB then Havili will be more affective because then defenses will have to think about the run and pass. Havili was only targeted 21 times last year in 13 games and that's just silly, Been saying it for a while now

[Jason_]

When/if Pep realizes that Havili is a pass catching FB then Havili will be more affective because then defenses will have to think about the run and pass. Havili was only targeted 21 times last year in 13 games and that's just silly, Been saying it for a while now

 

I don't think they necessarily need to get Havili involved in the passing game, but I do think they need to more effectively pass out of formations that include the FB.  They did seem to pass more out of 21 personnel when Hasselbeck and Harnish were in, but when Luck was in it seemed like every play with 21 personnel was a run.  They need to switch that up and pass more out of those sets, and pass effectively.  

[akcolt]

There's nothing inherently wrong with a FB, what's wrong is our FB might as well wave a flag saying "We're going to be running this one between the tackles guys". Use them in the passing game, use them in P/A, at least make opposition D's think a little. 

 

I'm suprised no one else has brought this up yet this off season... 

I have said the exact same thing Harvey might as well run in with big sign saying WE ARE RUNNING IT. I don't want to start on Pep I think I have made my opinion of the guy and his NFL ability known.

[TKnight24]

Get rid of the FB, I did in Madden

BTW, for you Madden players. Colts using Denver's playbook= Untouchable

And it makes sense since we have all these weapons. I always have at least 3 WR's on the field 95% of the time. The 5% being when I have Allen at traditional TE and Coby Fleener flexed out in the slot

Trent Richardson so far has 660 yards rushing with a 3.6 YPC stat (180 touches). 25 Receptions for 200 yards

Going into week 7 next time I play Madden

[Jason_]

Get rid of the FB, I did in Madden

BTW, for you Madden players. Colts using Denver's playbook= Untouchable

And it makes sense since we have all these weapons. I always have at least 3 WR's on the field 95% of the time. The 5% being when I have Allen at traditional TE and Coby Fleener flexed out in the slot

Trent Richardson so far has 660 yards rushing with a 3.6 YPC stat (180 touches). 25 Receptions for 200 yards

Going into week 7 next time I play Madden

 

here you go:

 

http://forums.colts.com/forum/15-fantasy-football-gaming/

[lollygagger8]

There's nothing inherently wrong with a FB, what's wrong is our FB might as well wave a flag saying "We're going to be running this one between the tackles guys". Use them in the passing game, use them in P/A, at least make opposition D's think a little. 

 

I'm suprised no one else has brought this up yet this off season... 

 

This. 

 

Just use Allen in the FB position since he can do it all. You can call him hback, hybrid, xfactor, Dwayne the Pain, whatever. Since Havili and Harvey aren't lighting the world on fire, give Allen a shot at it. 

[ProblChld32]

IMO, i dont think we need a FB, we have Allen who is a more than capable blocker, eliminate the FB position and save a roster spot. 

[USAFHoosier]

I agree with using Allen as the FB when needed to save a roster spot.  Havili is a capable pass catcher though and is never used in the passing game.

[a06cc]

We need a fullback, that's just how our offense runs. Our FB needs to be able to run block great. We haven't seen the package with a FB yet. So hold your breath until the season starts. We could run a package with Nick, Wayne and TY spread out wide with our RB and FB in the backfield. Havili is great catching passes out of the back. He can't block well though. That's why Harvey is being used. Please everyone just be patient with the run game.

[Bobbycovert]

Just use Allen at FB. Save a roster spot.

 

Would playing Allen in the H-back/Fullback/Hybird position result in more wear and tear than Tight-end?

[Dustin]

Would playing Allen in the H-back/Fullback/Hybird position result in more wear and tear than Tight-end?

Probably not.

[HGRekks]

Allen is being amazingly overrated as a lead blocker out of the backfield. 

 

I'm still in favor of kicking the tires on Le'Ron McClain

[dudeski]

Get rid of a FB

[CanuckColt]

Eliminate the position...keep 4 TEs and use them as H-back and FB.