MARCUS_MARGARITA Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- One guy I’m going to keep an eye on during the rest of my time with the Atlanta Falcons if fullback Dan Klecko. I noticed him in this morning’s session, but it wasn’t really because of anything he did. It was more because I’m so used to seeing Ovie Mughelli as the only fullback that matters in Atlanta. But I think that could change. Let me be clear: Mughelli’s job as the starter is very safe. But I think there’s room for Klecko. Right now, he’s the only other fullback on the roster. The mere fact that the Falcons have Klecko listed as a fullback and have given him No. 49 is significant. It all means that the Falcons are serious about using Klecko exclusively as a fullback. That’s been an issue throughout Klecko’s career. In stints with New England, Indianapolis and Philadelphia, nobody ever really decided if Klecko is a fullback or a defensive lineman. He’s bounced back and forth between the two positions (and also had one brief stint as a linebacker) and never has had a chance to master either. The Falcons signed Klecko in the offseason and I think he’s here to be more than a training-camp body. I think he could get some time as a short-yardage blocker. At 275 pounds (31 pounds heavier than Mughelli), Klecko has the potential to tie up defenders. One other thing to keep in mind is Klecko originally was drafted by New England in 2003. Atlanta general manager Thomas Dimitroff was part of the New England front office back then. Dimitroff knows Klecko well and wouldn’t have signed him if he didn’t think he could help at fullback.http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/11716/dan-klecko-might-have-home-in-atlanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izo#2883 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Interesting take since I found it difficult to see where he would fit in, at the time we aquired him.Thanks for posting +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Ver excited about his signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwolfcfc Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Interesting. Good info thanks for the post.This can/will/could affect the final 53 quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casabao Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Dan is a class act...i was at camp last week and i saw him give a woman a ball who got hit in the face after the pass was overthrown to him. He ran over and made sure she was ok, and tossed her the ball that hit her. I thought that was a nice gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KANE337 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Keeping 2 fullbacks is one less spot for someone else. What other position are you going to reduce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Interesting. I wasn't really paying any attention to that particular signing. If anything, it would be nice to have another veteran on the offense.Or the defense, too, for that matter, when talking about Klecko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Dude gets rings wherever he goes. We need to keep him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KANE337 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Is Dan Klecko the Eric Hinske of football? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Keeping 2 fullbacks is one less spot for someone else. What other position are you going to reduce?CB, WR, or Safety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRid Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I really like Klecko. I mentioned him in a "pick your surprise player to make the team" thread about a month ago. TD is familiar with him and he is a beast. I think TD will be trying really hard to get him on the team, but there is definitely a lot of competition so it will be tough. I'm glad to see him getting some recognition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdonawire Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 You might also want to consider that they wanted him to learn the plays so that if Ovie got hurt they can call him back to step right in. That would be more of the situation I think than taking a roster spot from another position. Unless they will not carry a LS anymore with soo many guys that can play center 1 or 2 of them should be able to snap for kicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobkowski Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Since his position is a backfield position, could this mean one less position for the backfield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of the Gaucho Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Since his position is a backfield position, could this mean one less position for the backfield?I would think so. 3 RB and 2 FB. Is Klecko a good special teamer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobkowski Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Probably as a blocker on kick off receptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaigle Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Keeping 2 fullbacks is one less spot for someone else. What other position are you going to reduce?Well they had Ovie and Haynes most of 09I think Klecko is a step up from Haynes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of the Gaucho Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Probably as a blocker on kick off receptions.I am no professional, but a 275lb blocker with some speed seems like a great way to open up holes for a kick returner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Well they had Ovie and Haynes most of 09I think Klecko is a step up from Haynes!Here here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsFanSC Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I am no professional, but a 275lb blocker with some speed seems like a great way to open up holes for a kick returner.He's also had time on the defensive side of the ball. So expect to see him on punt and kickoff coverage as well. Actually Klecko is the prototype Dimitroff player. very versatile and excellent on special teams.Imagine Klecko and Mughelli in Jumbo sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 He's also had time on the defensive side of the ball. So expect to see him on punt and kickoff coverage as well. Actually Klecko is the prototype Dimitroff player. very versatile and excellent on special teams.Imagine Klecko and Mughelli in Jumbo sets.Yep...imagining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King ED Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Like an elephant running through a screen door I would imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugger8 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I would think so. 3 RB and 2 FB. Is Klecko a good special teamer?My understanding is that he's a monster on ST. I don't have a link or anything, but I remember that discussion at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativefalcon Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Keeping 2 fullbacks is one less spot for someone else. What other position are you going to reduce?Heck we were using Snelling as a Fullback and letting him concentrate on being the No.3 RB would be the best, might be No. 2 if Jerious doesn't bounce back. :unsure: We needed another fulltime FB and that size, should be able to knock a whole in the line. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUDirtyBird Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Keeping 2 fullbacks is one less spot for someone else. What other position are you going to reduce?Maybe D tackle since he provides some depth at that position also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymadd Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Basicially I think this probably means that Smith and Nance will probably be on the Practice Squad. I think that based on the injury history of NOrwood and the contract situation with Norwood and Snelling it would be a good move to keep both Nance and Smith on the practice squad if they have good camps and preseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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