falcons007 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/47879/eight-in-the-box-key-medical-concernAtlanta Falcons: Bradie Ewing was ticketed for the starting fullback job as a rookie last season. But he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the preseason, and the Falcons were forced to juggle fullbacks. That’s one reason why the running game never really got on track last season. The Falcons want a more consistent running game this season, so they brought in running back Steven Jackson to replace Michael Turner. But Ewing is a key component to the running game. If he’s back at full strength, he’s going to get a lot of work as Jackson’s lead blocker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVAFalconFan Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Wow, Pat Y is really outdoing himself with this bold and insightful journalism. Maybe next week he can write an article about how the Panthers are hoping for Cam Newton to take the next step as a QB and leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcons007 Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Wow, Pat Y is really outdoing himself with this bold and insightful journalism. Maybe next week he can write an article about how the Panthers are hoping for Cam Newton to take the next step as a QB and leader.I know, but not much going on now. Little better than talking about Vick. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol'_dirty2 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Wow, Pat Y is really outdoing himself with this bold and insightful journalism. Maybe next week he can write an article about how the Panthers are hoping for Cam Newton to take the next step as a QB and leader.I was just thinking the same thing lol only it was Freeman and the Bucs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I hate Pat Y. His articles are usually about stuff that happens a week before. I don't even know why he has a job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karst41 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 PatY is slower than the Belcher Report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. pudding Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 http://espn.go.com/b...medical-concernAtlanta Falcons:Bradie Ewing was ticketed for the starting fullback job as a rookie last season. But he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the preseason, and the Falcons were forced to juggle fullbacks. That’s one reason why the running game never really got on track last season. The Falcons want a more consistent running game this season, so they brought in running back Steven Jackson to replace Michael Turner. But Ewing is a key component to the running game. If he’s back at full strength, he’s going to get a lot of work as Jackson’s lead blocker.I wish we could blame the lack of a running game on a fullback who never took an NFL snap in his life. I also wonder what percentage of snaps outside the opponents 5 yard line will SJ need a lead blocker.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Wall Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I wish we could blame the lack of a running game on a fullback who never took an NFL snap in his life. I also wonder what percentage of snaps outside the opponents 5 yard line will SJ need a lead blocker.. this bingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
End zone Jones Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) I'm so ready for pre-season, so I can at least get a little glimpse of what this could look like with Jackson in the mix, plus JJ's 3rd year. Edited May 20, 2013 by Mr. Derrty Bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takeitdown Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 We really need a back who can run out of a single backfield, so I really hope we don't often have a FB in there. Much more dangerous to have 3 WR and a TE, or 2TE and 2WR than a FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senkage72 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Wasn't one of Ewing's strong points coming out of college was that he was a pretty decent receiver as well? If that is the case, the offense becomes a lot more dangerous out of a tradional 2 back 2 wide set as well, particularly in the play action game. Which is already an area we excelled at last year.Seems to me Ewing could have made an impact last year even with Turner's decline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis York Morgan Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Wasn't one of Ewing's strong points coming out of college was that he was a pretty decent receiver as well? If that is the case, the offense becomes a lot more dangerous out of a tradional 2 back 2 wide set as well, particularly in the play action game. Which is already an area we excelled at last year.Seems to me Ewing could have made an impact last year even with Turner's decline.He's a very good receiver if you ask me. Look up some videos of Wisconsin's offense while he was there. Very good all around FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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