Did we finally find a FB

Jake

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No one outside of San Fran and Baltimore really even uses a FB any more.

Dallas runs shotgun most of the time these days. It's not like they're looking for a Moose to lead the way for Zeke.
 

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Nick Ralston blocks very well. Problem is he is short (6'0") for a FB and slow (4.88 40 yd dash). He runs very well with the football, and he catches the pass pretty good as well. Only wish he was 2-4 inches taller. Definitely worth keeping an eye on him.

That's not short for a fullback. Matter of fact, you don't want a particularly tall guy back there lead blocking.
 

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Reminds me of Kyle Juszczyk. Nick Ralston can be the 3rd RB on game day. I like how NR can run, block and catch. Started out at Arizona St. so he's played Power 5 football.

One of my favorite players pickup this off-season.
 

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This is a base three receiver offense and they didn't even have a fullback last year (unless you count the three games they called Sewo Olonilua off the practice squad, and he only played special teams).

Ralston is an interesting player and I'll be rooting for him, but the practice squad looks like his best bet. But I'm no expert.
 

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Hoping for the best. A good FB can help take a running game to the next level.


First two plays... he blocks 5 different players. This is REALLY interesting. Looking forward to seeing how this develops.
 

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Hoping for the best. A good FB can help take a running game to the next level.


Yes, me lord, but there is ONE ball among Dak, Zeke, Pollard, Schultz, Coop, CeeDee, Gallup.

A bulldog runner in a greyhound race in 2021 is not helpful. I canna see a need for a FB, misled lad. You want a plodding, down stealer run/blocker?
And Tony and Zeke can do very well for themselves without the FB blocking that Martin or Tyron are trained to do.
Dont miff me, dear chap. I can be ruff like Alan Steel
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Yes, me lord, but there is ONE ball among Dak, Zeke, Pollard, Schultz, Coop, CeeDee, Gallup. A bulldog runner in a greyhound race in 2021 is not helpful. Zeke and Tony can do very well for themselves, thank you, matey.
The guy has some serious blocking skills, no doubt about it. Maybe this is a Kellen pick? Perhaps KM is thinking of tweeking the offense... surprising the league? Either way... i like the player.
 

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The guy has some serious blocking skills, no doubt about it. Maybe this is a Kellen pick? Perhaps KM is thinking of tweeking the offense... surprising the league? Either way... i like the player.

But, whimsical lad, where will Kellen find time to play the FB???
Blimey. A waste of time in this offence.
 

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He most likely with his skill set will be an H-Back. Which is good. I loved it so much when they brought in their "blocking TE" and ran it 70% of the time. At least with a fluid role this guy could be a TE/FB on any given play. Better than all of out TEs that barely can block their shadow
 

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Blocked three guys on that first play...to pretty much seal the outside. That could definitely be a difference maker for our running game. Worth a try...good luck kid go git 'em!
 

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Been awhile since I've seen our TE's block 3 guys.

I know I know...NCAA highlight reel. Let's bring him in give it a look...and try to be somewhat positive.

I agree, I hope we bring the fullback back to our offense. I think we’ve sorely missed the position. And we made trades and spent money only to not even use the player.

Bring back the fullback!
 

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Surprised he's not a Raider..he has Spider Y banana written all over him..
 

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Yes, me lord, but there is ONE ball among Dak, Zeke, Pollard, Schultz, Coop, CeeDee, Gallup.

A bulldog runner in a greyhound race in 2021 is not helpful. I canna see a need for a FB, misled lad. You want a plodding, down stealer run/blocker?
And Tony and Zeke can do very well for themselves without the FB blocking that Martin or Tyron are trained to do.
Dont miff me, dear chap. I can be ruff like Alan Steel
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You may want to watch the tape again...this guy is anything but “plodding”....I think he is a real find....reminds me of the old FB from the Niners Bill Ring....man, I hated that guy!!!
 
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