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Hoyte in place of Cricket hurts the passing game. One less weapon for the Redball Express.
Dallas should consider bringing in some pass catching FBs at least to the PS.
Is Jackie Battle still out there?
My personal favorite is Nasti Nate Ilaoa.
Dallas should consider bringing in some pass catching FBs at least to the PS.
Is Jackie Battle still out there?
My personal favorite is Nasti Nate Ilaoa.
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I thought at first we could throw Fasano or Curtis back there but....it isn't that simple: they just arent' the run blockers we need. Althought they would be a NICE safety valve for Tony against the G-spots constantly annoying blitzes. In Garrett we trust......I just hope Hoyte is healthy.........that will solve some problems initially.
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so who is our fullback
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Draft Daddy lists the following FB's available as FA:
Fred Beasley
Zack Crockett
Kyle Johnson
Josh Parry
Cory Schlesinger
Jerald Sowell
Fred Beasley
Zack Crockett
Kyle Johnson
Josh Parry
Cory Schlesinger
Jerald Sowell
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This guy is on Seattle's practice squad. I think he was the top FB coming out in 2006.
David Kirtman Draft Profile
DAVID KIRTMAN
Fullback
University of Southern California Trojans
#37
5:11.6-232
Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island High School
OVERVIEW
A true special teams warrior and the most unheralded starter on the Trojans' team, much of the success that Southern California running backs LenDale White and Reggie Bush experienced in 2005 came behind the lead blocks executed by Kirtman. Kirtman comes from a family rich in college sports tradition. His father, Louis, ran track at California, while his brother, Michael, was on Pomona-Pitzer's football and track teams. His uncle, Nate, played football at Stanford in 1967.
Kirtman was a 2000 Super Prep All-Far West and Prep Star All-Western Region pick as a senior at Mercer Island High School. He ran for 1,380 yards and 18 touchdowns, adding 480 receiving yards, as a senior, establishing 11 school records during his career. As a junior, he earned All-KingCo Class 3-A first-team honors while rushing for 1,311 yards (7.9 avg) and 18 touchdowns, along with 16 receptions for 228 yards (14.3 avg) and two scores. He also was on the track team (100 and 200 meters and shot put).
Kirtman redshirted at Southern California in 2001. He saw limited action, mostly on special teams, in eight games during the 2002 season, recording two tackles. He appeared in twelve games as a sophomore, starting at fullback vs. UCLA. For the 2003 season, he gained 23 yards on five carries (4.6 avg) and caught five passes for 28 yards while also posting a solo tackle.
During the 2004 campaign, Kirtman started four of 13 games. Used mostly as a blocker, he rushed only eight times for 45 yards (5.6 avg). It was as a receiver where he had his most statistical success, catching 19 passes for 161 yards (8.5 avg) and a touchdown. He also made an assisted tackle.
In 2005, Kirtman took over full-time fullback duties. He helped the ground attack average 260.0 yards per game and register 51 touchdowns, as he produced 76 knockdowns and 17 blocks that resulted in touchdowns. He only carried eight times for 26 yards (3.2 avg) and a touchdown but caught 22 passes for 281 yards (12.8 avg) and a score, earning All-Pac 10 Conference honorable mention.
The punishing blocker started 18 of 46 games for the Trojans. He finished with 94 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries (4.5 avg) and had 46 receptions for 470 yards (10.2 avg) and a pair of scores. On special teams, he registered five tackles (4 solos).
ANALYSIS
Positives: Has good upper body muscle development, wide hips, good bubble and thick legs...Shows power and determination as a lead blocker, staying low in his pads with shoulders square and head down to clear away the trash up the middle of the line...Has the strength to push the pile and the vision to locate and clear tight creases...Very good short area pass catcher who does a nice job of sitting down in the soft spot of the zone... Has the adjustment skills to haul in the ball over his head and is aware of the sticks and boundaries in attempts to move the chains...Strong blocker who consistently delivers pop and explosion upon contact...Looks for other targets to hit when blocking in the second level...Can sift through trash and locate the pass rusher, displaying the ability to anchor down and protect the pocket...Has good knee bend and takes good angles when asked to cut block.
Negatives: Needs to add more bulk to absorb punishment and move out the bigger and more physical defensive linemen when lead blocking at the next level...Lacks juking ability and a second gear to elude...Non-factor as a ball carrier, as he does not always keep his feet and balance when running with the ball...Does not have the speed to take the ball to the corners or be used effectively on deep routes...Not a natural runner, as he has a short, choppy stride and marginal knee lift to avoid low tackles.
Kirtman has a well-built upper body frame with broad shoulders, tight waist, wide hips, good bubble and defined hamstrings. He has been used primarily as a blocker the last three years at Southern California. He is not a "dance-and-wiggle" type of runner and does not have the body control to be relied upon to carry the ball at the NFL level. But he is a physical blocker with good third-down receiving skills.
Kirtman has good strength and does a nice job of punishing defenders when he lowers his shoulders to go through the line as a lead blocker. He is more of a straight-ahead runner with only adequate explosiveness turning the corner, but gets out of his stance and to the line of scrimmage with good determination. He has enough burst off the snap to get to the second level to locate linebackers to attack.
In limited chances carrying the ball, Kirtman displayed little juking ability, but will break the initial tackle and step over trash. He has vision and a feel for squeezing through tight spaces and runs low to the ground, keeping his feet moving to drive defenders away from the ball carrier. In the past, he would overextend trying to make blocks, but showed better patience and technique as a senior.
Kirtman runs with good lower body strength and is tough to bring down after the catch. He shows good ball security running through traffic and covers the ball well as he turns upfield to gain additional yardage. He was used mostly on flare patterns, but was very effective at sitting down in the soft areas in front of the line of scrimmage to show good consistency moving the chains.
He appears to be an instinctive route runner, doing a good job adjusting his body to make the off-target catches. He will never be an elusive runner with the ball in his hands, but is aware of sticks and boundaries to get the first down. Kirtman does not have the speed to be a downfield threat, but can be effective on screens.
As a blocker, Kirtman delivers good pop and explosion upon contact. He keeps his head on a swivel looking for secondary targets to hit when running in space and has excellent blitz awareness. He does a good job of sifting through trash to attack the pass rusher before the defender can pressure the pocket and has the strength to anchor down in pass protection. As a cut blocker, he demonstrates good knee bend and takes good angles to neutralize second level opponents.
Kirtman is a classic blocker with little value as a ball carrier. He has the natural hands to be a good safety valve as a receiver and also brings value for the special teams coverage unit. For teams needing a blocker and short-yardage receiver at the fullback position, Kirtman could be a nice late-round pickup. However, if that team is looking to unearth the next Samkon Gado (Packers) or Nick Goings (Panthers), they need to look elsewhere.
INJURY REPORT
No injuries reported.
CAREER NOTES In his only year as the team's lead blocker, he helped the Trojans average 260.0 yards per game rushing while totaling 51 touchdowns. Kirtman delivered 76 knockdown blocks...Averaged 8.42 yards every time he touched the ball.
AGILITY TESTS
Campus: 4.67 in the 40-yard dash...370-pound bench press...510-pound squat...300-pound power clean...31 1/4-inch arm length...9 3/8-inch hands.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Mercer Island (Wash.) High School...2000 Super Prep All-Far West and Prep Star All-Western Region pick as a senior...Ran for 1,380 yards and 18 touchdowns, adding 480 receiving yards, as a senior, establishing 11 school records during his career...As a junior, he earned All-KingCo Class 3-A first-team honors while rushing for 1,311 yards (7.9 avg) and 18 touchdowns, along with 16 receptions for 228 yards (14.3 avg) and two scores...Also was on the track team (100 and 200 meters and shot put).
PERSONAL
Business major...Father, Louis, ran track at California...Brother, Michael, was on Pomona-Pitzer's football and track teams...Uncle, Nate, played football at Stanford in 1967...Born 2/12/83...Resides in Mercer Island, Washington.
Courtesy NFLDraftScout.com
David Kirtman Draft Profile
DAVID KIRTMAN
Fullback
University of Southern California Trojans
#37
5:11.6-232
Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island High School
OVERVIEW
A true special teams warrior and the most unheralded starter on the Trojans' team, much of the success that Southern California running backs LenDale White and Reggie Bush experienced in 2005 came behind the lead blocks executed by Kirtman. Kirtman comes from a family rich in college sports tradition. His father, Louis, ran track at California, while his brother, Michael, was on Pomona-Pitzer's football and track teams. His uncle, Nate, played football at Stanford in 1967.
Kirtman was a 2000 Super Prep All-Far West and Prep Star All-Western Region pick as a senior at Mercer Island High School. He ran for 1,380 yards and 18 touchdowns, adding 480 receiving yards, as a senior, establishing 11 school records during his career. As a junior, he earned All-KingCo Class 3-A first-team honors while rushing for 1,311 yards (7.9 avg) and 18 touchdowns, along with 16 receptions for 228 yards (14.3 avg) and two scores. He also was on the track team (100 and 200 meters and shot put).
Kirtman redshirted at Southern California in 2001. He saw limited action, mostly on special teams, in eight games during the 2002 season, recording two tackles. He appeared in twelve games as a sophomore, starting at fullback vs. UCLA. For the 2003 season, he gained 23 yards on five carries (4.6 avg) and caught five passes for 28 yards while also posting a solo tackle.
During the 2004 campaign, Kirtman started four of 13 games. Used mostly as a blocker, he rushed only eight times for 45 yards (5.6 avg). It was as a receiver where he had his most statistical success, catching 19 passes for 161 yards (8.5 avg) and a touchdown. He also made an assisted tackle.
In 2005, Kirtman took over full-time fullback duties. He helped the ground attack average 260.0 yards per game and register 51 touchdowns, as he produced 76 knockdowns and 17 blocks that resulted in touchdowns. He only carried eight times for 26 yards (3.2 avg) and a touchdown but caught 22 passes for 281 yards (12.8 avg) and a score, earning All-Pac 10 Conference honorable mention.
The punishing blocker started 18 of 46 games for the Trojans. He finished with 94 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries (4.5 avg) and had 46 receptions for 470 yards (10.2 avg) and a pair of scores. On special teams, he registered five tackles (4 solos).
ANALYSIS
Positives: Has good upper body muscle development, wide hips, good bubble and thick legs...Shows power and determination as a lead blocker, staying low in his pads with shoulders square and head down to clear away the trash up the middle of the line...Has the strength to push the pile and the vision to locate and clear tight creases...Very good short area pass catcher who does a nice job of sitting down in the soft spot of the zone... Has the adjustment skills to haul in the ball over his head and is aware of the sticks and boundaries in attempts to move the chains...Strong blocker who consistently delivers pop and explosion upon contact...Looks for other targets to hit when blocking in the second level...Can sift through trash and locate the pass rusher, displaying the ability to anchor down and protect the pocket...Has good knee bend and takes good angles when asked to cut block.
Negatives: Needs to add more bulk to absorb punishment and move out the bigger and more physical defensive linemen when lead blocking at the next level...Lacks juking ability and a second gear to elude...Non-factor as a ball carrier, as he does not always keep his feet and balance when running with the ball...Does not have the speed to take the ball to the corners or be used effectively on deep routes...Not a natural runner, as he has a short, choppy stride and marginal knee lift to avoid low tackles.
Kirtman has a well-built upper body frame with broad shoulders, tight waist, wide hips, good bubble and defined hamstrings. He has been used primarily as a blocker the last three years at Southern California. He is not a "dance-and-wiggle" type of runner and does not have the body control to be relied upon to carry the ball at the NFL level. But he is a physical blocker with good third-down receiving skills.
Kirtman has good strength and does a nice job of punishing defenders when he lowers his shoulders to go through the line as a lead blocker. He is more of a straight-ahead runner with only adequate explosiveness turning the corner, but gets out of his stance and to the line of scrimmage with good determination. He has enough burst off the snap to get to the second level to locate linebackers to attack.
In limited chances carrying the ball, Kirtman displayed little juking ability, but will break the initial tackle and step over trash. He has vision and a feel for squeezing through tight spaces and runs low to the ground, keeping his feet moving to drive defenders away from the ball carrier. In the past, he would overextend trying to make blocks, but showed better patience and technique as a senior.
Kirtman runs with good lower body strength and is tough to bring down after the catch. He shows good ball security running through traffic and covers the ball well as he turns upfield to gain additional yardage. He was used mostly on flare patterns, but was very effective at sitting down in the soft areas in front of the line of scrimmage to show good consistency moving the chains.
He appears to be an instinctive route runner, doing a good job adjusting his body to make the off-target catches. He will never be an elusive runner with the ball in his hands, but is aware of sticks and boundaries to get the first down. Kirtman does not have the speed to be a downfield threat, but can be effective on screens.
As a blocker, Kirtman delivers good pop and explosion upon contact. He keeps his head on a swivel looking for secondary targets to hit when running in space and has excellent blitz awareness. He does a good job of sifting through trash to attack the pass rusher before the defender can pressure the pocket and has the strength to anchor down in pass protection. As a cut blocker, he demonstrates good knee bend and takes good angles to neutralize second level opponents.
Kirtman is a classic blocker with little value as a ball carrier. He has the natural hands to be a good safety valve as a receiver and also brings value for the special teams coverage unit. For teams needing a blocker and short-yardage receiver at the fullback position, Kirtman could be a nice late-round pickup. However, if that team is looking to unearth the next Samkon Gado (Packers) or Nick Goings (Panthers), they need to look elsewhere.
INJURY REPORT
No injuries reported.
CAREER NOTES In his only year as the team's lead blocker, he helped the Trojans average 260.0 yards per game rushing while totaling 51 touchdowns. Kirtman delivered 76 knockdown blocks...Averaged 8.42 yards every time he touched the ball.
AGILITY TESTS
Campus: 4.67 in the 40-yard dash...370-pound bench press...510-pound squat...300-pound power clean...31 1/4-inch arm length...9 3/8-inch hands.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Mercer Island (Wash.) High School...2000 Super Prep All-Far West and Prep Star All-Western Region pick as a senior...Ran for 1,380 yards and 18 touchdowns, adding 480 receiving yards, as a senior, establishing 11 school records during his career...As a junior, he earned All-KingCo Class 3-A first-team honors while rushing for 1,311 yards (7.9 avg) and 18 touchdowns, along with 16 receptions for 228 yards (14.3 avg) and two scores...Also was on the track team (100 and 200 meters and shot put).
PERSONAL
Business major...Father, Louis, ran track at California...Brother, Michael, was on Pomona-Pitzer's football and track teams...Uncle, Nate, played football at Stanford in 1967...Born 2/12/83...Resides in Mercer Island, Washington.
Courtesy NFLDraftScout.com