Realistic expectations for Alex Armah

[Jeremy Igo]

So Alex Armah is a guy that looks like a prototypical fullback but hasn't played all that much fullback on the field. If I told you that with no other information, you would assume he is camp fodder once again. 

But then if I told you that he was the Carolina Panthers 6th round pick, you might reconsider. 

So what is a reasonable expectation of Armah this year. Practice squad? Regular roster? Do you feel he even has a chance of seeing the field on offense? 

What sayeth you, Huddle. 

 

 

[L-TownCat]

Dave doesn't really value late rounders, so if AA gets it then yay!  If not he gets the boot and we figure something out.

[Khyber53]

I think it is going to depend greatly not on how he run blocks, but how he pass protects.

A backfield that breaks from the huddle with Armah and McCaffrey in the backfield will see McCaffrey motion out into a receiver alignment, leaving Armah to protect Cam. If Armah can show he can pick up a blitzing linebacker, then he's going to make the 53 and probably get a jersey each week.

Just by how he looks, I pity the light-weight linebacker or blitzing safety that takes a hit from him. They might have to sew that guy's numbers back on his jersey afterwards.

[Jangler]

I have no expectations of anybody, show me, motherfuger.

 

[JawnyBlaze]

All Pro.

[electro's horse]

barely make the practice squad and never contribute, just like all the other middling FBs and project Tight Ends you seem to fall in love with. 

[Ace_Aladdin]

12 minutes ago, Khyber53 said:

I think it is going to depend greatly not on how he run blocks, but how he pass protects.

A backfield that breaks from the huddle with Armah and McCaffrey in the backfield will see McCaffrey motion out into a receiver alignment, leaving Armah to protect Cam. If Armah can show he can pick up a blitzing linebacker, then he's going to make the 53 and probably get a jersey each week.

Just by how he looks, I pity the light-weight linebacker or blitzing safety that takes a hit from him. They might have to sew that guy's numbers back on his jersey afterwards.

@Jeremy Igo

Blocking is more important since CMC & Samuels can catch out of the backfield & out wide 

With the rookies speed and short area quickness all you need is small lanes for big gains.

Blocking blocking blocking blockng 

So I can score some TDs man

 

 

 

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[KillerKat]

I see us carrying 2 FBs instead of 4 RBs this year with Armah mostly on special teams and learning behind Young his first year and possibly coming in on 2 TE sets to help with blocking.

[Toker Smurf]

He was very versatile in College and he is athletic. My guess would be that he adds value on Special Teams while learning the FB position. I would expect to see him on a few basic offensive sets early in the season and have an increased role as the season progresses.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

I honestly don't know.  He is athletic and carries the "football player" moniker but will that translate to NFL fullback?  Not sure. 

[Cyberjag]

Practice squad at best, he'll probably be replaced by a project tight end at some point.

[Untouchable]

Normally I would say practice squad at best but since he is a project with special teams value I can see him sneaking onto the roster and bumping a LB (we carried 7 last year)

[Pejorative Miscreant]

7 minutes ago, Cyberjag said:

Practice squad at best, he'll probably be replaced by a project tight end at some point.

Exactly what my head says and the probability is high that this is accurate. 

But dammit, it's May and my heart says this is going to be the draft gem of the year.  Brad Hoover type production at worst. 

Its a long way to August.  Gotta dream!

[t96]

The fullback position isn't insanely difficult, which is why they are so dime a dozen across the league and aren't usually drafted. So I could easily see Armah being a fast learner and us keeping him over Young as our main FB. Doubt he drops to PS at any point anyways. We kept Byrd on the 53 last year and he did nothing. Armah would at least contribute on ST.