New starting FB Fiammetta 'a mile ahead' of where he was last year at this time

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Serious question: can anyone name a third-string back in the NFL as capable and cheap as Sutton?

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Serious question: can anyone name a third-string back in the NFL as capable and cheap as Sutton?

They're all over the league these days to be honest. I am not saying that because I am a "Sutton hater", but rather because the level of talent at the HB position in the NFL is so great for the demand that awesome players are littered on team's benches and practice squads. Guys who could bang out 4 to 4.5 yards per carry behind our offensive line aren't ridiculously hard to find to be honest. The line in my opinion should get half the credit for the running attack we have. Probably one of the best tandems of tackles in the league right now for the rushing attack. A fantastic center who is almost positionally perfect, and one of the best and most underrated guards in the game with Wharton.

[Fiz]

Serious question: can anyone name a third-string back in the NFL as capable and cheap as Sutton?

jason snelling

[X-Clown]

jason snelling

He made about 150K per year more than Sutton last year. My vote is for Tashard Choice who makes about 75K less than Snelling.

EDIT: Snelling signed his tender and will make a base salary of 1.684 million this year

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Okay, so those are two pretty good backs.

Still, the fact remains that it's probably going to be tough to find a cheaper, more viable third-string running back than Tyrell Sutton.

[ncbobcat]

Someone nailed it on the head, Sutton is like Nick Goings. Nick did a good job as a FB, but I would not have wanted him doing it full time. Until his injuries got the best of him, Nick was a pretty darn good third down back. Agreed on ending the Sutton as a FB nonsense. If they list him as a FB to keep him on the roster a la Goings, then fine, but this guy is clearly a RB with less than blazing speed.

Back on topic...I think Fiammetta will probably do well in the long run, but I think he'll struggle early on. He doesn't have enough experience in the NFL to make him a great FB--yet.

[DaveThePanther2008]

Well said.

I don't care if Fiammetta starts or if it's Rashawn Jackson -- I just want the best man for the job at the position.

It is interesting, though, that we've picked up the top-rated fullback (to some, at least) in the last two drafts.

Yes I noticed that too. Fiammetta was #1 and the draft magazine I had this season had Jackson as the #2 rated Fullback.

I hope Fiammetta really steps up. I remember reading his bio. (sorry dont have actual quote handy) But he was a rock solid pure FB.

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