Eagles trade for FB Luke Lawton

on how good of a fullback he was. The Colts have nearly no use for a traditional FB. When they put a second back behind Manning it’s usually just one of their backup RBs to give a different look for the D. All the Colts backs can block and they don’t use a lead blocker except on rare occasions (Klecko and Darrell Reid).

I’m happy with it from the Colts end. Lawton probably wasn’t making the roster since they Mike Hart who is drawing lots of comparisons to former Colts “fullback” James Mungro, as a solidly built RB who can grind out short yards and be a good checkdown receiver.

The Eagles really don’t use the fullback all that much either…

To say he was a former Jet is an overstatement. I honestly think he returned one kick (and it was a fair catch). They very rarely used him, and when they did (again, to the best of my recollection) it was on 3rd and short run plays because he can throw his body around. I guess if the Eagles are looking for a decent blocker (even on 3rd and long situations for an extra back) then he’s a good investment.

I think both Klecko and Dorenbos are done. Seems like the Eagles are bringing guys who can also long snap.

Interestingly, with all the “competition” at fullback does this mean a change in the offense? Will there be more use of a fullback?

Though, what is he talking about when he said this:

"I’ve always been a fan of the Eagles," Lawton said during a conference call today. "They have a good offense for a fullback. I’ve watched their fullbacks in the past and they’ve always seemed to get a few dump-off passes here and there. They are always in there playing. I really like the chance to get in there as an every-down fullback.

Wha-wha-what? When were the fullbacks always in there for the Eagles? Good offense for a fullback? Is he talking about our PHILADELPHIA Eagles?

The only question I have is this: Why has the fullback position gotten so much attention this offseason?

I have been a bit critical of the notion that Klecko can be an every-down FB and I think this proves it. Perhaps it isn’t quite the end of the Klecko experiment, but at least it proves that the coaches aren’t overly optimistic about both his and Davis’ abilities. The amount of shuffling that has taken place so far this offseason is certainly interesting.