FluffHead Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 "Learning" how to run behind a fullback is so overrated. Any good back can do it. It's no different than running behind a pulling guard or behind a wr downfield. Reading blocks is reading blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Shady ran behind a FB when in college as well as in his first four years Andy Reed always had a FB. He wasn't part of the base offense but they used one. Good to know. Do we know how he did with a FB when compared to a single-back set, during those years? just curious. "Learning" how to run behind a fullback is so overrated. Any good back can do it. It's no different than running behind a pulling guard or behind a wr downfield. Reading blocks is reading blocks. Well, I don't think anyone is arguing it is rocket science. But I believe it's fairly clear some backs prefer, and excel, at one-back sets, while others thrive with a fullback. I'm not sure the learning curve is the problem as much as the natural/comfortable style of the back. I'd think most backs would do better with a fullback---but again, I have heard some prefer to go single back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuklz2594 Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 i think lorenzo neal was biggest fb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) "Learning" how to run behind a fullback is so overrated. Any good back can do it. It's no different than running behind a pulling guard or behind a wr downfield. Reading blocks is reading blocks. From a blocking perspective the angle is a bit different.....FB's will lead up into gaps (usually to take out a filling linbacker) and that action is much faster so the RB has to read faster Edited August 8, 2015 by John from Hemet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 From a blocking perspective the angle is a bit different.....FB's will lead up into gaps (usually to take out a filling linbacker) and that action is much faster so the RB has to read faster Ok but it's not something that anyone with a hint of athleticism has trouble adjusting to is my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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